499/500 with 2 Hours a Day: The Extraordinary Story of Rudra Pratap Singh
In a world where the pressure to study long hours often overwhelms students, one boy from Uttarakhand broke the myth. Meet Rudra Pratap Singh, the 16-year-old CBSE Class 10 student who stunned the nation by scoring a whopping 499 out of 500, a near-perfect 99.8% with just 2 hours of study per day.
Yes, you read that right. Just 2 hours.
Smart Work Over Hard Work
While most students are forced to believe that success comes only through burning the midnight oil, Rudra had a different take, he believed that focus, discipline, and quality over quantity attract success. A student of Stone Ridge International School in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, Rudra followed a self-made study schedule that revolved around:
2 focused hours of study per day
Weekly revisions
Timely completion of assignments
No late-night cramming or stress-induced marathon sessions
The Boy Who Wrote Books Before Boards
What sets Rudra apart isn’t just his academic brilliance, but his compassionate mind and creative soul. He is a published author, having written books on mental health, a topic that remains stigmatized among teenagers.
His book, “Nothing is Inoperable”, focuses on the lives of characters dealing with depression, hallucinations. His writing serves as both an emotional and a form of awareness-raising for young readers.
Mental Health Advocate & Young Leader
Rudra’s sensitivity toward mental well-being isn’t just confined to pages. He’s taken his voice to national platforms:
Collaborated with the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Home Affairs for youth mental health initiatives
Participated in the Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, mentoring peers on how to manage exam pressure and anxiety
- Motivational speaker at events, encouraging students to embrace smart learning and self-belief.
Recognitions That Go Beyond Marks
Rudra’s excellence and multidimensional personality didn’t go unnoticed:
Appointed Brand Ambassador of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
Invited to advanced learning programs at IIT Kanpur and IIT Bhubaneswar
Now he is featured widely in national media for breaking academic stereotypes
He is Aiming for IIT
Now setting his sights on IIT Bombay, Rudra is preparing for JEE Advanced. Physics is his favorite subject. He dreams not only of becoming an engineer but of using science and empathy together to solve real-world problems.
Takeaways
In a society where students often equate success with sleepless nights, Rudra’s story is a gentle, powerful reminder that:
You don’t need to study all day, you just need to study right.
You don’t need to give up your passions, you can balance and bloom
You don’t need to follow the crowd, you can find your own way
Rudra Pratap Singh didn’t just score marks, he made a mark.