Mohali, April 5 -- A Hoshiarpur boy topped the state by securing 100% marks in the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 8 exams, the results for which were declared on Friday.

According to PSEB chairperson Amarpal Singh, Puneet Verma from Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Model Town, Hoshiarpur, secured the top position.

Puneet Verma says he never took up tuitions and relied on his school teachers and self-study. The management of Guru Harkrishan Public School announced on Friday that they will not charge any fees from him for Class 9 and 10.

Punnet is also a state chess champion and has played three national-level tournaments. He was honoured by the district administration at last year's Independence Day function. Apart from p...