CBSE Std X, XII results show rise in overall pass percentage

This year’s CBSE results also show a notable shift—eliminating first, second, and third divisions

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday declared the results for its Std X and XII board exams. This year, there has been a slight increase in the overall pass percentage in both Stdes as compared to the last year.

Japasree Mukherjee, Principal, Orchids International School

In the Std XII results, the overall pass percentage stands at 87.98 per cent, while in Std X, it is 93.60 per cent. The CBSE board also decided to stop awarding first, second, and third divisions based on students' examination scores, CBSE officials said. Like previous years, the board has not announced a merit list.

"No merit list will be declared by the CBSE to avoid unhealthy competition among the students even this year. However, the board will issue merit certificates to 0.1 per cent of students who have scored the highest marks in various subjects," said Dr Sanyam Bharahwaj, controller of examinations (CBSE) Std XII overall and Pune.

Radhika Srinivasan, Principal of Billabong High International School  

The overall pass percentage this year was recorded at 87.98 per cent a rise of 0.65 per cent as compared to last year's 87.33 per cent which had declined drastically from 92.71 per cent in 2022 and 99.37 per cent in 2021. However, it improved significantly as compared to 2019  and 2020, which recorded 83.40 and 88.78 per cent respectively.

The Pune region, which covers CBSE schools in Maharashtra, Goa, Daman, and Diu, recorded a pass percentage of 89.78 per cent, recording a rise of 2.5 per cent as compared to last year. 

Principal of The Somaiya School, Sharmila Bagchi, said, "The pass percentage of Grades 12 and 10 has seen a marked jump in the Pune region. I feel that the competency-based question format has played a major role in this jump. We express our appreciation to CBSE for their prompt and efficient handling of the examination process, resulting in the timely declaration of results."

Radhika Srinivasan, Principal of Billabong High International School Malad said, “Many congratulations to our toppers: Kiya Datta from the Science stream 95.2 per cent; Aashi Singh from the Humanities stream 94.4 per cent, Ishita Goyal of the Commerce stream 93 per cent and all other students who have performed well. We are committed to providing our students with the best opportunities to excel and thrive. We wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.”

Maharashtra results
This year a total of 32,346 students appeared for Std XII exams from across Maharashtra, of whom 29,036 passed, recording a pass percentage of 89.77 per cent an increase from last year's 87.11 per cent. However, in 2022, Maharashtra's pass percentage was 90.29 per cent.

Sharmila Bagchi Principal, The Somaiya school

Above 90 club
The elite club of 95 per cent and above scorers has increased to 24,068 compared to 22,622 last year. Students who scored 90 per cent and above also rose to 1.16 lakh compared to last year’s 1.12 lakh.

Std X overall and Pune 
Overall pass percentage recorded this year was 93.60 per cent as compared to last year's 93.12 per cent recording a marginal increase of 0.45 per cent. The overall pass percentage of Std X across the country in 2022 was recorded at  94.40 per cent, which had dropped from 99.04 per cent in 2021.

Dr Japasree Mukherjee, Principal, Orchids The International School, Malad West, said: "We are elated with our students' performances. One of our students, Riya Joshi, has scored 99 per cent with 100 marks in English, Math, Social Science, and French and 95 in Science. The hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students have become fruitful. We wish all the students the best in their future endeavours.”

Maharashtra results
A total of 10,7655 students appeared for the Std X exams from across Maharashtra, out of which 10, 3916 passed, registering a pass percentage of 96.53 per cent a marginal decrease from 96.97 per cent in 2023.

Above 90 club (overall)
This year 47,893 students scored 95% and above, marking a jump from 44,297 students who scored 95 per cent and above in 2022. Meanwhile, total of 2,12,384 students have scored 90% or above, a significant increase from last year's 1,95,799.

0.65%
The rise in the pass rate of Std XII students from the previous year

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