88.16% Jharkhand students pass CBSE Class 12; girls outperform boys

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Jamshedpur, May 13: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 12 board examination results, bringing good tidings for Jharkhand. The state recorded an overall pass percentage of 88.16%, with girls outperforming boys yet again.

As per the official data, 89.47% of girls cleared the examination, compared to 87.05% of boys, marking a 2% lead by female students. A total of 49,628 students from 483 schools across Jharkhand had registered under the CBSE Patna zone. The exams were conducted across 167 centres in the state.

Out of the registered students, 49,110 appeared for the examination, including 26,596 boys and 22,514 girls. Of these, 43,294 students passed, with 23,151 boys and 20,143 girls successfully clearing the exams.

The encouraging results reflected the growing academic performance in the state, particularly among girls. Education officials attributed the success to consistent efforts by students, support from schools, and improved access to resources.

With girls continuing to excel across streams, the CBSE 12th result brought pride and motivation for thousands of families in Jharkhand, setting a positive tone for future academic pursuits in the state.

CBSE Class 10: Boys ahead in Jharkhand with 92.20% Pass Percentage

Jamshedpur, May 13: The CBSE Class 10 Board Examination 2025 results have been declared, and Jharkhand has recorded an impressive overall pass percentage of 92.16%. This year, a total of 80,242 students from the state had registered for the exam, including 46,133 boys and 34,109 girls.

Out of the registered students, 79,595 appeared in the examination—45,706 boys and 33,889 girls. Among them, 73,351 students have successfully passed, comprising 42,143 boys and 31,208 girls.

Boys have slightly outperformed girls in Jharkhand with a pass percentage of 92.20%, while girls achieved 92.09%, showing a narrow margin of 0.11% between them. This trend is in contrast to the national performance, where girls have outshined boys. Nationally, the pass percentage of girls stands at 95.0%, while boys recorded 92.63%, a difference of 2.37% in favor of girls.

The results reflect consistent academic performance across the state, with both boys and girls performing well. Educationists have credited the success to better exam preparation, increased parental involvement, and improved school infrastructure across Jharkhand.

CBSE 12th: Patna Region Drops from 6th to 14th Position in National Rankings

Patna, May 13: The CBSE Class 12 results declared on Tuesday have brought disappointment for the Patna region, which slipped from 6th place in 2024 to 14th in 2025 among the top 17 performing regions. This marks a significant fall in performance, breaking Patna’s upward trajectory from the previous year.

While the overall national pass percentage improved slightly to 88.39%, up from 87.98% in 2024, Patna failed to maintain its earlier standing. The sharp decline has raised concerns among educators and stakeholders across the region.

Officials are now expected to review the academic support system and examination strategies to ensure better outcomes in future CBSE board examinations.