Girls Outshine Boys in Kolhan JAC Matric Results

24,811 Female Students Emerge Successful

Jamshedpur: Female students have dominated the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Matric (Class 10) results in the Kolhan division. Out of the 46,453 students who cleared the examination across the three districts, 24,811 were girls, significantly outnumbering the 21,642 successful boys.

Kolhan Division: A Remarkable Turnaround

The Kolhan division recorded an overall pass percentage of 96.32%, a massive leap of 10.54% compared to last year’s 85.78%. This stellar performance placed Kolhan at the top of the state’s divisional rankings for 2026.

Divisional Pass Percentage Comparison:

District-Wise Performance Highlights

East Singhbhum: From 16th to 4th Rank

East Singhbhum witnessed a growth of 7.91%, finishing with a pass percentage of 98.02%. This jumped the district from the 16th position last year to 4th in the state rankings.

• Total Appeared: 21,181

• Total Passed: 20,762 (9,914 Boys | 10,848 Girls)

• Failed: 417

• Gender Gap: Girls outperformed boys by 0.42%.

West Singhbhum: The Biggest Improver

West Singhbhum shook off its last-place (24th) ranking of 2025 by recording a 14.29% growth. The district climbed seven spots to rank 17th with a 94.70% pass rate. Officials credit the success to mock tests based on model papers and special focus on weaker students.

Seraikela-Kharsawan: 10-Step Leap

The district climbed from 22nd to 12th position in the state. With a 95.36% pass rate, it saw a jump of 10.53% over the previous year.

Trends: Girls Lead in First Division

In East Singhbhum, the quality of results favored female students.

• First Division: 7,712 Girls vs. 6,229 Boys.

• Third Division: Boys (151) outnumbered girls (118).

• Top Block: Patamda block emerged as the best performer in the district.

13-Year Performance Snapshot (East Singhbhum)

The 2026 result of 98.02% is the highest in over a decade, surpassing the 2023 high of 97.31% and recovering significantly from the 2025 slump.

Intermediate Admissions: Higher Cut-offs Expected

With the release of results, the race for Intermediate (Science, Commerce, Arts) admissions has begun. Due to exceptionally high scores this year—with many students scoring a perfect 100 in various subjects—experts predict higher cut-offs.

• Projected Cut-off: Approximately 75% for direct admission in premier city colleges.

• Form Distribution: Expected to begin in the first week of May.

“The joint efforts of teachers and administration, along with better coordination, have led to this improvement. Our goal now is to secure the top spot in the state for East Singhbhum.”

— Manoj Kumar (DEO) & Ashish Kumar Pandey (DSE)