CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams results: Podium finish for southern states, Trivandrum region grabs top slots

For the straight second consecutive year, students in the Trivandrum region topped the CBSE  Class 12 exam with an impressive pass percentage of 99.91 percent.

Trivandrum was followed by Bengaluru (98.64 percent) and Chennai (97.40 percent) regions.

Meanwhile, the 2023 CBSE Class 12 results dipped 5.38 percent from that of 2022. The pass percentage was 92.71 percent the previous year. However, the performance improved in comparison to the pre-pandemic years: 83.40 percent in 2019

Continuing the trend of outperforming boys, girls this year, too, led by a margin of 6.01 percent. The girl’s overall pass percentage is 90.68.

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I would like to tell those bright youngsters who feel they could have done better in the Class XII exams – you have so much more to look forward to in the coming times. One set of exams doesn’t define you. Harness your talents in areas you are passionate about. You will shine!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 12, 2023

As many as 16.60 lakh students took the exam in 16,728 schools for the CBSE Class 12 board exams from 15 February to 5 April this year.

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Trivandrum leads CBSE Class 10 results

Imitating their seniors, Class 10 students, too, propelled the Trivandrum region to the top, posting a pass percentage of — coincidentally — 99.91 percent.

Bengaluru (99.18 percent), Chennai (99.14 percent), Ajmer (97.27 percent), and Pune 96.92 (percent) claimed the second to fourth slots.

However, the overall passing percentage dipped by 1.28 percent — from 94.40 percent in 2022 to 93.12 percent in 2023.

The slight slide did not affect the girls, who outsmarted boys by 1.98 percent to record an overall pass percentage of 94.25 percent. In comparison, boys secured 92.27 percent and transgenders secured 90 percent.

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools (JNVS) secured a pass percentage of 99.14 percent followed by Kendra Vidyalaya (KV) schools with 98 percent.

Independent schools were in third position with 95.27 percent followed by the Central Tibetan School Administration (CTSA) with 93.86 percent pass percentage. Government-aided schools posted an 81.57 percent win and government schools, 80.38 percent.

Congratulations to all the #ExamWarriors who have cleared the CBSE Class X exams with flying colors!

The hard work and dedication has paid off. I wish all my friends a bright future ahead filled with endless possibilities, success and fulfilment.

— Dharmendra Pradhan (मोदी का परिवार) (@dpradhanbjp) May 12, 2023

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Impressive performance

Of the 7,286 Class 10 students registered under Children With Special Needs (CWSN), 7,154 appeared for the exams and 6,627 cleared it with a pass percentage of 92.63 percent.

Among them, 58 children scored more than 95 percent marks and another 278 students went past the 90 percent mark.

The board will allow Class 10 students to improve their performances in two subjects in the supplementary exams scheduled for July. The re-evaluation facility will open on 16 May.

The board will provide Digital Academic Documents — marksheets-cum-certificates, migration certificates, and skill certificates (wherever applicable) through its digital academic repository, Parinam Manjusha.

Meanwhile, a total of 2.18 lakh students registered for the Class 10 board exams this year. Of them, 2.16 lakh students appeared and 2.01 lakh passed the exams.

The CBSE Class 10 board exams were held between 14 February and 21 March.

Students can access their results on the official website of the CBSE (www.cbse.nic.in) using their roll numbers and date of birth. In case of any discrepancy, students are advised to contact their respective schools.

Helplines across Southern states

Please provide help to those you are aware of facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal. Below are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that offers emotional support to individuals and families.

Tamil Nadu

State Health Department’s suicide helpline: 104

Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre – 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)

Andhra Pradesh

Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930

Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584

Karnataka

Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222

Kerala

Maithri: 0484 2540530

Chaithram: 0484 2361161

Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.

Telangana

State government’s suicide prevention (tollfree): 104

Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200

SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm)

Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.

24×7 Helpline: 9820466726