May 6th 2024.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations recently announced the results of the Class-X and XII board exams, and it was no surprise that girls once again outshone boys. The pass rates for both classes saw an increase, with 99.47% for Class-X and 98.19% for Class-XII. This is an improvement from last year's pass rates of 98.94% and 96.93%, respectively.
The results were released on Monday morning, with the board making a significant change in its usual practice. Starting this year, the board has decided to discontinue issuing merit lists in an effort to discourage unhealthy competition among students. This move was welcomed by many, as it will ease the pressure on students and promote a more positive learning environment.
According to CISCE Chief Executive and Secretary Joseph Emmanuel, the pass percentage for boys in Class-X is 99.31%, while girls have an impressive pass rate of 99.65%. Similarly, in Class-XII, boys achieved a pass percentage of 97.53%, while girls had a pass rate of 98.92%. These numbers show that girls have once again outperformed boys in both classes.
Emmanuel also explained the reason behind the board's decision to discontinue the practice of issuing merit lists. He stated that this was done to avoid the unhealthy competition that often arises when students are ranked against each other. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had also stopped the practice of announcing merit lists last year.
During the pandemic, when schools were closed, board exams were not conducted. Instead, students were evaluated using alternative methods, and no merit lists were issued. However, as schools reopened, the practice of announcing merit lists was resumed. The top-performing schools in Class-X were from Indonesia, Singapore, and Dubai, all with a 100% pass rate. In Class-XII, the best schools were from Singapore and Dubai.
The ICSE exams were held in 60 written subjects, including 20 Indian languages, 13 foreign languages, and one classical language. The exams started on February 21 and ended on March 28, with a total of 18 days of testing. On the other hand, the ISC exams were conducted in 47 written subjects, including 12 Indian languages, four foreign languages, and two classical languages. The exams began on February 12 and concluded on April 4, with a total of 28 days of testing.
A total of 2,695 schools presented candidates for the Class-X exams, with an impressive 82.48% of schools achieving a pass rate of 100%. For Class-XII, 1,366 schools presented candidates, and 66.18% of them achieved a pass rate of 100%. The number of students who appeared for the Class-X exams was 2.43 lakh, while for Class-XII, it was 99,901.
In terms of regional performance, the Western region had the highest pass percentage in Class-X, followed by the Southern region. The Southern region, on the other hand, had the highest percentage of girls who appeared for the Class-X exams. In Class-XII, the Southern region had the highest pass percentage, followed by the Western region, which also had the highest percentage of girls who appeared for the exams.
Overall, the results of the Class-X and XII board exams conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations were impressive, with girls once again outshining boys. The decision to discontinue issuing merit lists was a welcome change that will promote a more positive and healthy learning environment for students. Congratulations to all the students who passed their exams and good luck for their future endeavors!
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