Girls achieved higher pass percentages than boys in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Class 10 and 12 examinations. Officials declared the results on Wednesday. The examinations were conducted in October-November last year.
Approximately 85 percent of Class 10 students passed the exams. For Class 12, the overall pass percentage stood at 84 percent . These results highlight student performance across the region.
Class 10 Examination Performance
A total of 94,845 students appeared for the Class 10 examinations. Among these candidates, 85.03 percent successfully qualified, officials confirmed. This total included 47,736 boys and 47,109 girls.
Girls demonstrated a higher pass rate compared to boys. 85.78 percent of the 40,408 girls who appeared qualified the exam. In contrast, 84.30 percent of the 40,242 boys qualified. This represents a difference of 1.48 percentage points.
| Category | Total Students Appeared | Students Qualified | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Class 10 | 94,845 | 80,650 | 85.03% |
| Class 10 Girls | 47,109 | 40,408 | 85.78% |
| Class 10 Boys | 47,736 | 40,242 | 84.30% |
Grade distribution for Class 10 also showed notable achievement. 16,550 students secured an A1 grade. Additionally, 14,398 students received an A2 grade.
Class 12 Examination Performance
For the Class 12 examinations, 70,735 students appeared across the region. Out of these, 84 percent successfully qualified, according to official reports. This figure reflects the overall performance in the winter zone annual results.
Girls again outperformed boys in the Class 12 results. 86 percent of girls passed the examination. Boys recorded a pass rate of 82 percent , a four-percentage-point difference. This trend of girls achieving higher pass rates was consistent across both exam levels.
| Category | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| Overall Class 12 | 84.00% |
| Class 12 Girls | 86.00% |
| Class 12 Boys | 82.00% |
A significant number of Class 12 candidates secured distinction. 33,549 students achieved this recognition, representing 47 percent of all qualified candidates. Distinction is awarded for scores exceeding the 75 percent threshold.
Context and Next Steps
The JKBOSE Class 10 and 12 examinations were held in October-November last year . These annual exams are a key requirement for students pursuing higher education or vocational training. The announced results allow qualified students to proceed with their academic and career plans.