Srinagar, Jan 14 (JKNS): Girls have outperformed boys in the Class 10th annual regular examination (2025), the results of which were declared on Wednesday by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), recording an overall pass percentage of 85.03 percent.According to official figures available with news agency JKNS, a total of 94,845 students, including 47,736 boys and 47,109 girls, had enrolled for the examination. Of them, 80,650 candidates 40,242 boys and 40,408 girls successfully qualified.
The data reveals that the pass percentage of girls stood at 85.78 percent, while that of boys was recorded at 84.30 percent, indicating better academic performance by girl students.
Grade-wise breakup shows that 16,550 students secured Grade A1, 14,398 Grade A2, 16,014 Grade B1, 17,519 Grade B2, 13,623 Grade C1, 2,525 Grade C2, while 21 students were awarded Grade D.
JKBOSE figures further reveal that 11 students have been kept under dispute eligibility, 33 candidates faced cancellation of examinations, and four students have been disqualified for one year.
An official of the Board said that the performance reflects a steady improvement over previous years. “The overall pass percentage has shown a positive upward trend, indicating better academic preparedness and evaluation,” the official said.
Last year, the official added, the Class 10 pass percentage hovered around 79 percent, while in 2023 it was close to 80 percent, making this year’s result a notable improvement.
The Board congratulated the successful candidates and advised students to collect their detailed scorecards from their respective schools in due course.
Chairman JKBOSE Ghulam Hassan Sheikh congratulated the successful candidates and lauded the efforts of teachers and school administrations.
“The performance of students across both government and private institutions reflects their hard work, resilience and academic discipline,” he said.
He further advised students to remain focused on their future goals, adding, “Education is a continuous journey. Students should use this achievement as a stepping stone towards higher learning and responsible citizenship.” (JKNS)
