The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday declared the results of Class 12 and 10. While the overall pass percentage for Class 12 was 87.33, for Class 10, it was 93.12 per cent. This year, girls outshined boys in both the examinations, by 6.01 per cent with 90.68 per cent in Class 12 and by 1.98 per cent with 94.25 per cent in Class 10.

However, the CBSE will not award first, second and third divisions to its students. The decision was taken to avoid unhealthy competition among students. The board said instead it will award merit certificates to the 0.1 per cent of students who have scored the highest marks in subjects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated all the “Exam Warriors” who have successfully passed the CBSE Class XII examinations.

In a series of tweets, the prime minister said, “I congratulate all the #ExamWarriors who have successfully passed the CBSE Class XII examinations. I am proud of these youngsters for their hardwork and determination. I also congratulate their parents and teachers for their monumental role in the success of the youngsters.”

He further said, “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!”

Over 16 lakh students from across the country had registered themselves for the CBSE Class 12 board examinations, out of which 7,45,433 were boys and 9,51,332 girls. According to officials, the national pass percentage has fallen this year. However, the Thiruvananthapuram region tops with 99.91 per cent.

CBSE Class 12 board exams were held in February, March and April. As many as 16,96,770 students were eligible to appear for these exams. The board had already released the six-digit DigiLocker security pin for Class 12 results. Through this, students can download their marksheet and migration certificate online from DigiLocker.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) said the new session of undergraduate courses will start from August 1.

The CBSE also declared the Class 10 exam results in which 93.12 per cent of students passed. Here too, Girls have once again performed better than boys, with a pass percentage of 94.25 per cent compared to boys’ 92.27 per cent. Besides, around 90 per cent of transgender students have passed the Class 10 exam.

This year, 21,65,805 students from across the country appeared for the CBSE Class 10 board examinations, of which 20,16,779 have passed. The CBSE said that 1,95,799 students have scored more than 90 per cent marks. A total of 2 per cent of students (44,297) have secured more than 95 per cent marks.

According to CBSE, Thiruvananthapuram region stood first in the country with 99.91 pass percentage, while Bengaluru came second at 99.18 per cent. Chennai division was in third place with a pass percentage of 99.14.

This year, 278 students in ‘Children with Special Needs’ secured more than 90 per cent marks, while 58 students from this category scored over 95 per cent marks. Besides, a total of 1,34,774 students have passed the compartment exam.