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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the results for class 10 board exams. 4 students have scored 499 out of 500 marks.
Close to 16,38,420 candidates registered for the Class 10 exam conducted at 4,453 centres across India and 78 centres abroad, out of which 14.08 lakh students have passed the exam.
I am very excited and very happy that I have topped the exams. I worked hard for the entire year. I studied for at least 2 hours everyday.Prakhar Mittal, CBSE Class 10 Topper
Among all the categories of schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) schools recorded the best pass percentage in the Class 10 board exams.
The government schools recorded a pass percentage of 63.97, the lowest among all the categories.
My parents and teachers have helped and supported me. The credit for my success goes to them. I studied at home and worked hard from day 1. I can pursue engineering in future.Rimjhim Aggarwal, CBSE Class 10 Topper
Girls have outperformed boys by 3.35 percent. More than 27,000 students have scored 95 percent and above.
I have consistently worked very hard from day 1. My parents, family and teachers have supported me and helped me a lot.Anushka Panda, Specially-abled student who scored 97.8% in CBSE Class 10 board exams
After the class 10 results were declared, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar congratulated the students for their performance and encouraged the students who have got compartment.
Congratulations to those who’ve succeeded. Class 10 CBSE board exam was conducted after 10 years. This is basically preparation for class 12 board. Those students who have got compartment should prepare again and I am sure they will do well.Prakash javadekar, HRD Minister
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