Did Girls Outperform Boys in Telangana SSC Exams?
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Synopsis
In a remarkable display of academic excellence, girls in Telangana have outperformed boys in the recent SSC exams. With a commendable pass percentage, this trend highlights a significant achievement for female students in the state, raising questions about educational equity and future projections.
Key Takeaways
- The overall pass percentage for SSC exams in Telangana was 92.78%.
- Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 94.26% compared to 91.32%.
- Mahabubabad district had the highest pass rate at 99.29%.
- 4,629 schools achieved perfect results.
- The advanced supplementary exams are scheduled between June 3 and 13.
Hyderabad, April 30 (NationPress) Girls have once again surpassed boys in the 10th class examinations in Telangana, with results announced on Wednesday.
A total of 4,96,374 regular students appeared for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) public examinations held in March-April, achieving a remarkable 92.78 per cent overall pass rate.
The girls achieved a pass percentage of 94.26, which is 2.94 points higher than the boys' pass percentage of 91.32.
In total, 5,07,107 students participated in the exams from March 21 to April 3 at various centers statewide, including 10,733 private candidates.
The pass rate for private candidates was 57.22 per cent. Among them, girls had a pass percentage of 61.70, while boys scored 55.14.
According to the Director of School Education, Narasimha Reddy, the overall pass percentage rose from 91.31 per cent in 2024 to 92.78 per cent in 2025.
The Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the SSC results alongside Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikarmarka, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, and Secretary of Education, Yogita Rana.
Notably, 4,629 schools achieved a perfect pass rate, while two private schools recorded a zero pass percentage.
The advanced supplementary examinations are scheduled for June 3 to 13.
Among the 33 districts, Mahabubabad led with a 99.29 pass percentage, followed by Sangareddy at 99.09 and Jangaon at 98.81. Vikarabad had the lowest pass percentage at 73.97. Hyderabad remained at the 30th position with a pass percentage of 88.53.
Among different school categories, Gurukul schools led with a pass rate of 98.79. The BC Welfare schools recorded 97.99 while Social Welfare residential schools had 97.71 passing students. Tribal welfare schools scored 97.63 and minority residential schools achieved 96.57.
Point of View
I believe the results from the Telangana SSC exams reflect a broader trend in educational achievements among girls. This shift not only highlights the growing empowerment of women in education but also emphasizes the need for sustained support and resources to maintain and build upon this momentum. NationPress will continue to monitor these developments closely.
NationPress
01/05/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the overall pass percentage in Telangana SSC exams?
The overall pass percentage in the Telangana SSC exams was 92.78%.
How did girls perform compared to boys?
Girls achieved a pass percentage of 94.26%, which is 2.94% higher than boys, who scored 91.32%.
When were the supplementary exams scheduled?
The advanced supplementary exams are scheduled to take place from June 3 to 13.
Which district had the highest pass percentage?
Mahabubabad topped the districts with a pass percentage of 99.29%.
How many schools achieved a 100% pass rate?
A total of 4,629 schools achieved a 100% pass rate.
