97.84 percent students pass Kerala SSLC exam, create a record

Ernakulam : The pass percentage of students in Kerala SSLC examination stands at 97.84 percent, which is a record passing figure. Last year, the board has recorded 95.98 students passing the exam.

"A total of 4,31,162 students out of 4,41,103 have been qualified for higher studies. Last year, 4,37,156 qualified as the number of students appeared for the examination was on a higher side," Education minister Raveendranath said. 

Ernakulam scored the top spot with a pass percentage of 99.12 percent while the least was recorded from Wayanad district.

“There is a decline in the number of total students who took the examination this year. However, the pass percentage has been increased due to the efforts was taken by the teachers and the successful implementation of various programmes initiated by the government. The number of students who secured A+ for all subjects has also been increased. This was due to the various scientific experimentation being initiated by the government to boost the self-confidence of students,” Raveendranath said.

He also mentioned that the figures have been achieved despite strict marking. The SAY ( Save A Year) examination will be conducted from May 21 to May 25 and the results will be published in the first week of June. 

The students who wish to submit revaluation can submit the application from May 5 to 10. The results will be published on the website of Pareeksha Bhavan before May 31. 

According to Raveendranath, the admission process for Plus One courses will begin on May 9.  “There is a significant increase in the number of schools where all students became eligible for higher studies. We are now focussing on both qualitative and quantitative performance of the students,” Raveendranath said. 

No of regular students

Girls: 2.16 lakh 

Boys: 2.24 lakh 

Private category: 2,754 students

Date of exam: March 7 to March 28 

No of centers: 2,935 in Kerala; nine each in Lakshadweep and Gulf countries. 

Valuation: at 54 centres from April 6 to April 13.