The pass percentage of government-aided schools in Delhi this year was 82.79 as against 80.32 in 2017.
As the CBSE declared Class 12 results yesterday, Delhi was third in terms of pass percentage after Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai.
The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent. The best performing region was Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala with a pass percentage of 97.32. Chennai region's pass percentage was second best at 93.87, while Delhi's pass percentage was 89.
Last year, Delhi's pass percentage was 88.37.
"Very Proud Moment": A Delhi Bus Driver's Son Is Among The CBSE ToppersGirls outshone boys in the Delhi region as well with a pass percentage of 93.19 as against boys' 84.93.
The pass percentage of government-aided schools in Delhi this year was 82.79 as against 80.32 in 2017.
The pass percentage of private schools was 88.35 this year as compared to last year's 84.20.
Kerala Boy Suspended For "Long Hug" Gets 91.2% In Class 12 ExamsThe pass percentage of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya was 99.17 this year as compared to last year's 97.04.
Kendriya Vidyalayas had a pass percentage of 98.06 this year as compared to last year's 96.59.
As many as 16,408 students had compartment, a decline from last year's figure of 19,784.
Did Not Let Visual Impairment Come In Way: Differently Abled CBSE TopperDeputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the Delhi government schools had a pass percentage of 90.64, against last year's 88.27 per cent.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lauded the students and said that the good results were achieved despite many hurdles.
Why Everyone Is Talking About Delhi Government Schools"This is despite all obstacles created by LG, BJP ad PM. Congratulations to all students, teachers and principals," he tweeted.
Jailed Separatist Leader's Daughter Tops CBSE Class 12 Exams In Jammu And KashmirSisodia also posted on Twitter, "Congratulations to all Students, Teachers & Parents for making us pride in CBSE class XII results. Delhi govt School's result is 90.64% which is 2.37% higher than last year which was 88.27%. Congratulations #TeamEducationDelhi You have done it again.#DelhiEducationRevolution (sic)."
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