Chennai Corporation Schools Achieve Record High Pass Rates in Class 12 Exams
Chennai corpn schools see higher pass percentage in Class 12 exam results
The Times Of India
Image: The Times Of India
Schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) have seen an increase in Class 12 board examination pass rates, rising to 92.26% from 88.12% last year. A total of 5,179 students appeared for the exams, with girls outperforming boys in pass rates.
- 01Overall pass percentage increased to 92.26%.
- 02Total of 5,179 students took the exams, with 4,778 passing.
- 03Girls achieved a pass rate of 94.11%, while boys had 89.85%.
- 04Pulla Avenue Chennai Girls Higher Secondary School had the highest score with 593 out of 600.
- 05173 students achieved centum scores across various subjects.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) schools have reported a significant improvement in their Class XII board examination results for this year, with the overall pass percentage climbing to 92.26%, up from 88.12% last year. A total of 5,179 students, comprising 2,257 boys and 2,922 girls, took the state board exams, and 4,778 of them successfully passed. Notably, the pass percentage for girls was 94.11%, surpassing the boys' rate of 89.85%. Among the students, 173 achieved centum scores in subjects such as computer applications and accountancy. The top-performing school was Pulla Avenue Chennai Girls Higher Secondary School, scoring 593 out of 600, followed by Perambur MH Road Chennai Girls Higher Secondary School with 586 marks. Additionally, Nungambakkam Chennai Girls Higher Secondary School and CIT Nagar Chennai Higher Secondary School both recorded 100% pass rates.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The improved pass rates reflect positively on the quality of education in Chennai's corporation schools, potentially boosting student confidence and future opportunities.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think the Greater Chennai Corporation schools are improving in quality?
Connecting to poll...
More about Greater Chennai Corporation
Aminjikarai Student Tops Class 12 Exams in Chennai's Corporation Schools
The Times Of India • May 9, 2026
Greater Chennai Corporation Reopens Councillors' Offices for Civic Engagement
The Hindu • May 9, 2026
Political Banners Resurface Across Chennai Amid Calls for Stricter Regulations
The Hindu • May 9, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.