Uttar Pradesh Students' Performance in CBSE Class 12 Examinations Falls Below National Average
UP’s pass percentage in CBSE Class 12 below national average
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Uttar Pradesh's pass percentage in the CBSE Class 12 examinations for 2026 is 77.22%, significantly lower than the national average of 85.20%. The Prayagraj region recorded the lowest pass rate at 72.43%, while the newly formed Lucknow region achieved 82.21%, still below the national benchmark.
- 01Uttar Pradesh's overall pass percentage is 77.22%, below the national average.
- 02Prayagraj region has the lowest pass percentage among all CBSE regions at 72.43%.
- 03Lucknow region, newly established, recorded a pass percentage of 82.21%.
- 04Noida region placed 20th with a pass percentage of 79.02%.
- 05Southern regions dominate the rankings, with Trivandrum achieving the highest pass percentage at 95.62%.
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The results of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examinations for 2026 revealed that students from Uttar Pradesh performed below the national average, with a pass percentage of 77.22% compared to the national average of 85.20%. This marks a decline from the previous year's pass percentage of 88.39%. A total of 379,573 students registered for the exam across 75 districts, with 375,837 appearing and 290,237 passing. Among the three regions in Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow region achieved a pass percentage of 82.21%, while Prayagraj recorded the lowest at 72.43%. The Noida region placed 20th with a pass percentage of 79.02%. Southern regions, particularly Trivandrum, excelled with a pass percentage of 95.62%, continuing the trend of strong performance from that area.
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The lower pass percentages in Uttar Pradesh may affect students' future educational opportunities and the perception of educational quality in the state.
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