The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has successfully announced the results for ISC (Class 12) on 2-May-2024. The candidates were able to access their scorecards through the board’s official website (https://results.cisce.org) & Digilocker platform. Despite the controversies surrounding this year’s ISC board exams, resulting in the postponement of two papers, namely Chemistry and Psychology, the council ensured a fair and smooth examination process. As the curtains close on another academic year, it’s time to look back at the performances that painted this year’s landscape of ISC results. The ISC, renowned for its challenging curriculum and rigorous assessments, serves as a benchmark for academic excellence in India. Exploring the outcome of these examinations offers not only a reflection of the hard work and dedication of students but also provides insight into evolving educational trends and areas in need of enhancement.
This year, approximately 1 lakh students appeared for the board exams. The pass percentage is 98.19% and this is considering an average of all the streams together, i.e Science, Arts & Commerce. The council did not announce the name of the topper(s) as a measure of avoiding “unhealthy competition” among students. The most important to note, all the examinees who appeared for the ISC board exams did not had the experience of the ICSE(Class X) board exams due to COVID pandemic. This was their first experience giving a Board exam and that too, directly the ISC-class XII. This also tasted the nerves of the students, the feeling of the hall, the test-papers getting un-sealed in front of the students and the ambience, this is not a mock environment, the eerie feeling which the students won, and as mentioned, due to pandemic, the first time.
India is a country that exhibits remarkable diversity alongside socio-economic imbalances. However, the awareness of the need for continual education is rapidly maturing in our nation. As a result, students from all corners of the country are performing exceptionally well, a special to the girls. Girls demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving a pass rate of 99.65%, outshining the boys’ pass rate of 99.31%. achieving higher academic excellence, and making their respective educational institutions and teachers immensely proud.
Region-wise performance matrix is shown in the table below:
| Region | Pass Percentage |
| North | 98.0% |
| South | 99.9% |
| West | 99.9% |
| East | 99.2% |
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| State | Pass Percentage |
| Andhra Pradesh | 100% |
| Haryana | 100% |
| Manipur | 100% |
| New Delhi | 100% |
| Karnataka | 99.5% |
| Odisha | 98.9% |
| Uttar Pradesh | 98% |
It is noteworthy, Despite the regular political disturbances in Manipur, all students passed the ISC Board exams.
According to official data, there is a significant representation of students for the ISC board exams from the Northern region, encompassing the states of Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi & NCR, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The table below provides a comprehensive overview of the boys and girls appearing in the ISC board exams for the year 2024, detailing the number of successful and unsuccessful candidates.
| Description | Boys | Girls | Total |
| Passed students | 51,462 | 46,626 | 98,088 |
| %age students passed | 97.5% | 98.9% | 98.2% |
| Failed students | 1,303 | 510 | 1,813 |
| %age students failed | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Total | 52,765 | 47,136 | 99,901 |
Future aspirations of ‘TOPPERS‘
Avineer Rakshit, topper from VIBGYOR HIGH, Pune, has expressed interest in pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering from in Finland. Aryaa Sethia, another outstanding achiever, is fueling her aspirations to crack the revered UPSC exam and contribute to the nation’s governance. Ritisha Bagchi, a student at Joka Vivekananda Mission School, aspires to pursue a career in Journalism.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of a growing cohort of students opting for higher education in the Arts stream. Disciplines like Psychology, Economics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Fashion Design, and Law have witnessed a considerable surge in popularity. This shift represents a departure from the conventional trend where high-achieving students in ISC board exams tended to pursue Engineering or Medical disciplines.
Indian Education System – The Financial Future
According to UNESCO’s ‘State of the Education Report for India 2021’, the Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) at senior secondary schools was 47:1, as against 26:1 in the overall school system. The Number of colleges in India reached 50,734 in FY24, up from 760 in FY15. This is an increase of an astounding 6,575%, which is an unbelievable journey suggesting the population of India and the huge number of students coming and joining further education.
The Path to a Bright Future: Potential of the Indian Education System
The Indian education system is currently undergoing significant changes and advancements, driven by various reforms and initiatives that are shaping its future. Below are some key trends and future directions for the Indian education system:
- Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Increased Use of Technology in Education
- Focus on Skill Development and Vocational Training
- Inclusive and Equitable Education
- Internationalization of Education
- Research and Innovation
By closely monitoring these trends and effectively adapting to the changes, students in India can confidently leverage the evolving educational landscape to achieve academic and professional success.
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