Delhi Government Schools Achieve 97.23% Pass Rate in CBSE Class 10 Exams
The Delhi government announced that its schools recorded a 97.23% pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 examinations, an increase from 94.64% in 2025 and surpassing the national average of 93.70%. Education Minister Ashish Sood attributed this improvement to a system-wide transformation driven by sustained investment in infrastructure and technology under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Official data revealed that 457 government schools achieved a 100% pass rate, a 52% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the number of schools with over 90% pass rates rose significantly to 924. Girls outperformed boys with a 97.37% pass rate compared to 97.09%, a trend officials linked to initiatives like providing free bicycles to female students. The government highlighted the establishment of 9,000 smart classrooms and the expansion of 75 CM SHRI schools featuring AI-powered labs as key factors. With a budget allocation of Rs 19,148 crore for education in 2026-27, the administration emphasized its commitment to creating an equitable, world-class education ecosystem, moving from promises to tangible proof of improved student outcomes across the capital.
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Delhi Government Schools Achieve 97.23% Pass Rate in CBSE Class 10 Exams
The Delhi government announced that its schools recorded a 97.23% pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 examinations, an increase from 94.64% in 2025 and surpassing the national average of 93.70%. Education Minister Ashish Sood attributed this improvement to a system-wide transformation driven by sustained investment in infrastructure and technology under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Official data revealed that 457 government schools achieved a 100% pass rate, a 52% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the number of schools with over 90% pass rates rose significantly to 924. Girls outperformed boys with a 97.37% pass rate compared to 97.09%, a trend officials linked to initiatives like providing free bicycles to female students. The government highlighted the establishment of 9,000 smart classrooms and the expansion of 75 CM SHRI schools featuring AI-powered labs as key factors. With a budget allocation of Rs 19,148 crore for education in 2026-27, the administration emphasized its commitment to creating an equitable, world-class education ecosystem, moving from promises to tangible proof of improved student outcomes across the capital.
The Indian Express