Delhi Schools See 52% Rise in 100% Pass Rates; Govt Schools Surpass National Average

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced significant improvements in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 examination results for 2026. The capital recorded an overall pass percentage of 97.38%, marking an increase from 95.14% the previous year. Notably, government schools in Delhi achieved a 97.23% pass rate, surpassing the national average of 93.70%. A key highlight was the 52% jump in schools achieving a perfect 100% pass rate, rising from 300 institutions last year to 457 this year. Additionally, 924 schools crossed the 90% threshold, compared to 529 previously. Female students performed exceptionally well with a 97.37% pass rate. In response to these results, Minister Sood emphasized the government's commitment to removing educational barriers, particularly for girls. He announced a ₹90 crore initiative to provide free bicycles to approximately 130,000 Class 9 girl students, aiming to ensure that distance does not hinder access to education. The announcement underscores the systemic progress in Delhi's public education sector and the administration's focus on inclusive educational infrastructure.