Tamil Nadu Prisons Report 98.33% Pass Rate in Class 12 Exams
The Department of Prisons and Correctional Services in Tamil Nadu, India, has announced a remarkable 98.33% pass rate for inmates who appeared for the Class XII State Board examinations. Out of 240 prisoners, including seven women and several life convicts, 236 successfully passed the exams. The top three performers were all incarcerated at the Central Prison in Palayamkottai. P. Vinith, serving a ten-year sentence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, secured first place with 549 marks. T. Manikandan, a life convict in a murder case, ranked second with 531 marks, while B. Balu, detained under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, took third place with 527 marks. Many participants scored above 500 out of 600, despite convictions for serious crimes such as murder and sexual offenses. The Tamil Nadu School Education Department facilitated special examination centers within prisons to support these efforts. Officials emphasized that education is a priority for rehabilitation, aiming to empower illiterate inmates with skills for sustainable employment post-release. Elementary schools with qualified teachers are currently operational in central prisons and district jails to support ongoing educational and vocational training programs.
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Tamil Nadu Prisons Report 98.33% Pass Rate in Class 12 Exams
The Department of Prisons and Correctional Services in Tamil Nadu, India, has announced a remarkable 98.33% pass rate for inmates who appeared for the Class XII State Board examinations. Out of 240 prisoners, including seven women and several life convicts, 236 successfully passed the exams. The top three performers were all incarcerated at the Central Prison in Palayamkottai. P. Vinith, serving a ten-year sentence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, secured first place with 549 marks. T. Manikandan, a life convict in a murder case, ranked second with 531 marks, while B. Balu, detained under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, took third place with 527 marks. Many participants scored above 500 out of 600, despite convictions for serious crimes such as murder and sexual offenses. The Tamil Nadu School Education Department facilitated special examination centers within prisons to support these efforts. Officials emphasized that education is a priority for rehabilitation, aiming to empower illiterate inmates with skills for sustainable employment post-release. Elementary schools with qualified teachers are currently operational in central prisons and district jails to support ongoing educational and vocational training programs.
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