Delhi govt schools log 97.23% Class 10 pass rate, above national average; minister cites system-wide reforms

Delhi’s government schools have recorded a 97.23% pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 examinations this year, surpassing the national average, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said. He credited the performance to system-wide reforms, arguing the gains were visible across institutions rather than being limited to a few schools.

The pass rate rose by 2.59 percentage points from last year’s 94.64%, exceeding the national average of 93.70%. Sood said the government has allocated funds to provide free bicycles to around 1.3 lakh girl students in Class 9 to improve access to education. He added that an inquiry into further improvements and expansion of facilities is ongoing, with a continued focus on strengthening the education system.

According to a statement, the number of schools achieving 100% results increased to 457 from 300 last year, while those recording over 90% results rose to 924 from 529. Of the 1,88,460 students who appeared for the examination, 1,83,246 cleared it. Among them, 26 students scored 95% and above, 540 scored between 90% and 95%, and 5,202 between 80% and 90%, the statement said.

Girls marginally outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 97.37%, compared with 97.09% for boys. The statement also pointed to infrastructure upgrades—smart classrooms, computer labs and digitised libraries—as contributors to improved learning outcomes. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta congratulated students who took the Class 10 boards, saying they had brought pride to the capital’s residents with their performance.

In a post on X, she praised pupils’ hard work and the support of teachers and parents, and urged those who did not meet their goals not to be disheartened and to try again with confidence. Sood said the government would continue evaluating ways to expand support and facilities, maintaining that the latest results reflect the impact of broad-based reforms across Delhi’s school system.