CISCE results 2025: Karnataka clocks 99.70% in ICSE, 99.63% in ISC exams, surpasses national averages – The Times of India

BENGALURU: Karnataka state clocked in a pass percentage of 99.70% for class 10 ICSE exam and 99.63% for class 12 ISC exam. The results were announced at 11 am on Wednesday.
The pass percentages are better than the national average. Nationally, the pass percentage of ICSE is 99.09% and ISC is 99.02%.
As many as 29,745 class 10 students and 2,442 students from class 12 took the exam in the state. Apart from 89 ICSE and 9 ISC students, all students passed.
While in class 10, girls have done better than boys with a pass percentage of 99.82, in class 12, boys were more successful. Their pass percentage was 99.65% as against 99.61% of girls.
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State Applauded for Consistent Excellence
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) expressed satisfaction over the consistent academic performance in Karnataka. Educationists attributed the success to quality teaching, robust school infrastructure, and timely completion of syllabus. Schools in Bengaluru reported an impressive number of students scoring above 90%, highlighting the city’s strong academic ecosystem.
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ICSE Special Category Performance
The ICSE results also reflected strong performances among students from special categories. Among them, 1,919 Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates appeared for the exam and achieved an impressive pass percentage of 99.41%. Similarly, 479 Scheduled Tribe (ST) students passed with a success rate of 99.37%, while 13,238 students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category recorded a high pass percentage of 99.56%. These numbers demonstrate an encouraging trend toward academic inclusion and performance across diverse social groups.
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ISC Special Category Results Shine
In the ISC examination, the results for special category students were equally noteworthy. Of the 97 SC candidates, 93.81% passed, while all 33 ST candidates who appeared for the exam achieved a perfect 100% pass rate. The OBC category also saw complete success, with all 447 candidates clearing the examination. These outcomes reflect the growing effectiveness of inclusive education policies and support systems in ensuring equitable academic achievement.