Mumbai division records 95.83 pass percentage, 8 score 100%

The SSC results were announced by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) Monday.

Eight students from the Mumbai division achieved a perfect score of 100 per cent, surpassing last year’s count of six.
Additionally, there has been a notable increase in the number of students scoring above 90 percent, with 13,430 students achieving this milestone compared to last year’s 11,785.

According to educators in the city, this result signifies that students are overcoming the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, which had impacted academic performance until last year.

Jaywant Kulkarni, a senior teacher from a Mumbai school, commented, “The fluctuation in SSC results over the past few years can be attributed to the pandemic. Initially, it was due to the absence of exams, but in the subsequent years, the state board introduced several student-friendly measures to address the academic setbacks caused by the pandemic and online learning.”

Pandurang Kengar, former secretary of the Mumbai School Principals’ Association, noted, “This year’s result accurately reflects the students’ comprehension as both academics and examinations have returned to normalcy.”
A total of 341,184 students registered for the SSC exam from the Mumbai division this year, out of which 339,269 appeared for the exam, and 325,143 passed.

With a pass percentage of 95.83, the Mumbai division secured the fourth position among the nine divisions of the MSBSHSE.

In the Mumbai division, 1,533 schools achieved a 100 percent pass rate. However, on the downside, five schools in the Mumbai division were among the 38 schools statewide that recorded a 0 per cent pass rate.

Of the six regions in the Mumbai division— Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburbs 1 and 2, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar— Raigad emerged as the top-performing region, with a pass percentage of 96.75.

Perfect scorers from Mumbai division:

Ananya Kulkarni, Saraswati Secondary School, Thane

Ananya Kulkarni (File Photo)

Ananya received an additional 15 marks for completing her Bharatanatyam examination, a dance form she truly enjoys learning. Her interest in Mathematics and Science has inspired Ananya to pursue engineering in the future. Achieving this success without joining any coaching class, Ananya recommends, “It is important to pay attention in lectures and avoid distractions.”

Khushi Shinde, Dr. S Radhakrushnan Vidyalaya, Malad

Khushi Shinde (File Photo)

Khushi’s ardent passion for Kathak since the 3rd grade contributed to 15 marks of her cumulative score, helping her obtain an absolute 100% score in the exam. With a keen interest in pursuing the Science stream, Khushi aims to study engineering for higher education. According to her, the key to achieving academic success is to finish the syllabus early. “Don’t just memorize concepts. Understanding the essence of concepts is more than enough,” she said.

Anushka Kale, Smt. A K Joshi English Medium School, Thane

Anushka Kale

An aspiring engineering student, Anushka is a trained classical dancer in Kathak, which earned her an additional 15 marks, resulting in a perfect 100 percent. She will now look for a junior college where she can prepare for the JEE, Engineering entrance test. “Consistent preparation is crucial along with daily revision to score well,” said Anushka.

Prathamesh Date, Sister Nivedita English Medium School, Dombivali

Prathamesh Date

“I did not take much extra effort but just remained very attentive when studying,” said Prathamesh, adding that distractions are plentiful. As he aspires to join IIT, like his father, Prathamesh will now start preparing for JEE. With an additional 15 marks for passing Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva exams for Tabla, Prathamesh’s score is actually 503/500.

Aarya Dhavale, Sister Nivedita English Medium School, Dombivali

Aarya Dhavale (File Photo)

After earning 15 additional marks for excelling in Bharatnatyam exams held by Nalanda, Aarya wants to advise all her juniors not to skip extracurricular activities that they love. “After all, that helps us to de-stress,” said Aarya, who aims to study engineering for higher education and will now start preparing for JEE.