The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the Class XII board examination results for the 2025-26 academic session on Wednesday. The Vijayawada region secured the fourth position nationally by achieving a pass percentage of 92.77%.
Top Performing Regions
Among the 22 CBSE regions across the country, Thiruvananthapuram topped the list with a pass percentage of 95.62%, followed by Chennai at 93.84% and Bengaluru at 93.19%. Prayagraj recorded the lowest pass percentage of 72.43%.
Vijayawada Region Performance
In the Vijayawada region, a total of 24,885 students registered for the examination, comprising 12,874 boys and 12,011 girls. Of these, 24,776 students appeared for the exam, and 22,985 successfully cleared it. Girls outperformed boys, with a pass percentage of 94.8% compared to 90.87% for boys. The overall pass percentage of 92.77% is significantly above the national average of 85.2%.
Andhra Pradesh State-Wise Data
The Vijayawada region includes 369 CBSE-affiliated schools and 243 examination centres across Andhra Pradesh. According to CBSE's state-wise data, Andhra Pradesh recorded an overall pass percentage of 93.23%. Out of 13,350 students who appeared from the state, 12,446 passed. Girls achieved a pass percentage of 94.52%, while boys secured 92.03%.
School Category Performance
Among institutions in the Vijayawada region, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) recorded the highest pass percentage at 99.64%, followed by Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) at 99.04%. Government schools achieved a pass percentage of 94.8%, while independent schools posted 92.02%. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) registered a pass percentage of 91.82%.
