The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the Class 10 results for 2026, revealing an impressive list of high achievers. Several students have jointly secured the top rank, showcasing exceptional academic performance across the state.
Joint Toppers with Near-Perfect Scores
Priyanshu Kumari from Hazaribagh and Shivangi Kumari from Simdega have emerged as joint toppers, each securing an outstanding 99.60% marks. They are among four students who achieved 498 out of 500 marks, reflecting remarkable academic excellence.
JAC Class 10 Top Merit List 2026
- Rank 1: Priyanshu Kumari (Indira Gandhi Balika High School, Hazaribagh) – 498 marks (99.60%)
- Rank 1: Shivangi Kumari (S S High School, Bano, Simdega) – 498 marks (99.60%)
- Rank 1: Prem Kumar Sahu (Premchand High School, Mesra, Ranchi) – 498 marks (99.60%)
- Rank 1: Sunny Kumar Verma (St Aloysius High School, Ranchi) – 498 marks (99.60%)
- Rank 2: Divyanshu Oraon, Khilesh Sahu, Vaishnavi Shree, Julita Minz – 496 marks (99.20%)
- Rank 3: Mahtab Ansari, Preet Raj, Amisha Kumari, Deepti Rani – 494 marks (98.80%)
Girls Dominate the Merit List
A notable highlight is the strong performance of female students. Priyanshu Kumari and Shivangi Kumari lead the chart, while several other girls from Hazaribagh’s Indira Gandhi Balika High School have secured top positions across Rank 2 and Rank 3. This underscores the growing academic empowerment of girl students in Jharkhand, particularly in rural and semi-urban districts.
Schools from Hazaribagh and Ranchi Lead
Institutions such as Indira Gandhi Balika High School (Hazaribagh) and St Aloysius High School (Ranchi) have emerged as strong performers, producing multiple toppers. Schools in Gumla and Simdega have also contributed significantly to the top merit positions.
Conclusion
The 2026 JAC Class 10 merit list reflects not only individual brilliance but also an overall improvement in academic standards across Jharkhand. With multiple students achieving near-perfect scores, competition among top performers has become increasingly intense. Education officials have appreciated the dedication of students, teachers, and schools, indicating a positive trend for future academic years.
