Assam HSLC 2026 Results Announced: Pass Percentage Climbs to 65.62%
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) officially declared the results for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2026 on Friday. The overall pass percentage has seen a notable rise, reaching 65.62%, up from 63.98% in the previous year. This improvement reflects a positive trend in the state's educational outcomes.
Student Performance and Gender Breakdown
A total of 4,29,249 students appeared for the Class X examination. In terms of gender performance, boys achieved a pass percentage of 67.78%, slightly ahead of girls at 63.96%. The board did not release an official merit list, but state education minister Ranoj Pegu and board officials later announced the top performers.
Top Rankers and Their Achievements
Jyotirmoy Das from Sankardev Sishu Niketan in Patacharkuchi, Bajali district, emerged as the state topper with an impressive score of 591 out of 600 marks. The second position was secured by Akankha Bhuyan of Ambikagiri Rai Chaudhuri Jatiya Vidyalaya in Hawajan, Biswanath district, who scored 589 marks. The third position was jointly held by Jia Farah Islam from Little Flower Higher Secondary School in Dibrugarh and Surjit Akhtar from Little Flowers School in Nalbari, both scoring 588 marks each.
Division-Wise Results and Statistical Insights
Among the candidates, 85,189 students secured first division, 1,50,167 obtained second division, and 46,345 passed in third division. ASSEB chairperson RC Jain highlighted an encouraging trend, noting a gradual decline in third-division passes and an increase in first- and second-division numbers. Additionally, 3,983 students scored distinction marks with 510 and above, while 13,681 candidates secured star marks by scoring between 450 and 509.
District-Wise Performance Analysis
District-wise, Dima Hasao retained the top position with a pass percentage of 88.23%, followed by Sivasagar at 84.08% and Dibrugarh at 78.46%. Conversely, Cachar recorded the lowest pass percentage at 49.13%. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu expressed optimism about the overall rise but noted declines in previously top-performing districts like Majuli and Nalbari, stating that reasons would be examined. He emphasized that Cachar and Dhubri remain low-performing and require special attention from the education department.
Community and Special Group Outcomes
Pegu also shared encouraging data for specific student groups. The pass percentage among Scheduled Caste students stood at 59.82%, while tea garden areas recorded 50.52%. He attributed these positive outcomes to government efforts to improve education quality, particularly in underserved areas like tea gardens. Community-wise, pass percentages for OBC, MOBC, ST (Plain), and ST (Hills) students were above the state average.
Reactions from State Leadership
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his congratulations via a social media post, stating, "Heartiest congratulations to all students who passed the HSLC Examination 2026. May this milestone open new opportunities ahead." He also offered encouragement to those who did not achieve expected results, adding, "To those who did not get the expected results, stay determined. With hard work and perseverance, you will surely succeed. My best wishes always."
The announcement marks a significant moment for Assam's education sector, showcasing progress while highlighting areas needing further improvement to ensure equitable outcomes across all districts and communities.
