Even as the overall pass percentage in the country slipped from 83.05% in 2016 to 82% this year, the number of students who scored from 95-100 per cent increased from last year's 9,351 to 10,091
This year, the Delhi University's (DU) cut-off for Humanities is likely to shoot up with a significant increase in the number of high scorers in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII exams.
While all-India topper Raksha Gopal, a Humanities student at the Amity International School in Noida, raised the bar after scoring a whopping 99.6 per cent, several other students also scored full marks in subjects such as History and English, leaving the varsity officials in a fix.
Even as the overall pass percentage in the country slipped from 83.05 per cent in 2016 to 82 per cent this year, the number of students who scored from 95-100 per cent increased from last year's 9,351 to 10,091.
"It is still very early to say anything regarding the cut-off but the initial trend of exceptionally high marks in Humanities subjects indicates that the cut-off is going to be high this year," a member of DU's Admission Committee said.
"It is obvious that if the demand for certain subjects rises, the cut-off will increase automatically. But first, we need to analyse the data and the forms filled by candidates," he added.
According to the CBSE officials, more aspirants from outside the national Capital have scored above 95 per cent, giving them a better chance of securing a seat. "More students from other states have scored above 95 per cent and it makes their chances to get in DU brighter," a senior CBSE official said.
Also, considering the fact that DU's total annual intake at the undergraduate level is 54,000, some principals believe that the cut-off for at least the first list will remain high.
Meanwhile, with a Humanities student bagging the top position with 99.6 per cent score, the changing trend is quite visible. According to school principals, more and more bright students are opting for the stream.
"Earlier, students used to take humanities only when they had no option left. Things have changed now. Students actually want to opt for humanities," DPS, RK Puram, Principal Vanita Sehgal said.
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