CBSE class 12 results see a low in high scorers this year

Even as several city students managed to score above 90 per cent at the class XII CBSE exams this year, with a large number of schools managing a 100 per cent pass percentage, principals said that there was a considerable dip in the number of high scorers as compared to that of 2016.

At most city schools, number of students scoring above 90 per cent seems to have gone down this year. Principals attribute the change in trend to multiple reasons such as higher difficulty level of a few papers like Mathematics, Physics and Accounts and a more stringent evaluation among others.

"Last year, of the total students, close to 50 per cent students scored above 90 per cent. This year, the percentage has gone down to 41 per cent. This seems to be a result of a change in the overall correction scheme," said Avnita Bir, Principal, RN Podar school, Santacruz.

"This time the overall results have dipped. Most students have scored less in Physics and Mathematics which seems to be the main reason," said Deepshikha Srivastava, Principal, Rajhans Vidyalaya in Andheri.

Vipanjyot Sehdeva, Principal, Army Public School in Colaba said that lesser students have scored above 80 this year. "This year there are more students in the 70-80 per cent range, as opposed to last year. Several students have missed the 90 per cent mark just by a few points," Sehdeva said. (With inputs from Vanessa Viegas)

CITY’S TOP SCORERS

SCIENCE

Meher Nigam – 98.2%, DPS, Nerul
Since no weightage in JEE is given to class 12 marks, there was absolutely no pressure. I am now awaiting the results for JEE.

Samika Anand – 98%, RN Podar School, Santacruz
I followed a systematic plan and also kept up with lessons taught in school. I wish to pursue Chemistry.

COMMERCE

Kashish Solanki – 97.40%, Apeejay School, Nerul
My parents and teachers were my motivators. Solving tests worked for me. I want to take up Economics Honours at DU.

Mehak Sethi- 97.16%, DPS, Nerul
I was expecting above 90% but these results are just overwhelming. All I am looking at now is a future in law.

HUMANITIES

Suja Nair – 97.6%, DPS, Nerul
My papers went well and I have always been a consistent performer at school. I plan to study corporate law.  

Aparajita Ambhashta– 95.8%, Navy Children School, Colaba
The principal of Navy Children School said that Aparajita was an all-rounder and the school is proud of her achievements.