Karnataka logs 100% ICSE results, 99.95% in ISC

BENGALURU: The results of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) for Class 10 and Class 12 brought some cheer for students in Karnataka. While 10th graders logged 100%, 12th graders recorded 99.95%.
Last year, the pass percentage for 10th graders was 99.91% and their seniors, 99.06%.
All 21,386 students in the state who took the ICSE (class 10) exam passed, while of the 2,040 students who appeared for the ISC (class 12), only one student could not clear it. The marks for both classes were calculated on the basis of earlier exams and assessments.
The southern region outperformed the rest of the country in Class 10, while for Class 12, it was joined by the western region (99.91%).
No merit list of toppers this yr
Across India and abroad, 2,19,499 students appeared for the Class 10 exams, while 94,011 students appeared for the Class 12 exams. The national pass percentage was 99.98% and 99.76% respectively.
The council did not announce toppers for the second year now. Last year, many papers were cancelled, while this year, the examination was scrapped altogether in view of the pandemic.
The council devised a method to compile marks and tabulate results. For Class 10 students, results were tabulated with average marks scored in various tests/ examinations in Class 9 and Class 10 and internal assessment marks for projects and practical work were also considered. For students in Class12, the average marks of Class 11 and Class 12 were taken into account, with the average of Class 10 Marks (English + best four subjects), and marks for project work or practical examination.
“Data submitted by schools were analysed by reputed statisticians from premier institutions in the country along with senior CISCE officials. While devising the methodology for computing marks, the endeavour was to ensure fairness to all candidates to the best possible extent,” the council said. Many schools in Bengaluru recorded a pass percentage of 100% and had students scoring above 90%.