CISCE 12th results: 18 students share top rank  

NEW DELHI: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) semester 2 result for the ISC Class 12th exams was declared on Sunday, with 18 candidates sharing the top rank with a score of 99.75 per cent.

The second rank has been shared by 58 candidates who scored 99.50 per cent, while 78 candidates scored 99.25 per cent to share the third rank, according to results announced on Sunday. The CISCE has announced a merit list after two years as results were declared on the basis of an alternative assessment scheme after exams could not be conducted due to the pandemic.

The pass percentage for girls (99.52) is marginally higher than that of boys (99.26), officials said, adding the overall pass percentage was 99.38. For the first time in the history of the board, the CISCE conducted two examinations in a single examination year.

While semester one examinations were held in November-December, 2021, the second semester exams were conducted in April-May, 2022, for both Class 10 and Class 12. The northern region has the best pass percentage (99.43 per cent), followed by the eastern region with 99.18 per cent pass percentage. A total of 1,228 schools had presented candidates for the exam.