94 percent students clears Manipur Class XII examinations this year

Imphal : The Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) declared the Class XII examination results on Friday at its office, here, recording an overall pass percentage of 94 percent.

The results were announced within a month of the completion of the examinations. The exams were conducted from February 17 to March 26.

A total of 29,065 students had enrolled, and 28,909 appeared across 112 examination centres in the state. Of these, 74 centres were located in six valley districts and 38 in ten hill districts. A total of 27,175 candidates passed the examinations.

In the Science stream, Riya Khwairakpam of Comet School, Changangei Uchekon, secured the top position with 490 marks. In the Arts stream, Keisham Hannah Devi of Enlighten Knowledge Higher Secondary School, Sangakpham, emerged as the topper with 479 marks. Warepam Lidia Devi of TG Higher Secondary School (a government school), Imphal, topped the Commerce stream with 463 marks.

According to officials, 89.95 percent of students from government institutions passed the examination, while the pass rate for students from non-government institutions stood at 95.66 percent.

N. Praveen Singh, Secretary (Education-School), Manipur, said, “I appreciate the officials of the council for declaring the examination results within a month. This timely declaration will allow students to apply for higher studies without delay.”