Why has the pass rate in SSC and equivalent exams decreased?

10 August, 2026, 12:00 pm

Last modified: 10 August, 2026, 12:00 pm

Why has the pass rate in SSC and equivalent exams decreased?

10 August, 2026, 12:00 pm

Last modified: 10 August, 2026, 12:00 pm

The results of the SSC and equivalent examinations have been published. This time, the average pass rate in the examination has decreased to 62.25 percent. 1 lakh 16 thousand 676 students got GPA-5. However, in the 2025 SSC and equivalent examination results, the average pass rate across the country was 68.45 percent and a total of 1 lakh 39 thousand 32 students got GPA-5.

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