New Delhi, Aug 22: The Central Ministry of Education has reported that over 6.5 million students across the country failed in the 10th and Plus 2 board examinations for the academic year 2023-24. The data reveals a higher failure rate among students from state education boards compared to those from the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education).A recent review by the Ministry of Education examined the board exam results for the 2023-24 academic year. According to officials, there are currently 59 educational boards operating in India, including 56 state boards and three national boards. The ministry’s review highlighted a concerning trend in student performance.
In the Plus 2 exams, a significant number of students from government schools took the tests, while the situation varied in private and government-aided schools. The review found that out of 33.5 million students who appeared for the 10th grade exams, 5.5 million did not take the exam, and 28 million failed. Similarly, in the Plus 2 exams, 32.4 million students failed, with 5.2 million not appearing for the exam.
The failure rates also differed between educational boards. For the 10th grade, the failure rate was 6% among CBSE students, while it was 16% for students from state education boards. In the Plus 2 exams, the failure rate was 12% in the CBSE board and 18% in the state boards.
Particularly notable were the high failure rates in Madhya Pradesh for the 10th grade and Uttar Pradesh for the Plus 2 exams. The Ministry acknowledged a decline in overall student performance compared to the previous academic year but noted that female students continued to perform better in terms of pass percentages.
This data underscores the need for targeted educational interventions and support to improve student performance and reduce failure rates in future examinations.