BSEB 2026: Girls Excel in 10th Results with 81.79% Pass Rate
The Bihar School Examination Board announced Class 10 results on Sunday. The board recorded an overall pass rate of 81.79 percent. Education Minister Sunil Kumar and Board Chairman Anand Kishor were present at the press briefing.
Key figures
More than 15.10 lakh students sat for the matric exam. The exact number of candidates was 15,10,928.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total students appeared | 15,10,928 |
| Boys appeared | 7,26,057 |
| Girls appeared | 7,84,871 |
| Total students passed | 12,35,743 |
| Boys passed | 6,01,390 |
| Girls passed | 6,34,353 |
Gender-wise performance
Female students accounted for a higher number of successful candidates. Girls numbered 6,34,353 among those who passed.
Boys who passed totaled 6,01,390. The results show girls holding an edge in overall performance.
Top achievers
Two students shared the top score this year. Pushpanjali Kumari of Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya, Jamui, and Sabreen Praween of Vaishali each earned 492 marks, equal to 98.4 percent.
Division-wise breakdown
| Division | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| First Division | 2,34,501 | 2,09,222 |
| Second Division | 2,25,011 | 2,50,500 |
| Third Division | 1,35,676 | 1,67,427 |
Boys led the first division count. Girls outnumbered boys in second and third divisions.
Merit list and broader trends
The merit list continued to reflect strong female representation. Of the high-ranking cohort cited by the board, 57 were girls out of 139 students mentioned.
While boys held a slight advantage among top-tier scorers, girls showed broader strength across categories. The balance points to rising competitiveness and narrowing gaps.
Context and comparison
The board’s pass percentage sits marginally below last year’s figure of 82.11 percent. Officials highlighted the prompt release of results in March as evidence of efficient processing.
The BSEB 2026 figures show girls continue to excel in Class 10, and the board posted an 81.79% pass rate. Filmogaz.com will follow developments on counselling and marksheet distribution.
