NEW DELHI: The Class XII CBSE results, declared under the shadow of the unprecedented pandemic of our times, has thrown up some unprecedented numbers as well. The pass percentage has touched an all-time high of 88.8% and a student has for the first time been awarded 100 in all six subjects.
The number of students scoring 90% and above for the first time not only breached the one lakh mark but also increased the tally of such high scorers by 63,000 — from 94,299 last year to 1,57,934 this year. The number of students scoring 95% and above has also more than doubled to 38,686 from last year’s 17,693.
A unique marking scheme was adopted this year because of the disruption caused by Covid-19 and the lockdown. Exams in 12 subjects could not be held, presenting CBSE with the challenge of declaring results. It was finally decided to take the average of the best three scores from the papers that a student could appear for and award that to each of the other papers. In case a student could appear for only three papers, then the average of the best two score