Shillong, April 5: St Margaret Higher Secondary School, Shillong and North Liberty Higher Secondary School,Jowai secured top positions in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination, results of which were declared by the MBOSE on Saturday.
Leisha Agarwal of St Margaret’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong and Avila Kathrene P Lyngdoh of North Liberty Higher Secondary School shared first rank with 582 marks each.
Evanshan Nongrum of Sacred Heart Boy’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong and Pori Panday of Jawaharlal Nehru Higher Secondary School, Phulbari shared second positions.
St Margaret secured seven top positions while St Mary’s Higher Secondary School got four.
Statement from C P Marak, IFS (Retd)
Executive Chairman,
Meghalaya Board of School Education
A total of 63,682 students appeared for the SSLC Examination this year, with
55,473 students successfully passing.
Among the pass candidates, 22,726 are
male and 32,747 are female. Notably, 18,903 students passed exactly five subjects, while 36,570 students passed all six subjects. This year’s pass percentage stands at an impressive 87.10%, setting a new record—surpassing last year’s 55.80%.
The number of candidates this year reflects a significant increase from last
year’s 54,134, largely due to the elimination of the Selection Test. A similar surge was observed in 2021, following the cancellation of the Selection Test due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number of top twenty rank holders rose to 85 this year from 37 last year.
The rank holders represent both urban and rural schools, with some sharing the same positions.
Additionally, 341 schools achieved a 100% pass rate this year, a substantial
increase from last year’s 180 schools.
The exceptional results this year can be attributed to the dedication of the
students, the revised question pattern, and the introduction of the CM IMPACT. Guidebook. This guidebook has proven invaluable, especially for students without access to quality notes for preparation and revision.
The examination was conducted smoothly, thanks to the collaborative efforts of
the Education Department, District Administration, Police Department, Heads
of Institutions, and the teachers who worked tirelessly throughout the process.
The results were declared earlier than in previous years, thanks to digital
interventions by the Board and the new question pattern. For comparison, the
2024 examination was held from 4th – 15th March, with results declared on 24th
May – over a month later.
Starting this year, the Board has introduced the Supplementary Examination, to
be conducted within the same academic year. It will take place towards the end of April 2025. Students who have failed in any subject are automatically eligible, and further details will be shared next week.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the schools for their role in nurturing
students from diverse backgrounds. The dedication of teachers—true nation
builders—has been instrumental in helping students excel.
As we celebrate these remarkable achievements, let us continue to work together in the coming years to provide quality education and maintain high pass
percentages, securing a brighter future for our students.
A detailed summary of the result is available in MBOSE website www.mbose.in
