The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has officially declared the results for the 2025 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations, marking a significant moment for students across the state.
In a remarkable achievement, the overall pass percentage for the SSLC results stood at 87.10 per cent. This figure sets a new record surpassing last year’s 55.80 per cent, including the past ten years.
According to MBOSE data, the number of top 20 rank holders has risen dramatically to 85 this year up from 37 last year.
The first position was shared by two students – Leisha Agarwal of St. Margaret’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong and Avila Kathrene P Lyngdoh of North Liberty Higher Secondary School, Jowai. Both secured 582 marks out of the possible 600.
The second position was also shared between two students – Evanshan Nongrum of Sacred Heart Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Shillong and Pori Panday of Jawaharlal Nehru Higher Secondary School, Phulbari with 578 marks each.
The third position was shared between three students – Anushmita Choudhury of St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong, Sourav Pandey of Alpha English Higher Secondary School, Nongpoh and Eulogemene Rilin L Suting of K.J.P. Synod Mihngi Higher Secondary School, Jowai with 576 marks each.
A total of 63,682 students appeared for the SSLC Examination this year, with 55,473 students successfully passing. Among the successful 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.
According to MBOSE, 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 board said.
MBOSE also claimed that 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 board stated.
Additionally, 341 schools achieved a 100 per cent pass rate this year, a substantial increase from last year’s 180 schools.
Starting from 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 and students who have failed in any subject are automatically eligible, and according to MBOSE further details will be shared next week.
West Jaiñtia Hills district recorded the highest pass percentage with 96.03 per cent.
