ICSE Results 2024: Western region records 99.71 per cent pass percentage

ISC toppers from Bombay Scottish School celebrate their achievement at Mahim. Pics/Aditi Haralkar

The western region, encompassing Maharashtra and Goa, maintained its exceptional performance by achieving a staggering 99.71 per cent pass percentage, securing the top position among the four regions in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Std X exams.

However, in the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Std XII exams, the western region slipped to the second position with a pass percentage of 99.32 per cent compared to the previous year. The south region claimed the top position in ISC.

The Council of Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (CICSE) on Monday announced the results from both ICSE and ISC exams. Last year the results were declared on May 14.

For the first time, CISCE has introduced the option for re-evaluation of answer scripts. Students can apply for a recheck through the menu link ‘Public Services' on the CISCE website (https://cisce.org) until May 10. Results of the recheck will be announced within four weeks. Candidates who remain dissatisfied with the recheck can then apply for re-evaluation.

Additionally, Improvement Exams will be conducted in July 2024 for a maximum of two subjects.

This year, the ISC Chemistry and Psychology papers had to be rescheduled due to unavoidable circumstances, as stated by the board.

Kavita Sanghvi, principal, Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School

Dr Joseph Emmanuel, chief executive and secretary of CISCE, announced that the board had decided to discontinue compartment examinations for ICSE and ISC from 2024.

This year, in the ICSE exam, 2,695 schools participated, with an impressive 82.48 per cent (2,223) of them achieving a 100 per cent pass rate. Conversely, in the ISC examination, 1,366 schools presented candidates, with 66.18 per cent (904) of them attaining a 100 per cent pass rate.

In the CISCE results, girls performed better in both standards; 99.65 per cent of girls passed the ICSE, while 99.31 per cent of boys passed the ICSE. Meanwhile, in ISC, the figures are 98.92 per cent and 97.53 per cent respectively.

CICSE discontinued merit list

Confirming the development "CISCE discontinues merit lists for Std X, XII exams to avoid unhealthy competition," Emmanuel said.

ICSE (Std X)

This year, the national pass percentage for ICSE is 99.47 per cent (2,42,328 students passed), reflecting a slight increase compared to last year's 98.99 per cent. In Maharashtra, the state pass percentage stands at 99.47 per cent (2,42,328 passed), showing a slight decrease from last year's 99.83 per cent.

ISC (Std XII)

In ISC exams, the overall pass percentage this year is 98.19per cent (98,088 passed), marking a slight decrease from last year's 96.93 per cent. The state pass percentage for ISC exams has risen to 99.71 per cent compared to 98.69 per cent in 2023.

Goa has recorded 100 per cent results in both ICSE and ISC exams.

Principals speak

Varsha Kumta, principal, Ryan International School, Malad, said, "I am thrilled to announce 100 per cent results in both ICSE and ISC. We believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals, and our dedication to sports and performing arts has played a pivotal role in alleviating academic stress among our students. Last year we had a pass percentage of 100 per cent, and this year too, we've maintained the same."

Kalpana Patange, principal, Jamnabai Narsee School, said, "I am extremely proud of the 259 students for having worked sincerely and tirelessly towards accomplishing their goal. While 284 Std XII students have done us proud by securing excellent results in the ISC examination. The remarkable scores prove that anything is possible with dedication, hard work and sincere endeavour.

Kavita Sanghvi, principal of Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School (CNMS), said, "We are very proud of our Std X and XII results. Sannvi Chougule scored the highest with 99.4 per cent at the ICSE exam. Out of 236 students, 153 scored above 90 per cent. The teachers and students worked very hard and the results have manifested the efforts."

Sona Mattoo Dhingra, principal of Children's Academy, Thakur Complex, said, "Kudos to our students. Their dedication coupled with the support of our diligent team of teachers, has resulted in the remarkable performance of our students."

2,695
No. of schools that participated in ICSE exam

Examination in numbers

India and abroad
Schools that presented candidates:
ICSE (Std X) 2,695
ISC (Std XII) 1,366

No. of candidates who appeared
ICSE: 2,43,617
ISC: 99,901
Pass percentage
ICSE: 99.47%
ISC: 98.19%

Maharashtra
No. of candidates who appeared
ICSE: 28,588
ISC: 3,840

Pass percentage
ICSE: 99.96%
ISC: 99.71%

Identical twins score identical marks

Jil (left) and Jia Shah at their Borivli residence on May 6, 2024. Pic/Kirti Surve Parade

Identical twins from Borivli have achieved identical scores in their ICSE exams. Although their marks for individual subjects may differ, Jil and Jia Shah both attained an impressive 99.4 per cent overall. The twins have topped their school, Children's Academy at Thakur Complex.

"Getting the exact percentage was not just a surprise for the two of us, but also for our parents," said Jia. Jil added, "While we've sometimes obtained matching scores in the past, achieving the exact percentage in the board exams exceeded our expectations."

On their study routine, Jil said, "We never viewed each other as competitors. We prioritised not only regular study breaks but also ensured we got sufficient sleep."

Cream of the crop

These are toppers who made their families proud

ICSE

Tithi Pravin Agarwal 99.8 per cent
Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Sukrit Khanna 99.8 per cent
Bombay Scottish School

Karan Philip 99.8 per cent
Bombay Scottish School

Atharv Nimkar 99.6 per cent
Ramniwas Bajaj English High School

Myra Chamaria 99.6 per cent
Jamnabai Narsee School

Saanvi Chougule 99.4 per cent
Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School

ISC

Param Ravindra Bhaiwal 99.8 per cent Science
Podar International School, Nerul

Rehan Prasun Singh 99.75 per cent Humanities
Sulohanadevi Singhania School

Aayati Goyal 98.75 per cent Humanities
Jamnabai Narsee School

Gayatri Ashish Tambe 97.50 per cent Humanities
Lilavatibai Podar School, Santacruz