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Uttarakhand Board improves exam pass rates after 2026 re-tests
The Uttarakhand Board of School Education has declared results for the High School and Intermediate Improvement Examinations 2026 (First). In High School, 83.13% of students cleared the improvement exam, while 73.35% passed in Intermediate. Girls outperformed boys in both categories.
Following the improvement exams, the overall board pass percentage rose to 96.07% for High School (from 92.10%) and 91.80% for Intermediate (from 85.11%). Board Chairman VP Simlty said the improvement examinations significantly boosted the overall results. Results for the 2025 (Third) Improvement Examination were also released.
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Uttarakhand Board's improvement exam scheme gives students a second chance to better their scores, which directly lifts the annual pass percentages. The jump from 92% to 96% in High School and 85% to nearly 92% in Intermediate means thousands more students now qualify for higher education or jobs. Girls continue to outpace boys, a trend seen across several state boards. With the 2025 third-cycle results also out, the board is effectively clearing older backlogs. The next signal to watch is whether the board reduces the number of improvement exam cycles once the regular pass rates stabilise.
Source: indiagazette.com
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