Chennai Records 97.39% Pass Rate in CBSE Class 12 Results 2025 – Among Top 3 Regions in India
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the Class 12 Board Exam Results for the year 2025. Among the standout performers, Chennai recorded a pass percentage of 97.39%, placing it firmly in the top three performing regions across India.
Regional Performance Highlights
The region-wise performance shows exceptional results from southern and metro zones. The Vijayawada region topped the country with a 99.60% pass percentage, followed by Trivandrum with 99.32%, and Chennai with 97.39%.
Other high-performing regions include:
Bengaluru – 95.95%
Delhi West – 95.37%
Delhi East – 95.06%
Chandigarh – 91.61%
Panchkula – 91.17%
Pune – 90.93%
Ajmer – 90.40%
Mid-range performers:
Bhubaneswar – 83.64%
Guwahati – 83.62%
Dehradun – 83.45%
Patna – 82.86%
Bhopal – 82.46%
Lowest pass percentages were recorded in:
Noida – 81.29%
Prayagraj – 79.53%
School Category-Wise Performance
Institution-wise performance highlights the academic strength of centrally governed schools:
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs): 99.29%
Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs): 99.05%
Central Tibetan Schools (STSS): 98.96%
Government-aided schools: 91.57%
Government schools: 90.48%
Independent (private) schools: 87.94%
Gender-Wise Performance
Girls have once again outperformed boys in the CBSE Class 12 exams. The pass percentage for girls stood at 91.64%, up from 91.52% in 2024, while boys achieved 85.70%, an improvement from 85.12% the previous year. This marks a performance gap of 5.94% in favor of girls.
Notably, the transgender category achieved a 100% pass percentage in 2025, a significant rise from 50% in 2024, reflecting improved inclusivity and academic support.
With Chennai recording a 97.39% pass rate, the region continues to demonstrate its strong academic foundation and commitment to quality education. This result is a testament to the efforts of students, teachers, and institutions working collaboratively for academic excellence.
For complete results and detailed statistics, students and parents can visit the official CBSE website at www.cbse.gov.in
