Odisha’s Class 10 board results are out, and Gajapati district has once again proven its mettle by securing the number one position with a pass percentage of 99.31%, surpassing the state average of 95.33%. The Board of Secondary Education released the scores, sparking jubilation in the district.
A total of 8,116 students from 161 schools in Gajapati enrolled, with 7,982 taking the exams. Impressively, 7,921 cleared them, comprising nearly equal numbers of boys (3,939) and girls (3,988). Breaking down the grades, the district officer shared: A1 for 6, A2 for 395, B1 for 1,795, B2 for 2,373, C for 2,046, D for 1,132, E for 180, and F for 55 students.
The victory was celebrated with great enthusiasm, including a cake-cutting ceremony led by the district education officer. He praised the teachers and emphasized the role of the ‘Pr Yash’ initiative, which has helped Gajapati maintain its lead for the second year running by providing targeted support to promising students.
Across Odisha, 3,310 schools hit 100% results, with Gajapati nearly matching that mark. Kendujhar recorded the lowest performance. Adding to the positives, certificates are now available in Odia and English. Over 5.50 lakh students appeared for the February-March exams, resulting in 5,19,000 passes—a slight dip from 96.07% in 2024, but with 3,310 perfect scorers. This outcome reflects a commitment to excellence in Odisha’s schooling system.
