The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) announced the results of the Bihar Board 12th examinations today, March 25, 2025, at precisely 1:15 PM. Education Minister Sunil Kumar took the podium during a press conference to reveal the results, which are accessible online through the official sites: interresult2025.com and interbiharboard.com.
This year, an impressive total of around 12.92 lakh students were eligible for the examination, comprised of 6,41,847 girls and 6,50,466 boys. The results showed that the overall pass percentage has slightly declined to 86.56%, a drop of 0.65% from last year, where the overall pass percentage was 87.21%.
The results, which were prepared efficiently, took only 37 days from the conclusion of exams to publication, a notable timeframe considering the number of students involved. State Education Minister Sunil Kumar stated, "The overall pass percentage is 86.50%," indicating that despite the slight drop, a significant majority of students successfully qualified.
When breaking these figures down by gender, the results revealed that girls performed notably well. A total of 6,37,797 girls appeared for the exams, with 5,59,097 passing, marking a pass percentage of 87.67%. Comparatively, of the 6,42,414 boys who sat for the exams, 5,48,233 passed, yielding a pass percentage of 85.34%.
Delving into the different streams, the Arts stream recorded a pass percentage of 82.75%, with 505,884 passing out of 611,365 students. The Science stream fared better, recording a pass percentage of 89.50%, while the Commerce stream led this year with an impressive 94.77% of its students passing.
Assessing the top achievers in each stream, Priya Jaiswal emerged as the highest scorer in Science, achieving a remarkable 96.8%. She was closely followed by Akash Kumar, who scored 96%. In the Commerce stream, Roshni Kumari topped with a total of 475 marks, while Antra Khushi trailed closely with 473 marks. Notably, the Arts stream saw both Ankita Kumari and Sakib Sah tie for the highest score at 94.6%.
In previous years, such performance metrics provide a broader context. For instance, in 2024, about 12,91,684 students appeared for the exam, achieving a pass percentage of 87.21%. Trends show a gradual improvement over the years, with fluctuations indicating the rigorous academic environment within the state. For instance, the figures from 2020 through 2024 show a steady rise in overall performance metrics.
Minister Sunil Kumar expressed optimism, stating, "This year's results reflect the hard work and dedication of our students and the tireless efforts of our teachers during the evaluation process. Over 50,000 educators worked diligently to ensure fair and accurate assessments for all students." With the current results, students now prepare for the upcoming steps in their academic journeys, whether that involves higher education or vocational training.
Students also have the option to address any discrepancies or dissatisfaction with their grades by availing themselves of re-evaluation or scrutiny applications. The details regarding this process will be communicated further in the coming days.
The BSEB has emphasized the importance of each student's academic growth and is eager to support students who seek clarity on their performance.
In conclusion, this year’s Bihar Board 12th results not only demonstrate the hard work of students but also provide critical insights into the educational landscape in Bihar. As the BSEB continues to pave the way for educational reforms and enhancements, students are left to celebrate their achievements and contemplate their future endeavors.
For the latest updates and ease of checking their results, students are encouraged to utilize the BSEB's dedicated sites or related educational portals.
