The CISCE announced the results for both exams on Wednesday. Nationwide, over 2.5 lakh students appeared for Class 10 and nearly one lakh for Class 12 across India and abroad
The BMC-run Woollen Mill ICSE school achieved 100 percent results in the board exam. This is the first batch of the school situated at Grant Road.
Maharashtra has once again upheld its strong academic performance in the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), with a 99.90 per cent pass percentage in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Class 10) and 99.81 per cent in the Indian School Certificate (Class 12) for the 2025 academic year. The CISCE announced the results for both exams on Wednesday. Nationwide, over 2.5 lakh students appeared for Class 10 and nearly one lakh for Class 12 across India and abroad.
In Maharashtra, 29,282 students took the ICSE exam, while 3,723 appeared for ISC. Girls continued to outperform boys. In ICSE, girls achieved a 99.92 per cent pass rate, slightly ahead of boys at 99.89 per cent. In ISC, girls recorded 99.95 per cent, while boys were at 99.65 per cent.
The state’s ISC results are up from 99.71 per cent in 2024 and 98.69 per cent in 2023. ICSE pass rates, though slightly lower than 99.96 per cent in 2024, remain among the country’s highest.
Nationally, ICSE students recorded a 99.09 per cent pass rate, rising from 98.99 per cent in 2024. ISC students saw 99.02 per cent, up from 98.19 per cent last year and 96.93 per cent in 2023. Girls outshone boys again—ICSE: 99.37 per cent vs 98.84 per cent, ISC: 99.45 per cent vs 98.64 per cent.
Region-wise, the Western region, including Maharashtra and Goa, led ICSE with 99.83 per cent, while the Southern region topped ISC with 99.76 per cent. Goa achieved a perfect 100 per cent pass rate in both exams.
The option for rechecking and re-evaluation of answer scripts remains open till May 10, accessible via the ‘Public Services’ link on the CISCE website. Improvement exams for up to two subjects will also be held in July.
While declaring the results on Wednesday, Dr Joseph Emmanuel, chief executive and secretary of CISCE, reiterated the Council’s stance on discontinuing merit lists to discourage unhealthy competition, a policy first introduced in 2024.
In Maharashtra, candidates from marginalised communities and special difficulty categories also performed admirably.
For instance, scheduled tribe candidates in ISC achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, and students with learning disabilities and visual challenges continued to score above 90 per cent in many cases.
BMC’s first batch score 100 percent
The BMC-run Woollen Mill ICSE school achieved 100 percent results in the board exam. This is the first batch of the school situated at Grant Road.
Notable performances include Yuvasri Saravanan, who scored 93.02 per cent, and Arpit Yadav, who scored 91.08 per cent. The school achieved a 100 per cent pass result in the Class 10 ICSE board exam, said BMC officials. The school started in 2020-21.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr Amit Saini congratulated the students. A total of 27 students appeared for the Class 10 board exam. Among them, seven students scored 81 per cent or above.
Principals’ speak
Jamnabai Narsee school
The principal of Jamnabai Narsee School, Sonali Gandhi, said, “Our students' outstanding performance in the board exams is a shining testament to their dedication and hard work. At Jamnabai Narsee School, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, providing our students with the support and resources they need to succeed. Our vision is to empower them to reach their full potential and achieve greatness in all their endeavours. We are incredibly proud of our students' achievements and look forward to seeing them excel in the future.”
Bombay Scottish School
Talking about the performance of students in Bombay Scottish School- Mahim, Principal Sunita George said, "The results have been very good. We have topped the country in the science and commerce stream in ISC. The highest is 100 per cent. It is the first time that Grade XII toppers have secured 100 per cent, I think. At ICSE, our highest score is 99.6 per cent. 156 students out of 213 students have secured 90 per cent and above at Bombay Scottish Mahim. This year, the papers were more analytical, yet our students have done extremely well."
Jasudben ML School
Damayanti Bhattacharya, principal, Jasudben ML School at Santacruz West, said, “This year, an impressive 74 per cent of our students scored above 90 per cent. Given the analytical and application-based orientation of the 2025 CISCE examinations, our students have commendably upheld the proud academic legacy of Jasudben ML School.
Podar International School Nerul
"A close analysis of the data has revealed that there has been a significant improvement in the performance of the students this year as compared to last year. A total of 189 students appeared in the examination, and 91 students achieved more than 90 per cent. There are no students below 66.6 per cent. Meticulous organisational planning and the unstinted efforts of all the faculty members have been instrumental in the success of the students," said Dr Bhushan Bonde, principal, Podar International School Nerul.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
“We are immensely proud of our students — 84 per cent of the cohort scored above 95 per cent, and 97 per cent of the cohort scored above 90 per cent. This year’s analytical exam format was met with confidence thanks to our faculty’s focused preparation and the students’ strong conceptual understanding,” said Anjana Roy, head of middle school & ICSE, Dhirubhai Ambani International School.
Results at glance
No of candidates appeared:
ICSE: 2,52,557
Boys: 1,34,700 - 53.33 per cent
Girls: 1,17,857 - 46.67 per cent
ISC: 99,551
Boys: 52,339 - 52.58 per cent
Girls: 47,212 - 47.42 per cent
Overall pass percentage
ICSE: 99.09per cent
ISC: 99.02per cent
Schools in Maharashtra that presented candidates:
ICSE: 270
ISC: 77
No of candidates appeared:
ICSE: 29,282
Boys: 15,721 - 53.69 per cent
Girls: 13,561 - 46.31 per cent
ISC: 3723
Boys: 1718 - 46.39 per cent are
Girls: 2006 - 53.85 per cent
Pass percentage
ICSE: 99.90 per cent
ISC: 99.81 per cent
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