Mumbai leaps from last to third in HSC rankings with minor gain, as other divisions falter
Students from Ram Narain Ruia College, Matunga, celebrate after the HSC exam results were declared in Mumbai. Pic/Shadab Khan
In a significant academic turnaround, the Mumbai division recorded a 92.93 per cent pass percentage in the Maharashtra HSC (Std XII) Board Exams 2025—a marked improvement that catapulted it from last place in 2024 to third position among the state’s nine divisions.
While the jump in pass percentage from 91.95 per cent in 2024 to 92.93 per cent in 2025 was marginal (a 0.98 per cent rise), it was enough to boost Mumbai’s ranking significantly—highlighting both its own improvement and a comparative dip in performance by other divisions.
“To go from last place to third among nine divisions, and that too with one of the highest candidate loads, is a testament to sustained hard work and focused support systems,” said Rajendra Ahire, chairman of the Mumbai Divisional Board.
Marginal dip overall
Statewide, 91.88 per cent of students passed the exam—a drop from 93.37 per cent in 2024. Konkan retained the top position with 96.74 per cent, though slightly down from last year’s 97.51 per cent. Kolhapur secured second place with 93.64 per cent, compared to 94.24 per cent in 2024. Latur saw the steepest drop, plunging from 92.36 per cent (3rd in 2024) to 89.46 per cent, becoming the lowest-ranked division in 2025.
What principals say
Dr Minu Madlani, academic advisor, KPB Hinduja College of Commerce
“The 2025 results reflect the commitment of students statewide. We’re proud to report a 99.46 per cent pass rate at our college.
The performance shows a shift towards academic consistency and career-focused learning. With NEP implementation, we see greater emphasis on conceptual clarity, critical thinking, and skill integration. This student-centric ecosystem is vital for future readiness.”
Shraddha Daxini, vice-principal (junior college), RD & SH National College
“Our results, already high, improved further this academic year. We focus on building students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them adapt. Alongside academic excellence, we emphasise ethics, social responsibility, and career readiness through year-round counselling and mentoring sessions.”
Mumbai at a glance (2025)
Total candidates appeared: 3,14,144
Total candidates passed: 2,91,955
Statewide results (stream-wise)
Science
97.82%
Commerce
92.18%
Arts
85.88%
Vocational
87.75%
92.93%
Pass percentage reported by Mumbai division
Gender-wise trend
Girls outperformed boys across the state, a trend reflected in Mumbai as well
Girls’ pass percentage (Mumbai): 92.13%
Boys’ pass percentage (Mumbai): 88.71 %
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