Guwahati, April 10 Boys outperformed girls in the Class 10 Assam Board examinations, the results of which were announced on Friday.
A total of 4,29,249 students appeared for the examinations held in February-March this year, with 65.62 per cent of the students passing. This represents an increase in the overall pass percentage from 63.98 per cent in 2025.
The pass percentage for boys was 67.78 per cent, while that for girls was 63.96 per cent.
The Assam State School Education Board, which conducted the examinations, also announced the names of the top three performers. Jyotirmay Das of Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Patacharkuchi, secured the first position, scoring 591 marks out of a total of 600.
Akankha Bhuyan of Ambikagiri Rai Chaudhuri Jatiya Vidyalaya secured the second position, with a total score of 589.
Jia Farah Islam of Little Flower HS School, Dibrugarh, and Surjit Akhtar of Little Flowers School, Nalbari, jointly secured the third position, with 588 marks each.
The top three best-performing districts were Dima Hasao with an overall pass percentage of 88.23, Sivasagar (84.08), and Dibrugarh (78.46).
Congratulating the successful students, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged those who did not perform as expected to continue working with determination.
"Heartiest congratulations to all the students who passed the HSLC Examination 2026. May this milestone open new opportunities ahead," he said in a post on X.
"To those who did not get the expected results, stay determined. With hard work and perseverance, you will surely succeed. My best wishes always," Sarma added.