Mumbai students excel despite 3.36% dip in Maharashtra’s CBSE Class 12 results

Maharashtra’s Class 12 CBSE results showed a 3.36% decline in pass rates, falling to 87.32% this year from 90.68% in 2023. Out of 43,331 registered students, 36,923 cleared the exams, with girls achieving an 88.95% pass rate compared to 85.92% for boys. The exams were held across 352 centers for 606 schools, marking the first use of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for digital evaluation. Top performers included Diya Patel and Riddhi Goyal from Delhi Public School, Nerul, who scored 99.2% in the commerce stream. Patel plans to study at NMIMS, while Goyal, also training in Bharatanatyam, aims for Shri Ram College of Commerce to become a chartered accountant. In science, Mrinalini Singh and Pratham Sharma from R N Podar School scored 98%, with Singh focusing on data science and Sharma expressing frustration over NEET examination controversies. Humanities students also excelled, with Nandika Prakash from DPS Nerul scoring 98.8% and targeting civil services. She credited her teachers for consistent support, even via WhatsApp. Monisha Mulupuru from Bal Bharati School, Kharghar, also scored 98.8%, attributing success to disciplined self-study and a three-day revision strategy. The CBSE introduced OSM to improve evaluation accuracy, speed, and transparency, replacing manual checks. Despite the dip in overall results, Mumbai schools like Delhi Public School Nerul, R N Podar, and Bal Bharati Public School showcased strong performances across streams. Students like Yuvangad Singh, who scored 93.4% despite disabilities, highlighted resilience. The results reflect both academic achievements and ongoing challenges, including exam controversies and digital evaluation transitions.