Over 70 per cent clear HS science exam in Asom

Guwahati, May 22 (UNI) Over 70 per cent pass percentage was recorded in today's class XII examination results of science stream, conducted by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC).

The top position in the ten state ranks declared by the Council was grabbed by Salt Brooke Academy, Dibrugarh, while Cotton College, Guwahati, had six students in the top ranks.

Of the total 14,373 students who had taken the examination conducted in late February, 10,423 students cleared it. The total percentage was 72.52.

In a repeat of previous years, girls once again outshone boys in total pass percentage. A total of 75.77 per cent girls were declared successful against 71.17 per cent boys.

Altogether 449 students obtained star marks (75 per cent and above) while 3,242 passed out in the first division.

AHSEC chairman Dilip K Kakati had yesterday announced that Rs 1,000 and a merit certificate would be awarded to students securing star marks.

Anjanmoni Mudoi stood first in the state with 450 marks out of 500 marks. Monikongkana Hazarika and Anup Sharma, both of Cotton College, came second and third respectively with 444 and 441 marks each.

Besides the top slot, the Salt Brooke Academy had two more students in the top ten. Darrang College grabbed two positions while Lumding College, Srimanta Shankardev Academy and Dhing College had one representation each in the top list.

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