Class XII: Overall pass percentage pegged at 86 making it best in last 3 years
TG students top Arts, Commerce streams, MECI bags Science
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, July 17 2020:
Tamphasana Girls' Higher Secondary School has bagged first positions of Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) 2020 in both Arts and Commerce streams.
Khomdram Menaka Devi, daughter of Khomdram Shantibala Devi and Khomdram Shyamkishor Singh of Kwakeithel Moirang Purel Leikai scored 464 out of 500 marks to bag the first position in the Arts stream while Justina Yendrembam, daughter of Y (O) Somola Devi and Y Amarjit Singh of Kangla Siphai scored 448 out of 500 marks to bag the top position in Commerce stream.
Four students from Government schools are among the first top ten position holders in Arts stream.
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MECI Explorer Academy, Changangei Uchekon student Archana Hijam, daughter of Thounaojam Subashini Devi and Hijam Ranjitkumar Singh of Andro Mamang Leikai scored 485 out of 500 marks to top the Science stream.
Overall pass percentage for all the streams this year stood at 86 which is the highest in the last three years.
In 2019 the pass percentage stood at 73.83 while in 2018 it was 67.04.Out of 29,144 students enrolled for the examination, 29,072 students appeared in the exam.
Altogether 25,002 students passed the exam.
Result of HSE 2020 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM) was officially declared by Education Minister Th Radheshyam at the office of COHSEM, Babupara today.
Dr Radheshyam congratulated the position holders and at the same time, encouraged all students saying that not only position holders but also those who have will and determination will surely be successful in life.
He continued that those who couldn't get through this year can do better next time.
On the improvement in results this year as compared to previous years, Radheshyam said that the credit has to go to the students as they gave full efforts and dedication.
There have been some changes in the system, the students were motivated and they realized the importance of proper education and did well in the exams, he added.
The improvement in the Class XII result is an indication of the hard work put in by all concerned including students, teachers, parents, staff of Education Department.
He further lauded the teachers for their dedication during evaluation of papers despite the COVID 19 pandemic.
Candidates who are eligible for improvement examination shall have to appear in the Higher Secondary Improvement Examination, 2020 to be held in the month of August, 2020 .
Commissioner, Education (S) T Ranjit Singh, Director, Education (S) Th Kirankumar, COHSEM Chairman Lamabam Mahendra Singh, among others were present at the announcement of the examination result.