Hyderabad: Students from Telangana delivered yet another impressive performance in the CBSE class 10 exams with and the state emerging among the top performers in the country, as per results announced on Wednesday.While Tamil Nadu topped the list with a pass percentage of 99.9%, Telangana was a close second — along with Kerala — with both states clocking a pass percentage of 99.8%. In 2025, the state stood at third position behind Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Girls from the state fared marginally better than boys with their pass percentages hitting 99.9% and 99.7% respectively.Many schools in the city saw 100% pass percentages with their top scorers securing over 98%. This includes Kode Sri Akshayafrom Kennedy High The Global School (98.5%); Jyothika Polu from Sister Niveditha School, Ameerpet (98.4%); Reddy Bhanu Charan from Gitanjali Devakul (98%) and Savaram Lakshmi Skandaa from Jubilee Hills Public School (96.8 %).Smitha Govind, principal of Army Public School in Bolarum, said: “Our top student is Anshika Goyal, who scored 98.2%. At our school, excellence extends beyond academic achievement. This exceptional result reflects the spirit of perseverance, integrity, and holistic development that we strive to instil in every child.”“This success reflects the perseverance of our students and the dedication of our faculty. Our top scorer is Bhavya Rathi, who achieved 97.4%. We are immensely proud of all our students for upholding the tradition of excellence,” said K Vinitha, principal of AMS P Obul Reddy School.“The focus has shifted to meaningful learning from rote learning that was followed in the past,” said Rekha Rao, principal, Oxford Grammar School. She added: “This year’s performance reaffirms focus on conceptual clarity, skill building and holistic development.”Schools shared that the results this year have been outstanding despite certain challenges during the examination period, including adjusting to evolving academic expectations, managing time effectively and coping with exam-related stress.This is also the first time that CBSE is conducting two board exams. Second boards will start from May 15 and will go on till June 1. This optional exam will give students another chance to improve scores or retake failed papers, with the best score being considered, and it covers up to three subjects.Journey through illness and determinationA student of Oxford Grammar School, Bodhan Kumar’s academic journey has been one of resilience in the face of health challenges. As a child in class 4, he suffered a fall from a flight of steps, resulting in swelling above his eye. This became a recurring challenge in pursuing his studies. “He would frequently experience symptoms such as severe headaches, dizziness and bouts of vomiting, which disrupted his routine and affected his ability to study with focus. Despite these setbacks, he remained committed to his studies. His school supported him immensely in his journey, which ensured he stayed on track academically,” his father, Subramanyam P V, said. Bodhan not only managed to complete his schooling but also secured 68% in his class 10 examinations. Bodhan now wants to pursue science in class 11, reflecting his determination to move forward despite ongoing challenges.Sreethan’s resilience in the face of personal lossJust days before his board examinations, Sreethan, a student of Hyderabad Public School, suddenly lost his father. A granite businessman he passed away due to kidney-related complications, leaving the family grief-stricken. The emotional challenge was immense, particularly as Sreethan had his Mathematics exam the day of his father’s 11th-day ceremony. “Despite the personal loss and emotional strain, Sreethan chose to stay focused and appear for his exams. Displaying exceptional willpower and determination, he completed his board exams and secured an impressive aggregate of 85.6%,” said Sreethan’s mother, Chaitanya. Looking ahead, Sreethan has expressed a clear ambition to pursue science in the MPC stream during his intermediate studies, with the goal of entering the field of engineering, carrying forward his aspirations even in the absence of his father.
