Mangaluru: The CBSE schools across Dakshina Kannada district recorded strong performances in the Class 10 board examination results announced on Wednesday evening, with schools reporting a higher number of distinctions and an overall improvement over the previous academic year.Schools in Dakshina Kannada fall under the CBSE’s Bengaluru region. According to school managements, students performed well in most subjects, though mathematics was described as comparatively difficult and lengthy.Fr Johnson L Sequeira, principal of Lourdes Central School, said the overall outcome was better than last year and pointed to the large number of students securing distinction as evidence of improved performance. He said mathematics affected the possibility of even better scores, as many students found the paper tougher than expected.School authorities said the early declaration of results would benefit students by allowing them to move ahead with admission and academic planning without delay. In previous years, CBSE Class 10 results were generally announced in the second week of May. This year’s result announcement has gained added significance as CBSE has introduced two board examinations (exam-2) for Class 10 students for the first time. The new system is expected to provide students with an additional opportunity to improve or clear subjects. Exam 2 is scheduled to be held in May for students who were unable to clear the examination in the first attempt.Outstanding performances Several schools reported outstanding performances with a 100% pass result this year. Rev Fr Rohan D’Almeida, principal of St Aloysius Gonzaga School, said the school achieved a cent per cent result. Of the 114 students who appeared, 50 secured distinction (85% and above), 59 secured first class (60-85%), and five students secured second class (50-60%). Valerie Janice Rodrigues topped the school with 98%, followed by Keitha Diantha Sequeira with 96%, and Arush Santosh Nayak with 95.8%.Mount Carmel Central School also recorded a 100% result. Principal Sr Melissa said the school’s top performers were Manav Menon, who scored 99.6% (498/500), Akshaya Prashanth with 98.4% (492/500), and Anbu Narendra Bala with 97.8% (489/500). Out of 188 students who appeared, 127 secured distinctions, with several students achieving centum in various subjects.At Lourdes Central School, six students—Advaith UP, Al Anika Shetty, Deon Febin, Rovina J Andrade, Nived Ragesh and Pradyun Shetty—emerged as school toppers, each scoring above 97%.PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Panambur, also achieved a 100% pass result, with all 109 students clearing the examination. Sanvi Parida secured the top position with 490 marks (98%), followed by Nisarga with 483 marks and Akanksh MN with 482 marks.
