JAC Class 10 Topper List 2025: Gitanjali scores 98.6%, girls outperform boys

JAC Class 10 Topper List 2025: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the results of the Annual Secondary Examination 2025, bringing cheers to thousands of students across the state.

A total of 4,31,488 students appeared for the examination this year out of 4,33,944 registered candidates.

Among them, an impressive 3,95,755 students cleared the exam, pushing the overall pass percentage to 91.71% — a notable improvement from last year's 90.40%.In terms of division-wise performance, 2,21,040 students secured a first division, 1,57,194 bagged second division, and 17,521 passed with third division.

These figures reflect a steady academic momentum and a positive shift in student outcomes across Jharkhand, with the efforts of educators, students, and policymakers clearly bearing fruit.JAC Class 10 Topper List 2025: Students Scoring 487 Marks and AboveThis year’s state topper is Gitanjali, a student of Indira Gandhi Balika High School, Hazaribagh, who scored a remarkable 493 out of 500 marks, translating to a 98.60% score.

Her exceptional performance highlights the academic rigor and the nurturing environment provided by her school.Close on her heels are four students who tied for second position with 491 marks (98.20%). These include Ritu Kumari, Amrita Gupta, and Puja Kumari from the same school as the topper, along with Amar Kumar from Prop V High School, Tilaiya Rangatand. The presence of multiple toppers from a single school underscores the role of institutional excellence in academic success.The following students secured 487 marks or higher, earning them the top ranks in the state merit list:

Click here to check complete toppers listJAC Class 10 Result 2025: Hazaribagh, Dumka Lead District PerformanceAmong the five administrative divisions, Dumka led with the highest pass percentage of 94.34%, followed closely by Hazaribagh at 93.55%. Daltonganj was not far behind with a success rate of 93.26%, reflecting strong performances in these regions.On the other hand, the Kolhan division witnessed the lowest pass percentage at 85.78%, significantly lower than its 90.43% last year. Ranchi also saw a dip in performance with 87.30% pass rate, down from 90.20% in 2024.

JAC Class 10 Result 2025: Girls Secure Higher Pass Percentage than BoysIn a continuation of a familiar trend, girls once again outperformed boys in the JAC 10th board results. While 92.38% of the girls who appeared for the exam cleared it successfully, boys trailed slightly behind at 90.96%.The female students also dominated the merit list, taking the majority of top spots. With government and school-level initiatives focused on female education in Jharkhand, the results are a clear indicator of progress toward gender parity in academic achievement.

JAC Class 10 Result 2025: Category-Wise Performance Sees MBC Students ExcelThe 2025 JAC Class 10 results reveal that students from the Most Backward Class (MBC) category achieved the highest pass percentage of 95.36%, showcasing their growing academic strength.

This was followed by Backward Class (BC) students with 93.92%, and Scheduled Caste (SC) students at 92.08%. General category students registered a pass rate of 91.27%, while Scheduled Tribe (ST) students recorded 89.84%, which, although slightly lower, still reflects a strong showing.

When comparing gender-wise performance across categories, girls consistently outperformed boys in most segments. Among general category students, 1,32,982 girls passed compared to 1,10,898 boys.

A similar trend was seen in the ST and BC categories. This performance underlines the growing academic participation and success of female students from all socio-economic backgrounds in Jharkhand.

JAC Class 10 Result 2025: 7-Year Comparison Shows Resilience and GrowthAn analysis of JAC Class 10 results over the past seven years shows an overall upward trend, despite occasional dips. The lowest pass percentage was seen in 2018 at 59.56%, while 2021 marked a peak with a remarkable 95.95% pass rate, largely attributed to pandemic-related evaluation relaxations.

The results slightly dipped in the following two years but showed a positive resurgence in 2025, with a 1.31% increase over the previous year.This consistent improvement reflects the state’s ongoing investment in education, especially in rural and marginalized areas. It also signals the effectiveness of reforms, enhanced school infrastructure, and digital learning initiatives that are helping students perform better year-on-year.