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The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially declared the results for the Class 12 (Intermediate) examinations for the academic year 2024-2025. The results were announced on March 25, 2025, by the Education Minister of Bihar, Sunil Kumar, marking a significant milestone in the state’s educational calendar. This year, the examinations were conducted between February 1 and February 15, 2025, with over 12.8 lakh students appearing across various streams. citeturn0search4
Overall Pass Percentage:
The overall pass percentage for the 2025 Intermediate Annual Examination stands at 86.56%. This reflects a slight decrease from the previous year’s pass percentage of 87.21%. However, it shows a notable improvement compared to the 83.73% pass rate recorded in 2023. citeturn0search4
Stream-wise Pass Percentages:
- Science Stream: The Science stream recorded a pass percentage of 89.50%, with 6,41,847 girls and 6,50,466 boys appearing for the exams. citeturn0search4
- Commerce Stream: The Commerce stream saw a pass percentage of 94.77%. citeturn0search7
- Arts Stream: The Arts stream had a pass percentage of 82.75%. citeturn0search4
Top Performers:
In a remarkable achievement, female students dominated the merit list across all streams. The top performers are as follows:
- Science Stream:
- Priya Jaiswal: Secured the top position with 484 marks, achieving a percentage of 96.8%.
- Akash Kumar: Placed second with 480 marks (96%).
- Ravi Kumar: Ranked third with 478 marks (95.6%). citeturn0search4
- Arts Stream:
- Ankita Kumari and Shakib Shah: Jointly topped with 473 marks each, corresponding to a percentage of 94.6%.
- Anushka Kumari: Secured the second position with 471 marks (94.2%).
- Rokaiya Fatma: Placed third with 470 marks (94%). citeturn0search3
- Commerce Stream:
- Raushani Kumari: Achieved the top rank with 475 marks (95%).
- Antra Khushi: Ranked second with 473 marks (94.6%).
- Shrishti Kumari: Placed third with 471 marks (94.2%). citeturn0search3
Girls’ Performance:
This year, girls have outperformed boys across all streams. In the Science stream, the pass rate for girls was 89.66%, while boys had a pass rate of 89.50%. In the Commerce stream, girls achieved a pass rate of 94.77%, and in the Arts stream, the pass rate for girls was 82.75%. citeturn0search4
Examination Integrity Measures:

To address concerns about examination malpractices, the BSEB has implemented stringent measures in recent years. These include the adoption of modern technology for conducting exams and evaluating answer sheets, ensuring a fair and transparent examination process. The board’s commitment to integrity is further demonstrated by the rigorous verification process for declaring toppers, aiming to prevent any fraudulent claims. citeturn0search8
Result Access and Re-evaluation:
Students can access their results by visiting the official BSEB websites:
To check their results, students need to enter their roll code and roll number as mentioned on their admit cards. For those who wish to apply for re-evaluation or scrutiny of their answer sheets, the BSEB has provided a window from April 1 to April 8, 2025. Additionally, applications for compartmental and special exams can also be submitted during this period. The board aims to declare the results of these exams by May 31, 2025, ensuring that students do not lose an academic year. citeturn0search5
Conclusion:
The BSEB’s timely declaration of the Class 12 results reflects the board’s commitment to efficiency and transparency. While there is a slight dip in the overall pass percentage compared to the previous year, the consistent performance across streams and the dominance of female students in the merit list are commendable. The implementation of strict examination integrity measures further enhances the credibility of the results. Students are encouraged to review their results carefully and utilize the re-evaluation opportunities if necessary, ensuring that their academic records accurately reflect their efforts and achievements.