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In April 2024, the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) announced the results for the Class 5 and Class 8 board examinations. The outcomes highlighted a significant achievement for female students, with girls outperforming boys in both examinations. Additionally, the results shed light on the superior performance of students from rural schools compared to their urban counterparts.
Class 5 Examination Results
Approximately 12.33 lakh students appeared for the Class 5 examination. Of these, 11.22 lakh students passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 90.97%. A gender-wise breakdown reveals that 5.69 lakh boys and 5.52 lakh girls passed the exam. This translates to a pass percentage of 89.62% for boys and 92.41% for girls, indicating that girls outperformed boys by a margin of 2.79%. citeturn0search0
Class 8 Examination Results
In the Class 8 examination, 11.37 lakh students appeared, with 9.97 lakh passing, resulting in a pass percentage of 87.71%. Among the successful candidates, 5.01 lakh were boys, and 4.96 lakh were girls. The pass percentages stood at 85.94% for boys and 89.56% for girls, further underscoring the academic excellence of female students in the state. citeturn0search0
Regional Performance Insights
The examination results also provided insights into regional performances across Madhya Pradesh. In the Class 5 examination, the top-performing divisions and districts were:
- Divisions:
- Shahdol
- Narsinghpur
- Districts:
- Narsinghpur
- Alirajpur
- Jhabua
- Sehore
Similarly, in the Class 8 examination, the leading divisions and districts were:
- Divisions:
- Indore
- Narmadapuram
- Jabalpur
- Chambal
- Bhopal
- Gwalior
- Shahdol
- Ujjain
- Rewa
- Sagar
- Districts:
- Narsinghpur
- Alirajpur
- Jhabua
- Sehore
- Anuppur
- Barwani
- Dindori
- Mandla
- Chhindwara
- Burhanpur
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Performance of Rural vs. Urban Schools
An analysis of the performance of rural and urban schools revealed that rural institutions outperformed urban ones. In the Class 5 examination, rural schools achieved a pass percentage of 92.60%, while urban schools had a pass percentage of 86.19%. Similarly, in the Class 8 examination, rural schools reported an 88.35% pass rate, whereas urban schools had an 86.04% pass rate. citeturn0search3
Implications and Future Outlook
The 2024 board examination results in Madhya Pradesh serve as a testament to the state’s educational progress, particularly in empowering female students and enhancing rural education. The consistent trend of girls outperforming boys across both examinations suggests a positive shift towards gender equality in education. Moreover, the superior performance of rural schools indicates effective educational strategies and resource utilization in these areas.
Looking ahead, it is crucial for educational authorities to analyze these results comprehensively to identify successful practices and areas needing improvement. By focusing on replicating effective teaching methodologies and providing targeted support where necessary, Madhya Pradesh can continue to build on these achievements, ensuring quality education for all its students.
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