SSLC exam results 2025: 144 schools record zero pass percentage; 22 students score 625/625
Bengaluru: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced the results of the 2024-25 academic year's SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) examinations, revealing mixed outcomes across the state.
A total of 144 schools have recorded zero pass percentage, raising serious concerns about the quality of education in these institutions. Of these, 108 are unaided schools, 30 aided, and 6 government-run schools.
In contrast, 921 schools achieved 100% pass results, comprising 539 unaided, 329 government, and 53 aided schools.
22 students secure 100% marks
An impressive 22 students scored a perfect 625 out of 625 marks, while 65 students scored 624, 108 scored 623, 189 scored 622, 259 scored 621, and 327 scored 620 marks.
Overall pass percentage at 66.14%
Out of 7,90,890 students who appeared for the examination, 5,23,075 students passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 66.14%.
District-wise performance
Dakshina Kannada district secured the top position with a pass percentage of 91.12%, where 25,326 out of 27,795 students passed.
Udupi district came second with 89.96%, as 12,215 of 13,579 students passed.
Uttara Kannada took the third position.
Kalaburagi district ranked last with a pass percentage of just 42.43%, where only 16,658 out of 39,257 students cleared the exam.
Category-wise results
Unaided schools: 75.59%
Government schools: 62.7%
Aided schools: 58.97%
Exam details
The SSLC exams were conducted across 2,818 centres in Karnataka from March 21 to April 4, 2025, with around 8.96 lakh students (4,61,563 boys and 4,34,884 girls) appearing for the exams.
Official announcement
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa officially released the results at a press conference held at the Board of Secondary Education office in Malleswaram, Bengaluru.
Students can check their results at the official websites: kseab.karnataka.gov.in or karresults.nic.in.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
