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At 79.1, pass percentage of corpn schools marks slight dip from '23

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May 11, 2024

Poor show in schools merged from extended areas due to delayed appointment of teachers

- SUBASHINI VIJAYAKUMAR

At 79.1, pass percentage of corpn schools marks slight dip from '23

The class 10 pass percentage in corporation schools in the city has again fallen short of the overall state average. While the state average stood at 91.55%, the corporation schools managed only 79.1%, which is slightly lower than last year’s figure of 79.60%.

Official sources said that while many cor poration schools in the core city area fared better than last year, the schools that were handed over to the corporation from extended areas performed poorly, bringing down the overall pass percentage.

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