Haryana Board Flags 100 Underperforming Schools as Class 12 Results Show Stark Disparities

The Board of Secondary Education, Haryana (BSEH), has released a detailed performance report following the declaration of Class 12 board exam results, highlighting 100 underperforming schools including 18 schools that recorded a 0% pass rate.

According to BSEH Chairman Dr. Pawan Kumar, the overall pass percentage for regular students stood at 85.66%, while private candidates recorded a lower 63.21%. The district-wise analysis, however, exposed severe performance gaps among schools across Haryana.

Zero Pass Rate in 18 Schools Raises Alarms

The board identified several schools that failed to cross even the 35% pass threshold. Alarmingly, 18 schools reported a zero pass rate, indicating a grave learning crisis. In one such case, none of the 13 students from a school managed to pass. In most other zero-result schools, the number of students ranged from 1 to 2, with equally dismal results.

“This reflects an urgent need for academic intervention and accountability,” Dr. Kumar stated.

Board Recommends Action and Teacher Training

The board has submitted its findings to the Directorate of Education, recommending disciplinary action against staff in non-performing institutions. A copy of the report has also been shared with the Ministry of Education, underlining the severity of the issue.

Dr. Kumar emphasized the importance of mandatory teacher orientation and training, particularly for educators in poorly performing schools. He also called for greater parent-teacher-student engagement to boost accountability and outcomes.

Class 12 Result Highlights (2025):

• Overall pass percentage: 85.66%

• Girls' pass rate: 89.41%

• Boys' pass rate: 81.86%

• Gender gap: Girls outperformed boys by 7.55%

• Stream-wise performance:

  • Arts: 85.31%

  • Science: 83.05%

  • Commerce: 92.20%

The BSEH’s report serves as a call to action for the state's education system, highlighting both achievements and critical areas that need immediate reform. With students' futures at stake, authorities are expected to take swift steps to address the glaring disparities and uplift the standard of education in underperforming regions.