Overview

• The 2025 Higher Secondary examination results revealed a statewide pass rate of 63.98%, the lowest in three years, with notable declines across Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational streams.
• The Vocational stream saw the steepest drop, falling to 68.55% from 85.78% in 2024, while Science, Commerce, and Arts also recorded significant decreases in pass percentages.
• 155 students were expelled for using unfair means during the examinations, raising concerns about academic preparedness and exam integrity in the state.
• Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced plans to establish higher secondary schools in every gram panchayat to address rural education gaps and improve foundational learning.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Bihu and Puja committees to organize after-school support classes for government school students to enhance academic performance.