Government flags gaps in states with split boards

Manash Pratim Gohain / TNN / Updated: Jun 19, 2025, 04:16 IST

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The Centre has urged Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Manipur, Odisha, Telangana, and West Bengal to adopt a unified board for Classes X and XII, addressing concerns over poor academic performance. These states accounted for 66% of student failures in 2024. Integrated board systems, like those in Kerala, Odisha, and Manipur, demonstrated higher pass rates, exceeding 97%.

Government flags gaps in states with split boards

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NEW DELHI: Centre has recommended that Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Manipur, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal adopt a common board for Class X and XII, citing poor academic outcomes and fragmented governance due to split exam system, reports Manash Gohain.These states accounted for 66% of student failures in 2024, according to an analysis of results across 66 education boards conducted by department of school education and literacy. The split system has different boards to conduct Class X and Class XII exams. Last year, 22.17 lakh students failed Class X and 20.16 lakh failed Class XII. While the numbers have improved over the decade, officials said they remain a significant barrier to better retention and transition to higher education.A major trend noted is that girls are outperforming boys across most boards, especially in science. States like Kerala, Odisha and Manipur, which have integrated board systems, recorded pass rates above 97%, with Kerala at 99.96%.

About the AuthorManash Pratim Gohain

Manash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.

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