India: PM Modi’s Heartfelt message to CBSE Class XII students: You Are More Than Your Exam Results

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated all the successful candidates of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII examinations, while also offering words of encouragement to those who may feel they could have done better.

In a tweet, Modi congratulated the passed students for their hard work and determination, while also acknowledging the monumental role played by parents and teachers in the success of the youngsters.

“I congratulate all the #ExamWarriors who have successfully passed the CBSE Class XII examinations. I am proud of these youngsters for their hardwork and determination. I also congratulate their parents and teachers for their monumental role in the success of the youngsters.” Modi in a tweet said.

I congratulate all the #ExamWarriors who have successfully passed the CBSE Class XII examinations. I am proud of these youngsters for their hardwork and determination. I also congratulate their parents and teachers for their monumental role in the success of the youngsters.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 12, 2023

However, Modi also offered words of encouragement to those who may not have performed to their expectations, reminding them that “One set of exams doesn’t define you.”

“I would like to tell those bright youngsters who feel they could have done better in the Class XII exams – you have so much more to look forward to in the coming times. One set of exams doesn’t define you. Harness your talents in areas you are passionate about. You will shine!” he said.

I would like to tell those bright youngsters who feel they could have done better in the Class XII exams – you have so much more to look forward to in the coming times. One set of exams doesn’t define you. Harness your talents in areas you are passionate about. You will shine!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 12, 2023

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday declared the result for the Class 12 Board exam.

The pass percentage this year is 87.33 per cent, which betters the pass percentage of 83.40 per cent in 2019 in the pre-Covid period, according to CBSE.

The Board also said that it will not be awarding first, second or third divisions to its students in a bid to avoid unhealthy competition. CBSE will, however, issue merit certificate to 0.1 per cent of students whop have scored the highest marks in the subjects.

The region with the best pass percentage is Thiruvananthapuram, where 99,91 per cent students have cleared the exam. With 78.05 per cent, Prayagraj is at the bottom of the list.