CISCE Results 2025: Karnataka Outperforms National Average with 99.70% in ICSE and 99.63% in ISC

BENGALURU, April 30, 2025 — Karnataka has once again demonstrated academic excellence in the CISCE board examinations, surpassing national averages in both the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) results for 2025. According to data released by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Karnataka registered a 99.70% pass percentage in ICSE and 99.63% in ISC, significantly higher than the national averages of 99.09% and 99.02%, respectively.

Strong Statewide Performance Across Categories

A total of 29,745 students appeared for the ICSE exam, while 2,442 students sat for the ISC exam across the state. Only 89 ICSE and 9 ISC students did not clear the exams. In the ICSE category, girls outperformed boys with a pass rate of 99.82%, whereas in the ISC exam, boys led slightly with 99.65%, compared to 99.61% for girls.

Educational institutions in Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru, reported a high number of students scoring above 90%, reinforcing the state’s reputation for academic rigor and quality education.

Special Category Results Reflect Inclusivity

Karnataka’s performance in special categories underlines the impact of inclusive education initiatives:

ICSE Special Category Results:

• SC (Scheduled Caste): 1,919 students appeared, 99.41% passed

• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 479 students appeared, 99.37% passed

• OBC (Other Backward Classes): 13,238 students appeared, 99.56% passed

ISC Special Category Results:

• SC: 97 candidates appeared, 93.81% pass rate

• ST: All 33 students passed, achieving a 100% pass rate

• OBC: All 447 candidates passed with a 100% success rate

These figures emphasize the positive impact of policy-driven efforts to bridge educational gaps and promote equity among students from diverse backgrounds.

Education Experts Praise Statewide Efforts

Experts attribute Karnataka’s stellar performance to consistent curriculum delivery, effective use of digital tools, and early academic interventions. “Robust infrastructure, experienced faculty, and well-structured academic schedules have helped Karnataka maintain a leading edge in CISCE performance year after year,” said a Bengaluru-based education analyst.

Result Access and Post-Result Procedures

Students can access their ICSE and ISC results via:

• Official Website: /

• DigiLocker: Using Aadhaar-linked credentials

• SMS: By sending ISC or ICSE along with UID to 09248082883

Rechecking requests are open until May 4, 2025, through the official CISCE portal. Students who fail one or two subjects may be eligible for the compartment examination scheduled in July 2025.