India, May 2 -- The Odisha class 10 board results were declared on May 2 and over 95 percent students cleared the exams, said School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, at a press conference to announce the results.

A total of 5,44,670 students registered for the examination, of whom 5,36,306 appeared, while 8,364 remained absent. Out of those who took the exam, 5,19,251 students passed, taking the overall pass percentage to 95.33%.

In terms of grade distribution, 2,456 students secured A1 (90-100%), while 15,681 achieved A2 (80-89%). As many as 43,565 students were placed in B1 (70-79%) and 86,103 in B2 (60-69%). Meanwhile, 1,29,813 students scored C (50-59%), 1,46,152 got D (40-49%), and 95,481 secured E (33-39%). Additionall...