Hyderabad, April 29 -- Hyderabad's 89.23 per cent pass percentage was not enough as other districts fared exceptionally well in the Telangana Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam results.

Out of the 74,099 students who appeared in Hyderabad, 66,115 passed, with girls surpassing the boys. The pass percentage of girls was recorded at 91.4 per cent, and 86.95 per cent for boys.

The city was well behind Bhadradri Kothagudem (90.58 per cent), Vikarabad (91.25 per cent) and Rangareddy (92.96 per cent).

Jogulamba Gadwal district, known as the most backward district with high child labour and child marriages, also achieved a pass percentage of 93.93 per cent. Of the 4,190 girls who appeared for the exam, 4,001 passed. In boys, 3,548 passed ...