Bengaluru, April 10 -- Girls outshine boys with 88.70 % pass rate

The results of II PUC exams were announced by Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) yesterday, with record 86.48 pass percentage, following the effective changes in exam pattern and teaching method.

The improvement in results by 13% compared to that of previous year is attributed to pass percentage reduced from previous 35 to 33.

Addressing media persons, Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa said, "The changes were brought in the exam pattern, to make students competitive to face the challenges posed by the students of other States and avail higher education."

"Like previous years, girls have outperformed boys, achieving an 88....