The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-II, has officially declared the Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examination results for 2026. A total of 322,723 students appeared for the examinations, marking a significant academic milestone for the state.
The science stream emerged as the top performer this year, recording a high pass percentage of 89.79%. The Commerce stream followed with an 81.13% success rate, while the Arts and Vocational streams recorded pass percentages of 79.54% and 74.19%, respectively. These figures remain consistent with previous years, reflecting a stable educational landscape across Assam.
A standout trend in the 2026 results is the academic dominance of female students, who outperformed their male counterparts across all streams. In the Science stream, female candidates achieved an impressive 90.80% pass rate, compared to 89% for males. Similarly, girls recorded 81.96% in Arts and 82.67% in Commerce, consistently leading the charts. In total, 139,424 girls successfully cleared the examinations, surpassing the 117,731 boys who passed.
The results also highlighted significant district-wise performance variations. While districts like Baksa and Tamulpur showcased excellent results in arts and science, respectively, others lagged behind, underscoring the need for localized educational interventions. The vocational stream showed sharp contrasts, with some districts achieving a 100% pass rate while others recorded single-digit success rates.
Addressing concerns regarding academic standards, ASSEB Chairman R.C. Jain announced strict measures for chronically underperforming institutions. The Board has identified over 100 government and private schools that have consistently failed to meet academic benchmarks over the past three years. “We have shared this list with the Assam government and the Directorate of Secondary Education. Similar to previous years, we expect corrective steps, including the potential amalgamation of these institutions to improve quality,” Jain stated.
The publication of the results through digital platforms has ensured easy access for students across the state. As candidates look toward higher education, the Board remains focused on implementing key academic reforms to remove ambiguities and elevate the overall quality of education in Assam.
