KKN Gurugram Desk | The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially declared the Class 12 Arts stream results today at 2 PM. A total of 95.62% of students have passed the examination, making this one of the highest-performing years for the state. The top rank was secured by Dev Tiwari from Sahibganj, who scored 481 out of 500 marks, emerging as the state topper.
The results were announced by Education Secretary Uma Shankar Singh during a press conference held in Ranchi. The board also released data on district-wise performance, gender-wise pass percentages, division-wise classifications, and a breakdown of individual stream performances.
Overall Pass Percentage: 95.62%
Topper: Dev Tiwari (481/500) from JK High School, Rajmahal
Total Registered Students: 2,28,959
Appeared: 2,27,222
Passed: 2,17,273
The pass percentage marks a significant improvement compared to 93.16% in 2024. This year’s results once again highlight Khunti district as the highest-performing region, with a record-breaking 99.53% pass rate.
Here are the top 10 districts based on pass percentage:
| Rank | District | Pass Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khunti | 99.53 |
| 2 | Simdega | 99.13 |
| 3 | Hazaribagh | 98.55 |
| 4 | Gumla | 98.32 |
| 5 | Latehar | 98.03 |
| 6 | Dhanbad | 97.64 |
| 7 | West Singhbhum | 97.50 |
| 8 | Lohardaga | 97.25 |
| 9 | Ranchi | 97.19 |
| 10 | Bokaro | 97.17 |
Other high-performing districts include Ramgarh (96.79%), Koderma (96.74%), Chatra (96.40%), and Seraikela (96.07%).
This year’s result breakdown by division and gender:
First Division: 71,624
Second Division: 55,416
Third Division: 2,089
First Division: 36,243
Second Division: 48,898
Third Division: 3,002
This means more girls than boys achieved first division, highlighting a positive trend in female academic performance in the Arts stream.
Dev Tiwari, a student of JK High School, Rajmahal, has topped the state by securing 481 marks out of 500. Hailing from Sahibganj district, Dev’s achievement stands out in a competitive academic year. He is known among peers for his discipline, consistency, and love for literature.
Dev aspires to pursue a career in civil services, and plans to prepare for the UPSC examination after completing his graduation in Political Science.
Here’s how the overall pass percentage has changed over the years:
| Year | Pass Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 95.62 |
| 2024 | 93.16 |
| 2023 | 95.96 |
| 2022 | 97.43 |
| 2021 | 90.71 |
| 2020 | 82.53 |
| 2019 | 79.97 |
The 2025 results mark a comeback after a slight dip in 2024, reflecting increased academic focus and better exam preparedness across schools.
Students can check their results using the following methods:
Students can also access digital marksheets via:
Website: results.digilocker.gov.in
App: DigiLocker Mobile Application
Visit any of the official JAC result websites.
Click on “JAC 12th Arts Result 2025”.
Enter your Roll Code and Roll Number.
Click Submit.
Your result will appear on the screen.
Download and take a printout for future reference.
In case of discrepancies in the digital marksheet:
Students must immediately contact their respective schools.
Requests for correction should be submitted to the JAC Board via school administration.
Rectified physical mark sheets will be distributed at schools after the digital version.
While the results are available online, the physical mark sheets and certificates will be distributed by respective schools in the coming weeks. Students are advised to:
Collect it personally from their school.
Ensure it matches the digital version.
Keep copies for college admissions, scholarships, and future reference.
The Science and Commerce results were declared earlier on May 31, 2025.
Science Stream Pass Percentage: 79.26%
Commerce Stream Pass Percentage: 91.92%
In comparison, the Arts stream saw the highest success rate, reaffirming its continued popularity among students in the state.
After Class 12 results, students can opt for:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in various subjects
Vocational and skill-based programs under NSDC
Preparation for competitive exams like CUET, UPSC, SSC, etc.
Enroll in foreign language, design, or journalism courses
Educational counselors suggest students choose career paths based on interest and aptitude rather than trend or peer pressure.
With a pass percentage of 95.62%, the Jharkhand Board Class 12 Arts results for 2025 mark a year of academic success and student achievement. The performance of districts like Khunti, Simdega, and Hazaribagh once again highlights the need to replicate best practices in underperforming areas like Godda (89.56%) and Palamu (88.56%).
As digital infrastructure and school-level mentoring improve, Jharkhand’s education system appears poised for further progress in years to come.
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