Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Schools Post Higher Class 10 Pass Rates in 2025-26

PRESS RELEASE Higher pass percentage in Class 10 Public Examinations in Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Schools for the 2025-26 academic year In the Class 10 public examinations for the 2025-26 academic year, the pass percentage of students in Adi Dravidar Welfare Schools was 91.42%, higher than the previous year's 90.52%. Further, the pass percentage of students in Tribal Welfare Schools was 96.66%, three percentage points higher than the previous year's 93.61%. The pass percentage of tribal students is higher than the state's overall pass percentage of 94.31%. In Tribal Welfare Schools, 321 students scored above 400 marks, and 44 Tribal Welfare Schools achieved a 100% pass rate. To improve pass rates in Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Schools, schools with lower pass percentages were identified and special training was provided to teachers at those schools. Special coaching classes were also conducted for students who failed the quarterly examination and for slow learners, at schools in Vellore district, Abhinavam, Yercaud and Kurumandhurai. Further, an analysis of pass rates in the half-yearly examination was conducted, and effective teachers were assigned to provide detailed training to help students preparing for exams score higher marks and better handle examinations. The half-yearly examination answer scripts were reassigned across districts and schools for evaluation and were corrected, and special efforts were made to increase the pass percentage. As a result of the special attention paid to students who were lagging behind academically, the pass percentage rose from 93% last year to 96% this year. The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department extends its congratulations to the successful students and to the teachers who supported them. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9