Areeza Javaid, a student from Green Valley Educational Institute, Ellahi Bagh, Srinagar, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position in the Arts stream of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Class 12 Annual Regular Examination 2025. With an outstanding score of 496 out of 500 marks (99.2%), Areeza not only led the Arts stream but also emerged as the highest scorer across all streams, setting a new benchmark for academic excellence in Jammu and Kashmir.
The JKBOSE Class 12 results, declared on April 30, 2025, showcased a strong overall performance with a pass percentage of 74.83%. Of the 103,308 students who appeared for the exams, 77,311 passed successfully. Female students outperformed their male counterparts, achieving an 80% success rate and dominating the merit lists across all streams. In the Arts stream, Areeza’s score was closely followed by Shifa Qureshi from Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Nowhatta, Srinagar, who secured 495 marks (99%).
The 2025 results highlighted exceptional performances across streams:
- Arts Stream Topper: Areeza Javaid, Green Valley Educational Institute, Srinagar – 496 marks (99.2%).
- Science Stream Topper: Aanchal Parihar, S.P. Higher Secondary School, Jammu – 495 marks (99%).
- Commerce Stream Topper: Adiba, Kashmir Harvard HSS, Habak Naseem Bagh, Srinagar – 495 marks (99%).
- Pass Percentages: Commerce (79%), Science (75%), Arts (66%).
Srinagar-based institutions, particularly government schools, shone brightly in the Arts stream, with Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothibagh, securing multiple positions in the merit list. Director of School Education Kashmir, G.N. Itoo, praised the toppers and emphasized the significant contributions of government schools, such as GHSS Nowhatta Srinagar (Arts) and GHSS Amirakadal Srinagar (Commerce), in fostering academic excellence.
The announcement of the results came amidst heightened security in Jammu and Kashmir following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which led to the closure of several tourist destinations. Despite these challenges, the academic community demonstrated resilience, with students like Areeza exemplifying dedication and focus. Her achievement has sparked widespread celebration, particularly on social media platforms like X, where users lauded her hard work and hailed her as an inspiration for aspiring students.
Areeza’s success underscores the growing academic prowess of students in Srinagar and the effectiveness of educational institutions in the region. Her near-perfect score reflects not only individual brilliance but also the supportive environment provided by her school and family.
For students seeking to verify their results, the JKBOSE has made them available on its official website, jkbose.nic.in. The board has also encouraged students to continue striving for excellence as they pursue higher education and future endeavors.
