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Shikha Verma Crowned UP Class 12 Topper
23 Apr
Summary
- Shikha Verma secured first rank with 97.60% marks.
- Two students jointly secured the second rank with 97.20%.
- Girls achieved a higher pass rate of 86.32% compared to boys.
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has announced the 2026 Intermediate examination results, with Shikha Verma from Sitapur securing the state's top position. Verma achieved an outstanding 97.60% in her Class 12 exams, placing her at the forefront of over 24 lakh candidates.
The examination saw a closely contested competition for the subsequent ranks. Nandani Gupta and Shriya Verma jointly secured the second rank, both scoring 97.20%. The third rank was shared by Surbhi Yadav and Pooja Pal, who each achieved 97.00%.
Overall, the results highlight strong academic achievements across the state, with an overall pass percentage of 80.38%. A significant trend observed this year is the performance gap between genders, with girls recording a pass rate of 86.32% compared to 75.04% for boys.
