India, May 5 -- The results of the Class 12th examination conducted by the Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education have been announced. This year, 14 lakh 17 thousand 969 students appeared for the examination from the state. Out of which 13 lakh 02 thousand 873, or 91.88 per cent, passed.

The state's total result declined by 1.49 percentage points compared to last year. Notably, this year, the Mumbai division performed better than last year and recorded a success rate of 92.93 per cent. Out of the three lakh 14 thousand 144 students who appeared for the examination from Mumbai, two lakh 91 thousand 955 students passed.

This year, the State Board of Education conducted the Class 12th examination across the state fro...