The recent declaration of Class 10 and 12 board examination results by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has sparked both celebration and concern in Indore. While many schools in this commercial nerve centre of Madhya Pradesh have taken to newspapers and social media to flaunt students’ achievements, citizens are questioning the lack of an official, centralised platform to verify these claims.
Currently, CBSE schools themselves are announcing their results—often selectively—highlighting top performers and pass percentages. This has led to a growing demand from parents and education-watchers for an authorised website or social media channel managed by the CBSE, which would offer school-wise pass percentages, toppers’ scores, and stream-specific performance statistics in a publicly accessible format.
“If such a platform existed, any parent could simply search for a school’s name online and immediately access its Class 10 and 12 results,†said one parent. “It would make school comparisons transparent and allow families to make informed decisions about where to enrol their children.â€
At present, CBSE does not host any such database. As a result, many large schools with high annual fees dominate the education narrative with sleek advertising campaigns, showcasing infrastructure, transport facilities, and air-conditioned classrooms. Meanwhile, smaller schools—some of which charge only a fraction of the fees but achieve better academic outcomes—struggle to gain visibility.
“There are low-fee CBSE schools delivering better board results than many high-end institutions,†said another concerned citizen. “But because they can’t afford big ads, parents don’t even hear about them. An official CBSE platform listing school-wise performance would level the playing field.â€
When The Pioneer approached a senior CBSE official for comment, the officer—speaking on condition of anonymity—acknowledged the gap. “You’re right,†he said. “There is no platform as of now where parents can check school-specific Class 10 and 12 results directly through Google or any official site. But it’s a good suggestion. If this recommendation reaches our senior leadership in Delhi, it may well be taken forward.â€
As India’s education landscape becomes increasingly competitive, the call for accountability and transparency is growing louder. For many families, a reliable public record of board performance could be the tool they need to cut through the marketing hype and choose schools based on results, not rhetoric.
