Surat has once again emerged as the top-performing district in Gujarat's Class 12 board examinations, securing a significant share of the state's top grades. The city accounted for 29% of all A1 grade holders in the science stream and 28% in the general stream, reaffirming its reputation as the state's leading education hub.
Outstanding Performance in Science Stream
In the science stream, 459 students from Surat achieved A1 grades, representing 29% of Gujarat's total 1,576 A1 scorers. This impressive figure is nearly equivalent to the combined total of 512 A1 students from Ahmedabad city, Ahmedabad rural, Rajkot, and Vadodara. A total of 15,798 students from Surat appeared in the science stream, and the district outperformed the state average with a pass percentage of 87.26%, compared to the state average of 84.33%.
General Stream Achievements
In the general stream, 2,083 Surat students earned A1 grades, making up 28% of the state's total 7,446 A1 scorers. The combined figure for Ahmedabad city, Ahmedabad rural, Rajkot, and Vadodara stood at 2,358. Out of 47,091 students who appeared in the general stream, Surat achieved a pass percentage of 93.46%, surpassing the state average of 92.71%.
Top Performers and Centres
The Varachha centre recorded the highest science stream pass rate at 94.34%, while the Nanpura centre achieved a perfect 100% pass rate in the general stream. In the science stream, Mitali Bhingaradiya of Aksharjyoti School topped the city with 487 out of 500 marks, followed by Hemal Maiyani of PP Savani School with 486. Granth Jajadiya and Maini Virani of PP Savani School scored 483 and 480, respectively. In the general stream, Akshara Sutariya of Ashadeep School secured the top position with 687 out of 700 marks, followed by Forum Libasiya and Nisha Gadhiya, who each scored 685.
Consistent Excellence
Surat's consistent performance in the Class 12 board exams underscores its strong educational infrastructure and dedicated student community. The district's ability to produce a high number of top-grade holders year after year highlights its role as a benchmark for academic excellence in Gujarat.
