Raipur: Students from Eklavya and Prayas residential schools, operated by the state's tribal development department, have achieved outstanding results in the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) Class 10 and 12 examinations, capturing a substantial portion of the top ranks.
Class 10 Results
In the Class 10 merit list, 21 out of 42 students are from these institutions. Sandhya Nayak of Eklavya School, Arjunda, secured the first rank in the state, while Parirani Pradhan of Eklavya School, Baloda, claimed the second rank. Overall, 13 students from Prayas schools featured in the top-10 lists across both classes.
In Class 10, 48 out of 119 girls scored above 90%, with six students achieving a perfect 100 in Mathematics. Deepanshi ranked second in the state with 98.83%.
Class 12 Results
In Class 12, 128 students from Prayas schools passed in the first division. At the Prayas Residential School in Gudhiyari, Raipur, 19 girls scored above 90%. Ragini Kanwar from Korba topped her school with 95%, while two students scored a perfect 100 in Biology.
The department runs 17 Prayas residential schools, which provide free education along with coaching for competitive exams such as engineering and medical entrances.
Overall Performance
Overall, the merit list includes 11 students from Prayas and 10 from Eklavya schools, reflecting their strong academic performance and the effectiveness of the residential schooling model in tribal areas.
