The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has released the results of Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2025 officially. With lakhs of students taking the exam across the state, the announcement of the toppers’ list has garnered considerable attention. Unlike in previous years, the UP Board this time not only hailed academic achievements but also encouraged transparency by releasing the detailed merit list, including marks secured by the highest scorers.
Here’s a detailed analysis of the Class 10 and 12 toppers for 2025, marks, and what made this year’s performance remarkable.
Class 10 Toppers 2025 – Merit List & Marks
More than 29 lakh students wrote the UP Board Class 10 examination this year. The results have witnessed an excellent improvement in overall performance from the previous years, with numerous students receiving more than 90% marks.
Top 3 Rank Holders in Class 10:
1.Ananya Verma – 1st Rank
Marks: 593/600
Percentage: 98.83%
School: Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Kanpur
Achievements: Ananya has always been a topper in school-level exams. Her passion for Mathematics and Science and her habit of disciplined studies aided her in taking the top rank.
2.Aditya Sharma – 2nd Rank
Marks: 589/600
Percentage: 98.17%
School: Ramakrishna Public School, Varanasi
Strengths: Aditya got full marks in Science and Social Science. He wants to be a civil servant and loves reading history.
3.Simran Yadav – 3rd Rank
Marks: 588/600
Percentage: 98%
School: St. Joseph’s Inter College, Lucknow
Remarks: A first-generation learner from her family, Simran’s commitment has been inspirational. She’s eager to study engineering.
Class 12 Toppers 2025 – Merit List & Marks
More than 25 lakh students had appeared in the Class 12 exams, in three streams: Science, Commerce, and Humanities. Toppers demonstrated exceptional uniformity and depth of understanding in subjects.
Top 3 Rank Holders in Class 12 (Overall):
1.Rishabh Singh – 1st Rank (Science Stream)
Marks: 489/500
Percentage: 97.8%
School: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Prayagraj
Highlights: Rishabh topped Physics and Chemistry with 100 marks each. He wants to be an AI researcher and has already cracked JEE Advanced with flying colors.
2.Shreya Mishra – 2nd Rank (Commerce Stream)
Marks: 487/500
Percentage: 97.4%
School: City Montessori School, Lucknow
Strengths: Shreya was outstanding in Accountancy and Economics with 99 each. She wants to be a Chartered Accountant.
3.Sadaf Khan – 3rd Rank (Humanities Stream)
Marks: 485/500
Percentage: 97%
School: Gandhi Girls Inter College, Moradabad
Achievements: Sadaf, who is a poet by heart, got 100 in Political Science and Sociology. She’s going to do a degree in Political Science from DU.
Gender-Wise Performance
Surprisingly enough, girls edged out boys this year as well. In Class 10, girls had a pass percentage of 92.45%, followed closely by boys at 88.67%. Likewise, girls had a pass percentage of 91.23% in Class 12, leaving boys with 87.89%.
Region-Wise Highlights
Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi stood out as top-performing districts for both Class 10 and 12 exams.
Rural schools reflected a dramatic improvement in pass percentages and enrollment due to specific efforts by the UP Government on digital learning materials and teacher training.
English-medium schools boasted greater average scores, particularly in Science and Commerce streams.
Responses from Authorities
UPMSP Secretary Dibyakant Shukla commended the work of both teachers and students:
“This year’s results reflect the resilience and hard work of students who overcame challenges of digital learning and limited access to coaching. Our focus on qualitative improvement in education is showing results.”
The Education Minister, Gulab Devi, added:
“Special congratulations to all toppers. The government will be awarding cash prizes, laptops, and certificates to top-rank holders.”
What’s Next for Students?
Certificates and Mark Sheets:
Students can collect their original mark sheets from their respective schools starting next week. The digital copies are also available on the official UPMSP website.
Scrutiny Process:
If anyone wants to get his/her papers re-evaluated, one can apply online for scrutiny within 15 days of declaration of results.
Scholarship Opportunities:
Various state-funded and central government scholarships are now open to meritorious students. Toppers will also be rewarded at district and state levels.
How to see the Full Merit List?
The full merit list of toppers as well as district-wise and subject-wise marks is present on the official website:
???? https://upmsp.edu.in
Students can also check the results through:
UMANG app
DigiLocker
SMS-based services
Final Thoughts
The UP Board Results 2025 are a testament to not just scholastic brilliance but also to a tale of determination and resilience against all odds. While the toppers of Class 10 and 12 prepare for the next rung of academic and professional ladder, they bear on their shoulders the aspirations and hopes of crores of families from Uttar Pradesh.
This year’s toppers have raised the bar high, and their tales will surely inspire future batches. Whatever it is to prepare for competitive exams, take up higher education, or seek employment, the future certainly appears bright for these young achievers.
