13-05-2025
Urban advantage, focused student pool helps Vijayawada region top CBSE results
Visakhapatnam: The Vijayawada region (comprising Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) topped all regions in the CBSE
, which were declared on Tuesday. While one cannot deny the talent of students in the two Telugu states—who consistently outperform others in competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and the Civil Services—the situation is somewhat different when it comes to CBSE schooling or college education in Andhra Pradesh and majority of CBSE schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and prominent private institutions, are primarily concentrated in urban areas, particularly in cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Hyderabad.
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The high level of parental involvement, superior academic resources, and greater awareness of national-level entrance exams likely contribute to the exceptionally high pass percentages in these students attending these schools generally come from economically advantaged backgrounds, where families prioritise academic excellence and maintain a strong educational foundation. This creates an environment that fosters rigorous preparation and better student schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are largely confined to cities with central govt institutions, public sector units, or defence example, the number of CBSE students in Andhra Pradesh remains a small fraction compared to other states. In 2025, only around 36,000 Class X CBSE students appeared for board exams in AP. This figure is significantly lower than states with far higher CBSE enrolment, such as Uttar Pradesh (4.47 lakh), Delhi (2.99 lakh), Haryana (1.74 lakh), Maharashtra, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, each having over 1 lakh CBSE students. The limited presence of CBSE institutions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana naturally leads to lower participation in CBSE exams, but achieving excellent compared to Andhra Pradesh's state board Class X exams, the disparity is evident. In 2025, 6.14 lakh students appeared for the state board Class X examinations in AP, whereas only 36,000 CBSE students took the same-level exam. This means CBSE students account for just 5% of the total Class X student population in the demand for CBSE schools primarily stems from their holistic curriculum and the flexibility CBSE provides, allowing parents and students to migrate anywhere in the country without academic disruption. Moreover, CBSE education is believed to be giving students a competitive edge when preparing for national-level entrance tests, such as JEE, NEET, and other professional secretary and correspondent of Little Angels School at MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam, Venu Mohan Manga, said that the CBSE curriculum imparts a comprehensive and broad-based education to students. "The limited number of CBSE schools is mainly due to high capital investment. A significant land area is required to start a school, and in the current scenario, the cost of land alone is prohibitively expensive."Mohan further explained that CBSE affiliation and recognition is an arduous process, as schools must meet strict mandatory requirements. "That is why CBSE schools are very limited in number. The state government could establish education hubs, similar to Health City in Visakhapatnam, by identifying suitable land pockets," added Venu Mohan.
