AP intermediate results 2026: Highest pass rate in 12 years, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh

Students in Andhra Pradesh recorded an improvement in the Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) March 2026 results, with pass percentages rising in both first and second years.Check scores at resultsbie.ap.gov.in

A total of 4,71,864 first-year students appeared for the examinations, of whom 3,61,526 passed, recording a 77% pass rate. In the second year, 4,46,537 students appeared and 3,59,816 cleared the exams, recording a pass percentage of 81%.

Students can access their results at resultsbie.ap.gov.in. Results are also available on WhatsApp by sending a ‘Hi’ message to the Mana Mitra number 9552300009.

Reacting to the results, Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh said this year’s intermediate results recorded the highest pass percentage in 12 years, with 77% in the first year and 81% in the second year, making it the second-highest overall performance in the same period. He said the improvement was particularly significant in government and government-managed institutions.

In Government Junior Colleges (GJCs), the first-year pass percentage reached 54%, the highest in 12 years. The second-year pass percentage stood at 68%, the second-highest in the same period. Mr. Lokesh attributed the improved results to the efforts of students, principals, junior lecturers and other stakeholders.

Addressing students who did not clear the examinations, he advised them not to feel discouraged and to treat the setback as a learning opportunity. He urged parents, colleges and society to extend moral support to students during this period.

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