Muslim Students Excel in Jharkhand Class 12 Board Exams; Rashida Naz Leads Science Stream
Students from minority communities, especially Muslim girls, have achieved outstanding results in the Jharkhand Academic Council Intermediate (Class 12) examinations. The results, announced on Wednesday, showed several students from diverse backgrounds securing high ranks. Girls continued to outperform boys in multiple categories, marking a consistent trend in recent years.
The top performer was Rashida Naz from Dhanbad, who secured first rank in the science stream with 489 marks. She is a student of Plus Two DAV High School. Her teacher praised her dedication and discipline, stating that her success demonstrates what students can achieve with hard work and family support. Her achievement has been widely appreciated in her school and district, with many calling it an inspiration for young girls.
Faizan Alam from Patan secured second position with 483 marks. Sana Afrin from Satbarwa and Akanksha Kumari from Simaria jointly secured third rank with 481 marks each. These results highlight the growing academic excellence among students from smaller towns and economically weaker backgrounds.
Education experts noted that the results reflect steady academic progress among students from diverse communities. A local educationist remarked that education is becoming a strong equaliser, with students moving ahead despite challenges. Teachers observed that girls have once again performed strongly in the examination, continuing a consistent trend seen in recent years.
An academic coordinator emphasised that students need more support in the form of scholarships and career guidance to continue their education without barriers. Parents and community members in Dhanbad expressed happiness over the results, calling the achievements a matter of pride for everyone. One parent noted that these daughters are making the entire society proud, showing that talent can shine even with limited resources.
The results from Jharkhand have also been viewed in the context of similar performances by Muslim students in neighbouring states. In the Bihar Board examinations earlier this year, students like Shabrin Parveen from Vaishali secured top ranks with over 97% marks, further demonstrating the academic potential of students from minority communities across the region.