The results for Bhutan Higher Secondary Examination Certificate for class XII were declared today. In science stream, Pema Wangdi from Jigme Sherbuling Higher Secondary School in Khaling, Trashigang and Karma Tenzin from Ugyen Academy Higher Secondary School came first with 88.50%.
Govinda Adhikari came second and Jigme Namgyel came third.
In Commerce, Tshering Dago Wangmo from Drukgyel Higher Secondary school came first with 87.50%. Ziyoda Shukhratkhon came second and Sonam Dema came third.
In Arts Sonam Darjey from Sherub Reldri Higher Secondary School came first with 86.50% followed by Pema Dorji and Kinga Zangmo Wangchuk.
Over 86% of the students passed the examinations this year.
Less than 15% of the students who attended the examinations will be taken into the Royal University of Bhutan.
Over 8,500 students sat for the exam last year.
