Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Exams 2026: Girls Pass Rates Higher Than Boys

Girls passed the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate exams at 81% for first year and 86% for second year, which is higher than boys' pass rates of 72% and 80%.
By Newsroom | Education, Andhra Pradesh |

ANDHRA PRADESH - Recent figures from the state's Intermediate examinations reveal a persistent trend: girls are achieving higher pass percentages than boys across both first and second-year levels. This pattern, observed in results released this week, points to a continued divergence in academic outcomes between genders in these critical examinations.

The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) declared results indicating that for the first year, approximately 471,864 students appeared, with 361,526 passing, equating to a 77% overall pass rate. In contrast, for the second year, 393,757 general candidates sat for the exams, and 306,528 secured passes, yielding a 78.58% pass rate across all candidates.

Performance Breakdown

Details from various reports highlight this gender disparity. In the first year, girls achieved a pass rate of 81%, while boys registered 72%. For the second year, girl students saw a pass percentage of 86%, with boys achieving 80%.

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Girls Outshine Boys in Inter Exams in AP - 1

  • First Year:

  • Total appeared: 471,864

  • Total passed: 361,526

  • Overall pass percentage: 77%

  • Girls' pass percentage: 81%

  • Boys' pass percentage: 72%

  • Second Year:

  • Total general candidates appeared: 393,757

  • Total general candidates passed: 306,528

  • Overall pass percentage (general): 78.58%

  • Girls' pass percentage: 86%

  • Boys' pass percentage: 80%

The examinations, held between February 25 and March 18 across 1,495 centres, saw a total registration of over 9.97 lakh candidates. Supplementary exams are slated for May.

Contextualizing the Trend

This isn't an isolated occurrence. Data from previous years, including April 2023, shows a similar pattern. In that period, first-year girls had a 65% pass rate against boys' 58%, and second-year girls achieved 75% compared to boys' 68%.

Reports from neighboring Telangana also echo this trend. For the recent Telangana Intermediate exams, the overall pass rate for the second year was 70.58%. Here too, girls outperformed boys, with 74.40% passing the first year and 78.65% passing the second year, compared to male students' 57.69% (first year) and 62.50% (second year).

Students seeking recounting or reverification can apply through the Board's website from April 13 to 20.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What were the overall pass rates for the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate exams in 2026?
For the first year, 471,864 students appeared and 361,526 passed, giving a 77% overall pass rate. For the second year, 393,757 general candidates appeared and 306,528 passed, resulting in a 78.58% pass rate.
Q: How did girls perform compared to boys in the 2026 Andhra Pradesh Intermediate exams?
Girls had higher pass rates. For the first year, girls passed at 81% while boys passed at 72%. For the second year, girls achieved 86% and boys achieved 80%.
Q: When were the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate exams held in 2026?
The examinations took place between February 25 and March 18, 2026, at 1,495 centres.
Q: How can students apply for recounting or reverification of their Andhra Pradesh Intermediate exam papers?
Students can apply for recounting or reverification on the Board's website from April 13 to April 20, 2026.
Q: Is this gender difference in pass rates new for Andhra Pradesh Intermediate exams?
No, this trend has been seen in previous years. For example, in April 2023, first-year girls had a 65% pass rate against boys' 58%, and second-year girls achieved 75% compared to boys' 68%.