Pass rate higher than last year. Officials said digital classrooms are being rolled out in phases across districts, with schools in remote areas given priority.

Students say getting textbooks on time and knowing exam schedules in advance makes preparation easier. They called for better library and lab facilities.

Students and parents have shown interest in the scholarship results. Educational institutions say the necessary preparations are already under way.

Educationists say the focus must shift from rote learning to creative, hands-on learning, which requires regular teacher training and reform of assessment methods.