CBSE Grade X Results: How to Read Them When Choosing a School
When you compare CBSE Grade X results between schools in Ludhiana, look past the headline. Check four things: the pass percentage, the top score, how many students sat the exam, and how the middle of the class did. Then confirm the school's CBSE affiliation number yourself. At The Shri Ram Universal School, Sarabha Nagar (CBSE affiliation 1631479), Grade X students in 2025-26 achieved a 100% pass result, with a top score of 96.8%.
Every May, Ludhiana fills up with banners of smiling toppers. They are a real achievement for those students, and they are worth celebrating. But a banner tells you about one or two children. If your child is in Nursery, Grade 3 or Grade 7 today, you want to know something different: how a school does for most of its children, year after year. This post shows you how to read results with that question in mind.
The four numbers to look at
1. The pass percentage
This tells you how many students who sat the exam passed. A 100% pass result means every student who appeared passed. It is a good sign of steady support across the class, not only for the strongest students.
2. The top score
The highest percentage in the batch. It shows what is possible at the school, but it describes one child. Read it together with the other numbers.
3. How many students appeared
A 100% pass result in a class of 25 and in a class of 250 are both real, but they tell you different things. Ask how many students sat the exam, and whether any students were moved out of the school before Grade X. A fair comparison needs the full picture.
4. The middle of the class
Ask how many students scored above 90%, above 80% and above 60%. This is the part of the result that most closely predicts how an ordinary child will do, and it is often the most useful number of all.
Check the affiliation, then the results
Before you read anything else, make sure the school's CBSE affiliation is real. Every affiliated school has an affiliation number, and you can look it up on CBSE's own website. Ours is 1631479. Our post on how to compare CBSE schools in Ludhiana explains this step and the others that come after it.
Questions to ask a school about its Grade X results
- How many students appeared, and how many passed?
- What was the top score, and how many students scored above 90%?
- How has the result moved over the last few years?
- What support do students get in Grades IX and X, and what happens if a child falls behind?
- Do children who join in the middle years get the same support?
A school that is proud of its teaching will be happy to answer all of these.
Results are the end of a long road
A Grade X result is built in Grade 2 as much as in Grade 9. Habits of reading, careful thinking and steady work start early. At our school, that early start includes a weekly STEM Lab period with Myra Academy from Grade 2, included in the fees, and German from Grade 2. Our students are also national finalists in HackAIthon, an AI hackathon. Read more on our Primary Years page and our CBSE curriculum page.
Our results and recognition at a glance
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| CBSE affiliation | 1631479 |
| Grade X, 2025-26 | 100% pass, top score 96.8% |
| CFore Best Emerging School 2026 | #1 in Ludhiana, #10 in India |
| Parent satisfaction | 4.9 out of 5 |
| Classes | Nursery to Grade X, with Pre-Nursery opening in 2027-28 |
| Network | Part of the Shri Ram network of 50+ schools in 20+ cities |
Joining in the middle years
For 2027-28 we admit children from Pre-Nursery to Grade IX, subject to seats, with a few seats left in most grades. There is no direct admission into Grade X, so if your child is in Grade VIII now, the next session is the time to move. The steps are on our admission process page.
Frequently asked questions
What were the Grade X CBSE results at The Shri Ram Universal School, Sarabha Nagar?
In 2025-26, our Grade X students achieved a 100% pass result, with a top score of 96.8%.
How do I check if a school is CBSE affiliated?
Look up the school's affiliation number on CBSE's website. Our affiliation number is 1631479.
Is a high top score enough to judge a school?
No. Read it together with the pass percentage, the number of students who appeared and how many scored above 90% and 80%.
Can my child join directly in Grade X?
No. We do not take direct admission into Grade X. For 2027-28, admissions are open from Pre-Nursery to Grade IX.
What are the fees for Grade IX?
The registration fee is Rs 1,000. Contact admissions for the fee structure.
Come and see us
Ask us the questions in this post, and we will answer them in person. Call +91 98140 78825 or 98788 78825, email admissions@tsusludhiana.com or book a visit. More answers are in our FAQs, and you can find us through our contact page: Block D, behind Main Market, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana 141001.