Under the updated push, the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme is being promoted more actively among Classes 6 to 12.
Department of Science and Technology (DST) has intensified the rollout of its INSPIRE initiative to broaden STEM learning and support early-stage innovation across the country. The renewed drive aims to identify young talent at the school level and ensure continuity for students pursuing science in higher education.
Under the updated push, the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme is being promoted more actively among Classes 6 to 12. Schools are being encouraged to submit original ideas from students, which are screened at multiple levels. Selected candidates receive financial assistance to develop working models before moving to state and national rounds. Officials said the objective is to widen participation and bring in students from regions that often remain under-represented.
The INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) continues to support top-performing students who opt for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in natural and basic sciences. Around 12,000 scholarships are awarded annually to candidates from national and state boards, as well as high-ranked students from major entrance examinations who choose science streams.
DST has also sharpened the implementation of Vigyan Jyoti, which focuses on encouraging more girls to pursue STEM disciplines. The programme offers mentoring, lab visits, academic sessions and interactions with researchers across IITs, NITs and national laboratories.
The three components INSPIRE-MANAK, INSPIRE-SHE and Vigyan Jyoti form part of a long-term plan to strengthen India’s science and research ecosystem and create a steady flow of trained talent.
CBSE offers three main streams in Class 12, namely Science, Commerce and Arts/Humanities. The subjects in CBSE 12th Science stream include Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Home Science, Electronics, Statistics, Psychology etc. The CBSE Class 12 Commerce subjects include Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Maths, Statistics, Computer Application etc. The CBSE 12th Humanities subjects include Economics, Politics, History, Geography, Sociology, Geology, etc.
Every year, CBSE records a decent overall pass percentage overall. In 2025, the Board recorded an overall pass percentage of 88.39 which is an increase from the 2024's 87.98 percent. A total of 17,04,367 students registered for the exam, out of which 16,92,794 students appeared, and 14,96,307 students passed the CBSE 12th exam 2025.
The pass percentage of girls was 91.64 while that of boys was 85.70.
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In order to clear ISC Class 12, a student is required to have obtained at least 40% marks in four subjects including English on the cumulative average and a minimum attendance of 75% of the working days.
So yes, attendance is very much compulsory to clear the ISC board Class 12. Students must go through the exam pattern and know the ISC syllabus. They must also solve and practice the ISC sample papers and previous years question papers to score well in the exams. Maintaining consistency in studies from the beginning will help students stay focused and will help them stay regular in school and maintain the attendance.