The much-awaited Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam results for this year, declared on Friday, were marked by marginal increases and decreases.While there was rise in the overall passing percentage, the number of 100 per cent scores has nominally decreased from last year. In 2017, Maharashtra had a total of 193 students with a 100 per cent score. This year, the number dropped to 125, with Mumbai having only four such scorers.

Dombivli shines
Latur was leading the way with 70 number of perfect scorers, followed by Kolhapur with 11. Dombivli had its moment in the sun, by churning out three of the four 100 per cent scorers. A total of 1,66,171 candidates have taken the benefit of additional marks given for the arts and sports participation and achievements at varied levels.