The CBSE Class 10 and 12 results are out, and they’ve brought with them joy, relief, and a powerful message from Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia. “Your real education begins now,” he wrote, urging students to think critically and use their knowledge to make a difference. As lakhs of students across India celebrated their results, the entrepreneur urges students to always be “curious”.
Taking to X, he tweeted, “CBSE results are out. Congratulations to every student! But remember—your real education begins now. Be curious, think critically, and use your knowledge to change the world for the better”.
Internet reacts
One user expressed full agreement, stating that education should be a tool for innovation and positive change. They emphasised that every Indian student must aim to build or discover new possibilities if India is to break into the top 5 of the Global Innovation Index, calling for a culture of "Inventing Minds."
Another voiced concern over the current academic climate, suggesting that critical thinking seems to be discouraged in today’s environment. They pointed out that many students in grades 10 and 12 are more focused on shortcuts and jugaadu methods to secure marks rather than genuine learning. The user added that the level of distraction among students is alarming and proposed considering internet restrictions to help students stay focused.
A different user weighed in on the larger picture, arguing that CBSE exams are just a warm-up. In their view, the real challenge begins with competitive exams like NEET and JEE. According to them, CBSE scores are merely the entry ticket to the real game, where the actual grind begins.
Sabeer Bhatia about Indian education system
Recently, in a scathing interview on a podcast, Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia slammed India’s education and work culture for producing “an army of useless kids” trained to obey, not innovate. He criticised the system for rewarding conformity over curiosity and punishing mistakes instead of fostering independent thought.
Drawing a contrast with the West, he noted how creativity is nurtured abroad, while Indian students are taught to memorise and score. Bhatia argued that this mindset kills originality, forces students into safe career choices, and stifles entrepreneurship, ultimately failing to build a well-rounded, forward-thinking society.
CBSE Class 12 and 10 results
The Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 12 results on Tuesday, recording a pass percentage of 88.39%, slightly higher than last year’s 87.98%. Over 16 lakh students appeared for the exams, held between February 15 and April 4, with over 14 lakh successfully clearing them. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a remarkable 91% pass rate — 5.94% higher than their male counterparts.
For Class 10 students, the CBSE results brought even more reason to celebrate. The overall pass percentage stood at a stellar 93.66%, with 22.3 lakh students appearing and 20.95 lakh passing. The exams were conducted from February 15 to March 18. Girls led the charge here too, with an impressive 95% pass rate, beating boys by 2.37%.
Taking to X, he tweeted, “CBSE results are out. Congratulations to every student! But remember—your real education begins now. Be curious, think critically, and use your knowledge to change the world for the better”.
CBSE results are out. Congratulations to every student! But remember—your real education begins now. Be curious, think critically, and use your knowledge to change the world for the better.#ExamWarriors
— Sabeer Bhatia (@sabeer) May 13, 2025
Internet reacts
One user expressed full agreement, stating that education should be a tool for innovation and positive change. They emphasised that every Indian student must aim to build or discover new possibilities if India is to break into the top 5 of the Global Innovation Index, calling for a culture of "Inventing Minds."
Another voiced concern over the current academic climate, suggesting that critical thinking seems to be discouraged in today’s environment. They pointed out that many students in grades 10 and 12 are more focused on shortcuts and jugaadu methods to secure marks rather than genuine learning. The user added that the level of distraction among students is alarming and proposed considering internet restrictions to help students stay focused.
A different user weighed in on the larger picture, arguing that CBSE exams are just a warm-up. In their view, the real challenge begins with competitive exams like NEET and JEE. According to them, CBSE scores are merely the entry ticket to the real game, where the actual grind begins.
Sabeer Bhatia about Indian education system
Recently, in a scathing interview on a podcast, Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia slammed India’s education and work culture for producing “an army of useless kids” trained to obey, not innovate. He criticised the system for rewarding conformity over curiosity and punishing mistakes instead of fostering independent thought.
Drawing a contrast with the West, he noted how creativity is nurtured abroad, while Indian students are taught to memorise and score. Bhatia argued that this mindset kills originality, forces students into safe career choices, and stifles entrepreneurship, ultimately failing to build a well-rounded, forward-thinking society.
CBSE Class 12 and 10 results
The Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 12 results on Tuesday, recording a pass percentage of 88.39%, slightly higher than last year’s 87.98%. Over 16 lakh students appeared for the exams, held between February 15 and April 4, with over 14 lakh successfully clearing them. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a remarkable 91% pass rate — 5.94% higher than their male counterparts.
For Class 10 students, the CBSE results brought even more reason to celebrate. The overall pass percentage stood at a stellar 93.66%, with 22.3 lakh students appearing and 20.95 lakh passing. The exams were conducted from February 15 to March 18. Girls led the charge here too, with an impressive 95% pass rate, beating boys by 2.37%.
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