Archive · 19 Jul 2026
AP Honours 4,344 SSC Toppers
The Andhra Pradesh school education department is organizing a special awards ceremony to honor 4,344 students who did really well in their SSC exams.
These students are from different categories like OC, BC, SC, ST, and CwSN.
Each awardee will get a medal, a certificate, and ₹20,000.
The ceremony will happen at the same time in all 28 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
The goal is to recognize and encourage students to do even better in their studies.
Andhra Pradesh to honor 4,344 SSC toppers with Shining Stars–2026 awards.
Ceremony to be held simultaneously in all 28 districts on Monday.
Awards include a medal, citation, and ₹20,000 cash prize.
Selection based on merit with specific marks requirements for different categories.
Total of 6,18,131 students appeared for the SSC exams, with 85.25% pass rate.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh school education department
- What
- Shining Stars–2026 awards ceremony
- When
- Monday, March 2026
- Where
- All 28 districts in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To honour students who excelled in the 2026 SSC Public Examinations
Government Recognition
Student Achievement
Purpose of Awards
Government Recognition
To recognize and encourage academic excellence among students.
Student Achievement
To motivate students to pursue higher educational standards.
Selection Criteria
Government Recognition
Based on merit with specific marks requirements for different categories.
Student Achievement
Ensures fair representation across various student categories.
Award Distribution
Government Recognition
Medals, citations, and cash prizes to acknowledge top performers.
Student Achievement
Encourages students to strive for better academic performance.
- Total Students Appeared
- 6,18,131
- Total Students Passed
- 5,26,954
- Overall Pass Percentage
- 85.25%
- Number of Awardees
- 4,344
- Girls Awardees
- 2,960
- Boys Awardees
- 1,384
- Cash Prize per Awardee
- ₹20,000