At first glance, Myanmar’s 2026 matriculation exam results seem like a rare piece of good news. The nationwide pass rate climbed to 52.37%, with over 130,000 students successfully graduating. But behind the passing grades lies a devastating reality of the ongoing conflict.

In this story, we look beyond the percentages to uncover the true cost of Myanmar’s post-coup conflict on education. Prior to the 2021 military takeover, nearly a million students sat for these exams annually; this year, only 255,228 students took the test.

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