CBSE Class 12 results declared; over 85% pass as girls outperform boys

CBSE Board Result 2026 Date LIVE: The Central Board of Secondary Education on Wednesday declared the Class 12 board examination results, with over 85 per cent of candidates clearing the exams this year. The overall pass percentage dropped by more than three percentage points compared to last year, Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said.

According to the board, 94,028 candidates, accounting for 5.32 per cent of all examinees, scored 90 per cent and above. A total of 17,113 students, or 0.97 per cent, secured 95 per cent or more. The number of students placed in the compartment category increased to 1,63,800 (9.26 per cent) in 2026 from 1,29,095 (7.63 per cent) in 2025. These students may have failed in one or two subjects while clearing the remaining papers.

Girls once again outperformed boys in the examination, recording a pass percentage of 88.86, while boys registered 82.13 per cent. Transgender candidates achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. The examinations were conducted across 19,967 schools and 7,573 centres, with over 5.06 lakh invigilators deployed.

For the first time, CBSE carried out the full-scale evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets through the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. Under the process, 98,66,622 answer books were digitally assessed by around 70,000 evaluators. Officials said students placed in the compartment category or those seeking improvement in one subject can appear for the supplementary examination scheduled for July 15.

The List of Candidates (LOC) submission window will open on June 2.

How to check CBSE results 2026 online
Students can access their results through official portals such as:

• results.cbse.nic.in
• cbse.gov.in
• results.nic.in
• results.digilocker.gov.in
• umang.gov.in

Steps to download CBSE marksheet

• Visit the official results website
• Click on “Class 10” or “Class 12 Results 2026”
• Enter roll number, school number, admit card ID, date of birth
• Submit details
• Download and save the marksheet

How to set up DigiLocker account to check CBSE results
The DigiLocker platform allows students to securely access digital marksheets.

• Visit digilocker.gov.in or download the DigiLocker app
• Click on Sign Up
• Enter your mobile number and verify with OTP
• Set a username and password
• Link your Aadhaar number (optional but recommended)

How to access CBSE results on DigiLocker

• Log in to DigiLocker
• Go to the Education section
• Select CBSE
• Enter required details such as roll number
• Download your digital marksheet and certificates

CBSE results on mobile apps
Students can also check results through:

• UMANG mobile app (available on Android, iOS, Windows)
• DigiResults app (Android)
• SMS organiser app (downloadable via Play Store)

How to check CBSE results via SMS
Students can receive results by sending SMS to 7738299899:

• For Class 10: cbse10 <rollno> <school no> <center no>
• For Class 12: cbse12 <rollno> <school no> <center no>

CBSE results via IVRS (phone call)

• 24300699 (Delhi subscribers)
• 011-24300699 (other parts of India)

CBSE exam timeline 2026

• Exams began: February 17, 2026
• Class 10 exams ended: March 11, 2026
• Class 12 exams ended: April 10, 2026