CBSE Class 10 Results 2026: Girls Outshine Boys with 94.99% Pass Rate

The CBSE has announced the Class 10 results for the 2025-26 session, revealing a pass rate of 93.70%. Girls excelled with a 94.99% pass rate, outperforming boys. The results were released a month early, allowing students more time for future preparations. The Trivandrum region topped the performance charts, and students can access their results through various platforms. This year's results also highlight the performance of Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, showcasing their educational excellence.

By Sourabh Singh Apr 16, 2026, 08:46 IST

CBSE Class 10 Results Announcement

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revealed the Class 10 results for the academic session 2025-26 on Wednesday, ahead of the usual schedule by nearly a month. This early announcement allows students additional time to gear up for their future studies. The overall pass rate for the Class 10 exams stands at an impressive 93.70%. Once again, female students have outperformed their male counterparts in these examinations.

Performance Breakdown

The pass percentage for girls reached 94.99%, while boys achieved a pass rate of 92.6%. The Trivandrum region excelled, securing the highest performance. The examinations took place from February 17 to March 10, 2026, and for the first time, a dual-board examination system was introduced. Students can access their mark sheets and certificates through DigiLocker, with schools already receiving the necessary PINs.

Key Statistics

Overall Pass Percentage: 93.70%

Previous Year (2025): 93.66%

Total Registered Students: 24.83 Lakh+

Students Who Appeared: 24.71 Lakh+

Students Who Passed: 23.16 Lakh+

Girls' Performance Highlights

In the 2026 results, girls have once again shown remarkable performance, achieving a pass percentage of 94.99%, slightly down from 95.00% in 2025. Boys recorded a pass percentage of 92.69%, which is a minor increase from 92.63% last year. Transgender students had a pass rate of 87.50%, a decrease from 95.00% in 2025. Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) have demonstrated exceptional results.

Institutional Performance

KV (Kendriya Vidyalaya): 99.57%

JNV (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya): 99.42%

STSS Schools: 97.42%

Independent Schools: 93.77%

Government Schools: 91.43%

Region-wise Performance:

Trivandrum: 99.79%

Vijayawada: 99.79%

Chennai: 99.58%

Bengaluru: 98.91%

Delhi (Total): 97.38%

How to Access Results

Students can check their results through the following platforms:

CBSE Official Website

NIC Results Portal

DigiLocker

UMANG App