CBSE Class 12 Exam Results Announced: How to Access Your Scores

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 12 examination results, with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. Students can check their scores through official websites, SMS, or DigiLocker. Female students achieved a higher pass rate compared to their male counterparts. For those who did not pass, compartment examinations will be available soon. This article provides detailed instructions on how to access results and what steps to take next.

By Sourabh Singh May 13, 2026, 15:06 IST

CBSE Class 12 Results Released

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the results for the Class 12 examinations today, May 13. Around 18.5 lakh students who participated in the exams can access their results by visiting the official CBSE websites: cbse.gov.in or results.cbse.nic.in. The results have been published based on different streams. Additionally, students can also retrieve their results through DigiLocker, SMS, and the UMANG app.

Pass Percentage Overview

This year, the overall pass percentage for the CBSE Class 12 examination stands at 85.20%. Notably, female students achieved a pass rate of 88.86%, while male students recorded a pass percentage of 82.13%.

Accessing Results Without Internet

**Check Results via SMS**

Students and their guardians can check results even without internet access. To do so via SMS, type "cbse12 [Roll Number] [School Number] [Center Number]" and send it to 7738299899. The result will be sent to your phone shortly.

Direct Links for Results

**Download Class 12 Results Here**

Click here to download results

**Access Results via DigiLocker**

Check results on DigiLocker

Steps to Download Results

To view and download the results, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CBSE websites: cbse.gov.in or results.cbse.nic.in.

2. Click on the 'Results' section on the homepage.

3. Select the "CBSE 12th Result 2026" link and enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth to log in.

4. Your result will be displayed on the screen. Make sure to print it for future reference.

Post-Result Information

**Minimum Passing Marks**

To pass the CBSE Class 12 examination, students must achieve at least 33% marks. Those who do not pass in one or two subjects will have the opportunity to take compartment examinations, with applications for these exams opening soon.