CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Released: Key Highlights and Statistics

The CBSE has officially released the Class 12 results for 2026, revealing a pass rate of 85.20%. Over 17,000 students scored above 95%, with Trivandrum leading in regional performance. The compartment exams are scheduled for July 15, 2026, with applications starting June 2. This year saw a total of 1,507,109 students pass, with female students outperforming their male counterparts. For detailed statistics and insights, read the full article.

By Sourabh Singh May 13, 2026, 15:05 IST

CBSE Class 12 Results Announced

Students who took the CBSE Class 12 board exams have been eagerly anticipating their results, and the wait is finally over. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the Class 12 Result for 2026 online at results.cbse.nic.in. Besides the official website, students can also access their mark sheets through DigiLocker and the UMANG app. Additionally, results can be verified via SMS.

Performance Overview

This year, over 17,000 students achieved scores above 95% in the Class 12 examinations. The overall pass rate stands at 85.20%, indicating a successful year for many.

Compartment Exam Details

Compartment Exam Schedule

The CBSE has announced that the Class 12 compartment exams will take place on July 15, 2026, with applications opening on June 2.

Application Process for Compartment Exams

Students who receive a compartment result will soon be able to apply for the supplementary examination by filling out the necessary forms within the designated timeframe, ensuring they do not lose an academic year.

Statistics on Compartment Results

Out of 1,780,365 students who registered for the board exams, 1,507,109 passed, while 163,800 received compartment results.

Pass Percentage by Region

The CBSE has released regional pass percentage data, with Trivandrum leading at 95.62%. The top ten regions are as follows:

Region	Pass Percentage
Trivandrum	95.62
Chennai	93.84
Bengaluru	93.19
Vijayawada	92.77
Delhi West	92.34
Delhi East	91.73
Ahmedabad	90.6
Gurugram	88.45
Ludhiana	87.92
Pune	87.32

High Achievers

A total of 94,028 students scored over 90%, with 17,113 achieving more than 95%. Kendriya Vidyalayas recorded the highest pass rates among schools, as shown below:

School Type	Pass Percentage
Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV)	98.55%
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)	98.47%
Government Schools	89.55%
Government-Aided Schools	86.07%
Eklavya Model Residential Schools	85.55%
Independent Schools	84.22%

Overall Results

The CBSE announced the Class 12 main examination results, revealing that 85.20% of students passed, a decrease from last year's 88.39%. This year, 1,507,109 students passed, down by 3.19% from the previous year. Female students outperformed male students, with pass rates of 88.86% and 82.13%, respectively, marking a 6.73% advantage for females.

For the first time, the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system was implemented for the evaluation process.