CBSE Class 12 Results Expected Soon: Key Details for Students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 12 results soon, likely in the second or third week of May. With over 1.8 million students awaiting their scores, the results will be accessible on official CBSE websites and the UMANG app. This year, CBSE has introduced an on-screen marking system to enhance evaluation accuracy. Students must secure a minimum of 33% in each subject to pass. This article provides essential details on the results announcement and how students can check their scores.

By Ambika Singh May 4, 2026, 11:00 IST

Upcoming CBSE Class 12 Results Announcement

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is on the verge of announcing the results for Class 12. The declaration is anticipated to occur in the second or third week of this month. Over 1.8 million students who participated in the exams will soon be able to check their scores and download their digital mark sheets from the official CBSE websites: cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in.

The CBSE Class 12 examinations took place from February 17 to April 10, 2026.

Expected Timeline for Results

Historically, the CBSE Class 12 results have been released around the third week of May. This pattern has been confirmed by Sanyam Bhardwaj, the CBSE Controller of Examinations. In 2025, the results were announced on May 13, with an overall pass percentage of 88.39%. Similarly, results were also declared on May 13 in 2024 and May 12 in 2023.

Introduction of On-Screen Marking System

This academic year, CBSE has implemented an on-screen marking system, allowing for digital evaluation of answer sheets. This initiative aims to improve the transparency and accuracy of the grading process, significantly minimizing the chances of manual errors.

Passing Criteria for Students

As per CBSE guidelines, students must achieve at least 33% marks in each subject to pass the Class 12 examination. This requirement applies to both theory and practical assessments. A student scoring below this threshold in any subject will be deemed to have failed. The grading system categorizes grades 'A' to 'D' as passing, while an 'E' indicates failure. Students who fail may need to take a compartment examination or retake the exam the following year.

Viewing Results via UMANG App

Students can also access their results through the UMANG app by following these steps: