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

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Class 10 results for the 2025-26 session, revealing a remarkable overall pass rate of 93.70%. Girls have once again outperformed boys, achieving a pass percentage of 94.99%. The results were released earlier than usual, providing students ample time to prepare for their next academic steps. With a new dual-board examination system in place, students can access their mark sheets via DigiLocker. The Trivandrum region topped the performance charts, showcasing the excellence of Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. For detailed statistics and how to check results, read the full article.

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

CBSE Class 10 Results Announcement

On Wednesday, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revealed the results for the Class 10 examinations for the 2025-26 session. This year, the results were published nearly a month earlier than usual, giving students additional time to strategize for their upcoming academic pursuits. An impressive 93.70% of candidates successfully passed the Class 10 exams, with girls once again outperforming their male counterparts.

Performance Breakdown

The pass rates were notably different between genders: 94.99% of girls passed, while the boys had a pass rate of 92.6%. Regionally, the Trivandrum area achieved 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 utilized. 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 for the Exam: 24.71 Lakh+

Students Who Passed: 23.16 Lakh+

Girls' Performance Highlights

In the 2026 CBSE Class 10 results, girls have once again demonstrated exceptional performance. The statistics indicate that girls achieved a pass percentage of 94.99%, slightly down from 95.00% in 2025. Boys, on the other hand, saw a marginal increase in their pass rate to 92.69% from 92.63% last year.

Transgender students recorded a pass percentage of 87.50%, a decrease from the previous year's 95.00%. In terms of institutional performance, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) excelled with outstanding 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