CBSE Class 12 Results 2026: Insights and Statistics

The CBSE has announced the Class 12 results for 2026, revealing an overall pass rate of 85.20%. This article delves into the statistics, highlighting the performance of girls versus boys, the success rates of candidates with special needs, and the number of students placed in compartments. With a slight decline in the pass percentage compared to last year, the results provide a comprehensive overview of student performance across various categories. Read on for detailed insights and analysis.

By Ambika Singh May 13, 2026, 15:39 IST

Overview of CBSE Class 12 Results 2026

CBSE 12th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the results for Class 12. This year, the overall pass rate stands at 85.20%, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year's figures. Let's explore the detailed statistics of this year's results.

Results Breakdown

How did the results compare?
In 2025, there were 1,704,367 candidates registered, with 1,692,794 taking the exam, and 1,496,307 achieving success, resulting in a pass percentage of 88.39%. In 2026, the number of registered candidates increased to 1,780,365, with 1,768,968 appearing for the exam, and 1,507,109 passing.

Girls Outperform Boys

Performance by Gender
In both years, girls have outshone boys in terms of pass rates. In 2026, girls achieved a pass percentage of 88.86%, while boys had a pass rate of 82.13%. In 2025, girls led with a pass percentage of 91.64%, compared to boys at 85.70%. Notably, transgender candidates maintained a 100% pass rate in both years, indicating that girls performed approximately 6.73% better than their male counterparts.

CWSN Candidates Performance in 2026

Statistics for CWSN Candidates
Year Registered Appeared Successful Pass Percentage
2026 6397 6342 5718 90.16

Candidates Scoring 90% and Above
Category   Total Candidates   Percentage
90% and Above   94028   5.32%
95% and Above   17113   0.97%

High Achievers
Category   Number of Candidates
90% and Above   276
95% and Above   48

Compartment Candidates

Statistics on Compartment Candidates
Year   Number of Candidates   Percentage
2025   129095   7.63%
2026   153800   9.26%