CBSE Class 12 Results 2026: Kendriya Vidyalayas Lead in Performance

The CBSE has released the Class 12 results for 2026, showcasing Kendriya Vidyalayas at the top with a pass percentage of 98.55%. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas followed closely behind. However, the overall pass percentage has declined to 85.20%, down from 88.39% in 2025. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the performance across various school types, highlighting the trends in student success rates.

By Ambika Singh May 13, 2026, 15:38 IST

Overview of CBSE Class 12 Results 2026

CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 by Institute: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the results for the Class 12 Board Examinations for the year 2026. This year, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) have excelled, securing the top position, while Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) closely followed in second place. The results also highlighted varying performances among Government, Government-Aided, EMRS, and Independent (Private) schools.

Pass Percentages by Institute

CBSE Class 12 Results 2026: Pass Percentages by Institute
In terms of performance, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) achieved an impressive pass percentage of 98.55%, placing them first. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) followed closely with a pass percentage of 98.47%. The performance of other institutions is as follows:

Institute	Pass Percentage
Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV)	98.55%
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)	98.47%
Government Schools	89.55%
Government-Aided Schools	86.07%
EMRS Schools	85.55%
Independent Schools	84.22%

Overall Pass Rate for Class 12

Overall Pass Rate for Class 12 in 2026
This year, the overall pass rate for the CBSE Class 12 Examination has seen a decline. A total of 1,780,365 students registered for the exam, with 1,768,968 actually taking it. Out of these, 1,507,109 students passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. In comparison, the previous year (2025) saw 1,704,367 registrations, with 1,692,794 students appearing and 1,496,307 passing, leading to a pass percentage of 88.39%. This indicates a decrease of 3.19% in the overall pass rate compared to last year.