CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 Released: Key Highlights and Statistics
CBSE Class 12 Results Announcement
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 results for 2026 online at results.cbse.nic.in. In addition to the official website, students can access their mark sheets through DigiLocker and the UMANG app. Results are also available via SMS.
Overall Performance
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 slight decline from the previous year's 88.39%.
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 starting on June 2.
Application Process for Compartment Exams
Students who receive a compartment result will soon be able to apply for the supplementary examination, ensuring they do not lose an academic year.
Compartment Results Statistics
Out of 1,780,365 students who registered for the exams, 1,507,109 passed, while 163,800 received compartment results.
Regional Pass Percentages
The CBSE has released regional pass percentages, 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 follows:
| 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% |
Gender-wise Performance
This year, 88.86% of female students passed compared to 82.13% of male students, giving females a lead of 6.73%. The introduction of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system was a notable change in the evaluation process.