ArdorComm Media News Network
May 13, 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially announced the Class 12 board examination results for 2026 on May 13. Students who appeared for the Senior Secondary examinations can now access their marksheets through the official result portals.
This year, the overall pass percentage stands at 85.20%, reflecting a decline of 3.19 percentage points compared to 2025, when the pass rate was 88.39%.
Performance Overview
A total of 17,80,365 students had registered for the examinations, while 17,68,968 candidates appeared. Out of these, 15,07,109 students successfully cleared the exams.
Major Highlights
- Overall pass percentage recorded at 85.20%
- Girls performed better than boys by 6.73 percentage points
- Thiruvananthapuram emerged as the top-performing region with a 95.62% pass rate
- Prayagraj reported the lowest regional pass percentage at 72.43%
Official Websites to Check Results
Students can access their Class 12 results through:
- results.cbse.nic.in
- cbse.gov.in
- digilocker.gov.in
- umang.gov.in
Steps to Download CBSE Class 12 Result 2026
- Visit the official CBSE result portal.
- Click on Senior Secondary School Examination (Class XII) 2026.
- Enter roll number, school number, admit card ID, date of birth, and security pin.
- Submit the details.
- Download the marksheet for future reference.
Alternative Result Access Options
To avoid website traffic congestion, students can also use:
- DigiLocker for digital marksheets
- UMANG App for mobile access
CBSE Grading System
- A1: Top one-eighth of passed students
- A2: Next one-eighth
- B1 to D2: Subsequent performance brackets
- E: Failed candidates
Students are advised to verify all details on their marksheet carefully and keep a copy for admission and future academic processes.