Overview
CBSE Class 12 2026 Result Statistics
The CBSE Class 12 results for 2026 were declared on 13 May 2026. The figures below come from the government broadcaster News On AIR (overall numbers) and news reports of CBSE’s press release (detailed figures, labelled as reported).
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: Key Numbers
Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
Exam period | 17 February – 10 April 2026 |
Result date | 13 May 2026 |
Candidates appeared | About 17.68 lakh (17,68,968 as reported) |
Candidates passed | About 15.07 lakh (15,07,109 as reported) |
Overall pass percentage | 85.20% |
Girls pass percentage | 88.86% |
Boys pass percentage | 82.13% |
Pass percentage in 2025 | 88.39% (as reported) |
High Scorers and Compartment (As Reported)
Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
Students scoring 90% or more | 94,028 (5.32%) |
Students scoring 95% or more | 17,113 (0.97%) |
Students placed in compartment | About 1.64 lakh |
Top Regions and Institutions (As Reported)
Region / institution | Pass % |
|---|---|
Trivandrum region | 95.62% |
Chennai region | 93.84% |
Bengaluru region | 93.19% |
Kendriya Vidyalayas | 98.55% |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas | 98.47% |
What Changed in 2026
Class 12 answer books were evaluated through On-Screen Marking (digital evaluation) from 2026, as per news reports of a CBSE circular. The pass percentage fell by about 3.19 points compared with 2025.
Key Takeaways
85.20% of Class 12 students passed in 2026.
Girls (88.86%) outperformed boys (82.13%).
About 5% scored 90% or more.
Pro Tip: Compare your mock scores with the 90% and 95% bands — only about 5% and 1% of students reached them in 2026.
Source: News On AIR (Prasar Bharati) on CBSE Class 12 result 2026; detailed figures as reported by Deccan Chronicle and other outlets (secondary)
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the CBSE Class 12 pass percentage in 2026?
85.20%. Girls scored 88.86% and boys 82.13%.
When was the CBSE Class 12 2026 result declared?
On 13 May 2026.
How many students appeared for CBSE Class 12 in 2026?
About 17.68 lakh students.