JAC 12th toppers 2026 announced by JAC
The Jharkhand Academic Council declared the JAC 12th toppers 2026 on May 6, 2026 , reporting an overall pass rate of 92.33% . This marks a clear rise from last year.
Rashida Naaz topped the science stream with 489 marks. Sweta Prasad and Chhoti Kumari topped the commerce and arts streams respectively, each scoring 478 marks.
Where to check JAC 12th toppers 2026 and download results
Students can view and download their results on the official Jharkhand Academic Council portal at jac.jharkhand.gov.in . Results are also downloadable from jacresults.com and results.digilocker.gov.in . Keep your roll number and date of birth handy when you log in.
Year-on-year comparison
The overall pass percentage this year is 92.33% , up from 85.2% in 2025. In 2025, girls outperformed boys in key streams: science girls had a pass rate of 80.53% versus boys at 78.47% , while commerce girls recorded 95.05% against boys' 89.61% .
These figures show an improvement in the board's overall clearance compared with 2025, though streamwise rates for 2026 have not been published in full by the council yet.
Immediate actions for students
If you are awaiting your result, download and save the DigiLocker copy and take a screenshot of the result page. Use the official PDF or DigiLocker certificate when applying for college admissions or entrance exams.
Check the Jharkhand Academic Council website regularly for notices on revaluation, rechecking, and compartment exams. The council will publish procedures and timelines for those processes on its official portal.
State toppers at a glance
- Science topper: Rashida Naaz — 489 marks
- Commerce topper: Sweta Prasad — 478 marks
- Arts topper: Chhoti Kumari — 478 marks
More detailed lists, subject-wise marks for toppers, and district-wise rankings have not been released yet. Students should refer to the official JAC website for the full merit list and further instructions from the council.