CBSE class 12 result 2026 was declared by the Central Board of Secondary Education on 13 May 2026 , with an overall pass percentage of 85.20% .
The board said 1,857,517 students were registered for the exam held across 19,967 schools. This year’s pass rate fell by 3.19 percentage points from 88.39% in 2025.
CBSE class 12 result 2026 — key numbers
The headline figures from the board: overall pass percentage 85.20% , registered students 1,857,517 , and participating schools 19,967 . The drop from last year’s 88.39% represents a decline of 3.19 percentage points .
You can access individual results on Digilocker, via SMS, and through the UMANG app, the board confirmed. Schools and students should expect the same official channels to be active for downloads and score verification.
CBSE class 12 result 2026 — region and gender gaps
Girls outperformed boys by 6.73 percentage points , the board data show. The highest-performing region was Trivandrum, with a pass percentage of 95.62% .
The statistics do not include subject-wise toppers, stream-wise breakups, or detailed state and city rankings. The board has not published a public list of schools with the highest pass rates in this release.
Immediate student impact
Students awaiting marksheets or digital certificates should download their results from Digilocker or check the UMANG app. Those expecting re-evaluation or compartment information should follow CBSE notices for the next steps; the board usually issues circulars with timelines for these processes.
Regional bodies and individual schools will receive consolidated data from CBSE for certificates and official records. Students planning admissions should keep copies of their digital scorecards ready for college applications.
What’s missing from the release
The board’s announcement focuses on overall and region-level pass percentages and basic participation numbers. It does not provide subject-wise toppers, stream-specific pass rates (Science, Commerce, Arts), or a detailed state-wise ranking in this bulletin.
For more details and any official circulars related to certificates, re-evaluation, or compartment exams, follow notifications issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education.