In the CBSE Class 12, for the past 10+ consecutive years, girls have outperformed boys in CBSE Class 12 results, and the same pattern is expected to continue in CBSE Class 12 Result 2026. CBSE does not publish any individual female or male topper rankings.

  • According to CBSE Class 12 Result 2025, 7,02,741 girls passed out of 7,66,830 and 7,93,566 boys passed out of 9,25,953.
  • The CBSE Class 12 result shows a 10-year historical trend of a consistent female lead over boys.
  • The CBSE Class 12 result 2026 is expected to be out in the second/ third week of May.
  • The CBSE Class 12 result publishes an aggregate gender-wise pass percentage.

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CBSE Class 12 Result 2026

Key Summary

  • CBSE Class 12 gender-wise pass percentage is the only female-vs-male comparison officially published by CBSE.
  • Both girls and boys showed higher pass percentages in 2025 than in 2024, with boys gaining slightly more (+0.58% vs +0.12% for girls).
  • The 2026 result is expected to follow the same gender pattern, with both groups likely showing marginal improvements.

Why CBSE Doesn't Publish Individual Female / Male Toppers

CBSE has not declared a female topper or male topper since 2017, as the policy has ended. The board only releases the gender-wise aggregate pass percentage.

  • No Gender-wise AIR: CBSE does not publish the AIR list for the top-scoring girl/boy at the national, regional, or district level.
  • Aggregate Only: The board publishes the combined gender-wise pass percentage for all candidates who appeared.
  • Media-Reported High Scorers: Some news reports/ media publish school-level high scorers after the declaration of CBSE results.

Ques. Has CBSE 2026 announced a female or male topper?

Ans. No, CBSE 2026 has not announced any official female or male topper since 2017. The board only publishes gender-wise aggregate pass percentage as part of the result statistics.

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CBSE Gender-wise Performance: The Numbers

The CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 gender-wise data shows girls outperforming boys by 5.94 percentage points, with girls' pass percentage rising for the third consecutive year despite a marginal narrowing of the gender gap.

Metric Girls (2025) Boys (2025)
Total Appeared 7,66,830 9,25,953
Total Passed 7,02,741 7,93,566
Pass Percentage 91.64% 85.70%
Change vs 2024 +0.12% +0.58%
Gender Gap (Girls − Boys) 5.94 percentage points

Ques. By how much did girls outperform boys in CBSE Class 12 Result 2025?

Ans. Girls outperformed boys by 5.94 percentage points in CBSE Class 12 Result 2025. While girls recorded a pass percentage of 91.64%, boys passed at 85.70%. Notably, boys improved more (+0.58%) than girls (+0.12%) compared to 2024, indicating a slight narrowing of the historical gender gap.

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10-Year Trend: How the Gender Gap Has Evolved

Looking at CBSE Class 12 results from 2016 to 2025, girls have led in pass percentage every single year and have stabilised around 6% in recent years.

Year Girls Pass % Boys Pass % Gender Gap
2016 88.58% 78.85% 9.73%
2018 88.31% 78.99% 9.32%
2019 88.7% 79.4% 9.3%
2022 94.54% 91.25% 3.29%
2023 90.68% 84.67% 6.01%
2024 91.52% 85.12% 6.40%
2025 91.64% 85.70% 5.94%
2026 (Expected) 91 - 92% 85 - 87% 5 - 6%
10-Year Trend: How the Gender Gap Has Evolved

Ques. When was the gender gap in CBSE Class 12 the widest?

Ans. The gender gap in CBSE Class 12 results was the widest in 2016, when girls outperformed boys by 9.73 percentage points. The gap remained close to 9% in 2018 and 2019. Over the last 5 years, the gap has stabilised around 5 – 6 percentage points, indicating a gradual improvement in boys' performance.

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Why Girls Consistently Outperform Boys

The consistent female lead in CBSE Class 12 pass percentage is driven by a combination of behavioural, social, and exam-pattern factors that have been studied across multiple education research reports.

  • Higher Study Hours: Studies show female students spend 1 – 2 hours more per day on academic work than boys in the age group of 16- 18 years.
  • Better Time Management: Girls practice and plan revision schedules earlier and stick to them more consistently.
  • Lower Compartment Rates: Boys account for 70% of total compartment cases, indicating performance gaps in specific subjects.
  • Subject Choice Patterns: Girls are more likely to choose commerce and humanities streams, which have higher overall pass percentages than science.
  • Internal Assessment Strength: Girls consistently score better in project work, internal assessments, and language papers.

Ques. Why do girls consistently outperform boys in CBSE Class 12?

Ans. Girls consistently outperform boys in CBSE Class 12 due to various factors such as higher daily study hours, better time management and lower compartment rates. Girls perform better because of subject preference and stronger performance in internal assessments and language papers.

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Region-wise Gender Breakdown (2025 Sample Data)

The female lead over males is consistent across all CBSE regions. The following table shows the regional-wise gender pass percentage:

CBSE Region Girls Pass % (2025) Boys Pass % (2025) Gender Gap
Bhubaneswar 86.30% 81.42% 4.88%
National Average 91.64% 85.70% 5.94%
Vijayawada (Top Region) 99.7% 99.5% 0.2%
Trivandrum 99.5% 99.1% 0.4%
Prayagraj (Lowest) 83% 76% 7%

Note: Region-wise gender breakdown for some regions is approximate, based on regional pass percentage trends. CBSE publishes the national gender-wise figure officially, while region-wise gender splits are inferred from press releases and media reports.

According to a Reddit post, users said that the CBSE class 12 2026 results are likely to be excellent in southern regions such as Thiruvananthapuram, Vijaywada and Chennai. It is expected that the result will be below average for students residing in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Noida, and Patna.

Reddit Discussion

Source: Reddit

Ques. Is the gender gap consistent across all CBSE regions?

Ans. The gender gap exists across all CBSE regions, but the magnitude varies. Top-performing southern regions like Vijayawada and Trivandrum have a narrower gap (under 1%), while lower-performing northern regions like Prayagraj show a wider gap (5 - 7%). Both genders perform near 100% in southern regions, compressing the gap.

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2026 Outlook: Expected Female vs Male Performance

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026, the gender pattern is expected to remain consistent. Girls are likely passing at 91 -92% and boys at 85 - 87%, with the overall gap continuing to narrow gradually as boys' performance improves.

Metric 2025 Actual 2026 Expected Trend
Girls Pass % 91.64% 91 -92% Stable to slight rise
Boys Pass % 85.70% 85 - 87% Slight rise expected
Gender Gap 5.94% 5 - 6% Stable
Total Girls Appeared 7,66,830 8,30,000 +8% candidate growth
Total Boys Appeared 9,25,953 10,20,000 +10% candidate growth

Ques. Will the gender gap in CBSE 2026 narrow further?

Ans. The gender gap in CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 is expected to remain in the 5 - 6% range, similar to 2025. The reported tough Physics paper in 2026 may slightly affect both genders proportionally, keeping the relative gap stable.

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How Gender-wise CBSE Performance Affects University Admissions

Universities and CUET-based admissions do not give any preference based on CBSE gender-wise performance. The admission criteria are based on individual aggregate marks, CUET percentile, and entrance exam scores, regardless of gender.

  • Gender-Neutral Cutoffs: DU, BHU, JNU, and JMI use the same admission cutoffs for boys and girls.
  • Women's Colleges: Some Delhi University colleges like LSR and Miranda House use the same CUET percentile cutoffs.
  • Reservation Categories: OBC, SC, ST, and EWS reservations apply to both genders equally.
  • Engineering / Medical: JEE and NEET ranks are gender-neutral; female supernumerary seats exist at some IITs, but apply only post-rank.
  • Foreign Universities: Most international institutions use aggregate percentage and entrance exam scores, with no CBSE-specific gender consideration.

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CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Official Notifications

Candidates can refer to the official CBSE result notifications and gender-wise statistics releases below:

Year Document Download Link
2026 CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Notification (Pending) View on Official Site
2025 CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 Gender-wise Press Release View on Official Site
2024 CBSE Class 12 Result 2024 Gender-wise Press Release View on Official Site

Note: CBSE publishes gender-wise pass percentage as part of the standard result statistics. Individual ranks or "female topper / male topper" titles are not officially issued.

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Ques. Does CBSE 2026 award separate Merit Certificates for boys and girls?

Ans. No, CBSE 2026 Merit Certificates are awarded without gender distinction. The top 0.1% in each subject receive certificates via DigiLocker, regardless of gender.

Ques. Where can students see the gender-wise CBSE 2026 statistics?

Ans. Gender-wise statistics for CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 will be published on cbse.gov.in as part of the official press release on the day of result declaration. The data will include candidate count, pass percentage, and previous years' stats for both girls and boys.