CBSE Class 12 Results for 2026 exam have been officially announced by the board on May 13, 2026. The students can check their official results on their official website, cbseresults.nic.in
The pass percentage for CBSE Class 12 results in 2026, i.e., 85.20%. Which saw a decline of around 3.14% compared to last year, which was around 88.39%.
- Girls outperformed the boys this year with a gap of 6.73% in class 12 results. This year total of 88.86% of girls and 82.13% boys have passed the CBSE Class 12 exam.
- In the 2025 CBSE Class 12 exam, the pass percentage of girls and boys was at 91.64% and 85.70%, respectively.
- As usual, the Trivandrum region topped with 95.62% pass percentage, yet the pass percentage saw a significant decline from 99.32% in 2025.
- A total of 94028 students scored 90% and above and 17113 students scored 95% and above in CBSE Class 12 exam in 2026.
Source: CBSE Class 12 Official Results Notice
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CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 vs 2025: Overall Comparison
The CBSE Class 12 results in 2026 saw a 3.19% decrease in overall pass percentage compared to the previous year.
- Overall, girls have performed better than boys by 6.73 percentiles. Total of 88.86% of girls passed the CBSE Class 12 exams, whereas 82.13% of boys passed the exams.
- Trivandrum region saw the highest percentage with 95.62 percentage, whereas Prayagraj saw a very low pass percentage, 72.43%.
- There are a total of 94,028 students who scored 90% and above this year.
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Pass % | 87.33% | 87.98% | 88.39% | 85.20% |
| Girls Pass % | 90.68% | 91.52% | 91.64% | 88.86% |
| Boys Pass % | 84.67% | 85.12% | 86% | 82.13% |
| Total Appeared | 16.85 lakh | 16.21 lakh | 15.97 lakh | 17.68 lakh |
| Scored 90%+ | 1.96 lakh | 2.02 lakh | 2.05 lakh | 94,028 |
| Top Region | Trivandrum | Trivandrum | Trivandrum | Trivandrum |
Source: CBSE Class 12 Official Results Notice
Ques. Has CBSE Class 12 pass percentage improved in 2026 compared to 2025?
Ans. Based on expected trends, CBSE Class 12 pass percentage in 2026 is likely to show a marginal improvement over the 2025 figure of 87.98%, expected to be in the range of 88–89%. Official data will be confirmed on May 12, 2026.
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CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 vs 2025: Subject-wise Pass Percentage (Expected)
Mathematics and Physics consistently record the lowest pass percentages among core subjects in CBSE Class 12, while English and Humanities subjects tend to have higher pass rates each year.
| Subject | 2025 Pass % | 2026 Expected Pass % |
|---|---|---|
| English Core | 95% | 95–96% |
| Mathematics | 82% | 83–84% |
| Physics | 83% | 84–85% |
| Chemistry | 86% | 87–88% |
| Biology | 89% | 89–90% |
| Accountancy | 88% | 88–89% |
| Economics | 90% | 90–91% |
| History | 91% | 91–92% |
Ques. Which subject has the lowest pass percentage in CBSE Class 12?
Ans. Mathematics and Physics consistently record the lowest pass percentages in CBSE Class 12, typically in the 82–84% range. Students who fail in these subjects are eligible for the Compartment Exam conducted in July.
Ques. How many students scored above 90% in CBSE Class 12 in 2025?
Ans. Approximately 2.05 lakh students scored 90% and above in CBSE Class 12 in 2025. This number has been rising consistently. In 2024 it was approximately 2.02 lakh and in 2023 it was around 1.96 lakh.
Students Scoring 100 Marks in CBSE Class 12 Subjects in 2026
Check out the number of students who scored 100 marks in CBSE Class 12 exams in 2026.
| Subject Code | Subject | Number of students who scored 100 marks |
|---|---|---|
| 042 | Physics | 96 |
| 043 | Chemistry | 1061 |
| 044 | Biology | 1343 |
| 041 | Mathematics | 1283 |
| 001 | English Elective | 1 |
| 083 | Computer Science | 994 |
| 301 | English Core | 2401 |
Source: CBSE Class 12 Results Notice
CBSE Class 12 Result Official PDFs: Previous Years
| Year | Document | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 Press Release | Official PDF |
| 2025 | CBSE Class 12 Result 2025 Press Release | View on Official Site |
| 2024 | CBSE Class 12 Result 2024 Statistics PDF | View on Official Site |
| 2023 | CBSE Class 12 Result 2023 Press Release | View on Official Site |
Note: PDFs are published by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Links are updated as official documents are released.
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