The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially declared the Class 12 Board Results for 2026 today, May 13. Students across India can now access their scorecards through the board’s official digital portals.

Key Statistics and Performance

This year’s results show a noticeable shift in student performance compared to previous years.

  • Overall Pass Percentage: 85.20%

  • Performance Trend: There is a decline of 3.19 percentage points from last year’s pass rate of 88.39%.

  • Gender Gap: Girls continue to outperform boys by a margin of 6.73%. The pass percentage for girls stands at 88.86% while boys recorded 82.13%.

  • Regional Toppers: Trivandrum emerged as the best-performing region with a pass rate of 95.62%, followed by Chennai and Bengaluru. Prayagraj recorded the lowest percentage at 72.43%.

Official Websites to Check Results

Due to high traffic, students are advised to use any of the following official links:

  1. results.cbse.nic.in

  2. cbse.gov.in

  3. results.nic.in

  4. DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in)

  5. UMANG App

Steps to Download Your CBSE Class 12 Marksheet

Follow these simple instructions to get your results instantly:

  1. Visit the Website: Go to results.cbse.nic.in.

  2. Select the Link: Click on “Senior Secondary School Examination (Class XII) 2026.”

  3. Enter Credentials: Provide your Roll Number, School Number, Date of Birth, and Admit Card ID.

  4. Submit: Click the “Submit” button to view your scores.

  5. Save & Print: Download the digital marksheet and take a printout for future admissions and reference.

Alternative Methods

If the official websites are slow, students can access their results via DigiLocker using their registered mobile number or through the SMS facility activated by the board.

Original hard-copy certificates and migration documents will be sent to respective schools in the coming weeks. For now, the digital marksheet available online serves as a valid document for undergraduate admissions.

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