CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 declared at cbse.gov.in with 85.20 pass percentage: Direct link to download scorecards is here

The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially declared the CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 on its official website today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Students appearing for board exams can now check their marks online using their login credentials. The pass percentage is 85.20 which is lower than last year’s 88.39%. The results for 2025 and 2024 were announced on May 13. These exams were conducted from 17 February to 10 April 2026. This time the scorecards have been published after 52 days. The much-awaited results have brought relief to lakhs of students and parents across the country who were eagerly waiting for the announcement. Along with the official website, students can also access their digital mark sheets through DigiLocker and UMANG.

CBSE Class 12 result: Girls outperform boys, score 94,000 over 90+

This year 17,68,482 students registered for the exam while 17,04,367 appeared and 15,40,934 successfully cleared the board exams. Girls once again outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 88.86%, compared to boys’ 82.13%, while transgender candidates secured a 100% pass rate. The board also revealed that 94,028 students secured more than 90% marks including 17,113 candidates who secured more than 95% marks. About 1,63,800 students were placed in the compartment category, which was 9.26% of the total candidates. Trivandrum, Chennai, and Bengaluru have recorded the highest pass percentage ie 95.62, 93.84, and 93.19 percent respectively.Among the institutions, Kendriya Vidyalayas recorded the highest performance with a pass percentage of 98.55%, followed by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas with 98.47%. The overall pass ratio in the Delhi region is around 92 per cent, while foreign schools affiliated to CBSE recorded 90.50 per cent.

Where to Check CBSE Class 12th Result 2026

Students can check their scores on official CBSE portals:

CBSE Class 12th Result 2026: Steps to Download

Students can follow these simple steps to download their score cards:

Here are the direct links to download CBSE Class 12th Result 2026:

Access to DigiLocker and UMANGStudents can also download their digital mark sheets through DigiLocker. The platform stores official academic documents digitally and allows students to access them at any time.Similarly, UMANG provides access to results through its mobile application and integrated government services.

CBSE 2026: Important Details Listed on Mark Sheet

The online mark sheet includes:

Students are advised to verify all the details entered in the score card carefully.

CBSE Class 12th Result: Supplementary Exam Details

Class 12 supplementary exams will be conducted on 15th July 2026 in one day format. Students who have been placed in the compartment category in the 2026 board exams will be eligible to appear for the exam. Apart from compartment candidates, students who have cleared the 12th standard exam in 2026 but want to improve their performance in a subject will also be allowed to appear for the exam. The board further clarified that 2025 compartment category candidates can also appear for the exam, as this will be their last chance to clear the compartment after having three chances.CBSE further informed that the process of submission of List of Candidates (LoC) for the supplementary examinations will start on 2 June 2026 in online mode. The board advised schools and students to follow the schedule and guidelines strictly, adding that no application would be accepted after the last date.Original certificate laterCBSE schools will distribute original mark sheet and passing certificate separately after online declaration of results. Students should stay in touch with their respective schools for updates regarding document submission. The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the Class 12 board examinations earlier this year at several centers in India and abroad.