CBSE 12th result 2026 was released on May 13. Along with the result, the list of top performers is also made available. The board does not release CBSE Class 12th toppers to avoid unhealthy competition. Check here for details related to CBSE 12th toppers.
CBSE 12th Toppers 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CBSE 12th result 2026 on May 13, 2026, at around 1:20. Along with the result, the list of top performers was also made available. The board does not release CBSE Class 12th toppers to avoid unhealthy competition. The top performers are decided based on the marks secured by students. The overall pass percentage in the CBSE Class 12 result 2026 recorded at 85.20%. Trivandrum became the top-performing region with a pass percentage of 95.62 per cent. This is followed by Chennai with 93.84% and Bengaluru at 93.19%.
The passing marks in the exam are 33 per cent in each subject. The link to check CBSE Class 12 result 2026 will be activated at cbse.gov.in. Students can check it by logging in with the required details. CBSE 12th toppers list 2026 comprises names, ranks and marks secured by students. CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 was conducted from February 17 to April 10. Read below for more details on CBSE 12th toppers 2026.
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CBSE 12th Toppers 2026
CBSE does not release the toppers' list. However, in this article, we have provided the list of the highest-scoring students based on the students’ feedback. The board does not allot rank 1, 2, or 3 at the national or regional level. The marksheet does mention any division. The board issues merit certificates to the top 0.1% scorers. This is made available through Digilocker. If announced, the list is made available separately for Science, Arts and Commerce Toppers. The list of top scorers in CBSE 12th 2026 exam is given below.
| Name | Marks | Percentage | Streams | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taran Tapan Bhuyan |
494/500 |
98.8% |
Humanities |
SAI International School |
| Soumili Maitra |
493/500 |
98.6% |
Humanities |
SAI International Residential School |
| Rama Krushna Panda |
484/500 |
96.8% |
Commerce |
SAI International Residential School |
| Jayesh Agrawal |
470/500 |
94% |
Science |
SAI International Residential School |
| Aanya Singhal | - |
96.2 | Commerce |
Shiv Nadar School |
| Delphea Tanwar | - | 95 | Humanities | Shiv Nadar School |
| Saanvi Jaitley | - | 94.4 | Interdisciplinary | Shiv Nadar School |
| Aryavir Bajaj | - | 91.2 | Science | Shiv Nadar School |
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CBSE Class 12 Toppers 2025
The list of CBSE 12th toppers 2025 is given below for different streams.
| Rank |
Student Name |
Marks |
Percentage |
School Name |
District/City |
Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
HANS DARUKA |
494/500 |
98.8% |
KIIT International School |
Khordha, Odisha |
Science |
| 1 |
Bhavya Rai |
494/500 |
98.8% |
Seth M.R Jaipuria Schools |
Banaras |
Arts |
| 2 |
A. Mohammed Ashfaq |
491/500 |
98.2% |
Sana Model School |
Chennai-56 |
Science |
| 3 |
Harshita Balaji |
487/500 |
97.8% |
GGIS Pimpri |
Pune |
Commerce |
| 4 |
Hiral Jayswal |
481/500 |
96.2% |
Bright Day School |
Vadodara |
Commerce |
| 5 |
SHOBHIT PANDEY |
476/500 |
95.2% |
LANCER’S CONVENT SCHOOL |
Rohini, Delhi |
Science |
| 6 |
Nandeni Sharma |
473/500 |
94.6% |
Freedom International School |
Bangalore |
Commerce |
CBSE 12th Science Toppers 2025
| Rank | Student Name | Marks | Percentage | School Name | District/City/State | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
HANS DARUKA |
494/500 |
98.8% |
KIIT International School |
Khordha, Odisha |
Science |
| 2 |
A. Mohammed Ashfaq |
491/500 |
98.2% |
Sana Model School |
Chennai-56 |
Science |
| 3 |
SHOBHIT PANDEY |
476/500 |
95.2% |
LANCER’S CONVENT SCHOOL |
Rohini, Delhi |
Science |
CBSE Class 12 Commerce Toppers 2026
| Rank |
Student Name |
Marks |
Percentage |
School Name |
District/City/State |
Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Harshita Balaji |
489/500 |
97.8% |
GGIS Pimpri |
Pune |
Commerce |
| 2 |
Hiral Jayswal |
481/500 |
96.2% |
Bright Day School |
Vadodara |
Commerce |
| 3 |
Nandeni Sharma |
473/500 |
94.6% |
Freedom International School |
Bangalore |
Commerc |
Commonly asked questions
Students have to collect their CBSE 12th original certificate from their schools. They will be notified by the schools after the release of the results. Usually students receive the CBSE plus two mark list within 2 weeks after the announcement of results.
Approximateky 16 to 17 lakh students appear for CBSE Class 12 board exams every year. The year-wise data of number of appeared candidates is given below.
| Year | No. of Appeared Candidates |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.92 lakh |
| 2024 | 16.60 lakh |
| 2023 | 16.90 lakh |
Yes, the Board conducts CBSE 12th supplementary exam for the subjects which students are not able to clear. CBSE Class 12 supplementary exams are usually conducted on a single day.
Students who are unable to clear their CBSE Class 12 exams in one or two subjects and those who wish to improve their marks can apply and appear for the supplementary/improvement exams.
In case you're unable to attend a CBSE 12th board exam, you will be given zero marks in the subject. Soon, you will be asked to appear for the supplementary exam. Thus, it is better to focus and study hard and not skip or leave your exam to pass with flying colours.
CBSE 12th Pass Percentage 2026
The pass percentage of CBSE Class 12 2026 will be released along with the result. Till then, students can check below the last year’s pass percentage.
| Category |
Details |
|---|---|
| Total Students Registered |
17,04,367 |
| No of students Appeared |
16,92,794 |
| Students Passed |
14,96,307 |
| Overall Pass Percentage |
88.39% |
| Top Performing Region |
Vijayawada (99.60%) |
| Lowest Performing Region |
Prayagraj (79.53%) |
| Class 12 Pass Percentage-Girls |
91.64% |
| Class 12 Pass Percentage-Boys |
85.70% |

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