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CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on May 17, 2026 16:21 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

CBSE 12th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education declared the CBSE Class 12 result 2026 on May 13 at around 1:20 pm. The result link was activated at cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in. We have also provided a direct CBSE 12th result link on this page. To check result, students need to login with the required details. They can also check digilocker cbse result 2026 class 12th on the app. Besides, the result can also be accessed through SMS and the UMANG app. This year, the overall pass percentage recorded at 85.20%.

The CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam Dates 2026 have also been announced. According to the announced date, the CBSE class 12th supplementary exam 2026 will be held on July 15, 2026, in a single day. The board will start the submission process for the list of candidates on June 2, 2026.

CBSE 12th marksheet issued online is provisional. Students need to collect the original marksheet from their schools. CBSE 12th passing marks are 33% separately for theory and practical exams. CBSE 12th exams 2026 were conducted between February 17 and April 9, 2026. Over 18 lakh students appeared for the exam. Read below for more details on CBSE 12th result 2026.

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Table of contents
  • CBSE 12th Result Date 2026
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
  • How to Check CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 (Science, Arts & Commerce)?
  • CBSE 12th Result 2026: Grading System & Passing Marks
  • What After the Declaration of CBSE 12th Result 2026?
  • CBSE 12th Result 2026 Statistics
  • CBSE 12th Supplementary Result 2026
  • FAQs on CBSE 12th Result 2026
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CBSE 12th Result Date 2026

CBSE Class 12 result 2026 has been announced by the Board. Students can check below CBSE Class 12 result dates

Events

Dates

CBSE exams 2026

17-Feb-2026 to 10-Apr-2026

Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2026

13-May-2026 (OUT)

Announcement of compartmental result

August 2026

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CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CBSE 12th 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
To Be Notified

Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2026

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How to Check CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 (Science, Arts & Commerce)?

CBSE class 12 result is announced online separately for Science, Arts and Commerce. All the students can know where to check CBSE 12th Result by following the process below.

  • Enter CBSE roll number, and school number
  • Click on ‘Submit’
  • View CBSE Result of 12th Class 2026
  • Download and take a clear print of CBSE result 2026 for Class 12th

How to Check CBSE 12th Result 2026 Via SMS?

Students can get CBSE result class 12 by sending an SMS from their registered number in the format below. 

CBSE12 (roll number) (date of birth) (school number) (Centre number) and send it to 7738299899.

The format of the date of birth should be DDMMYYYY.

An SMS with a subject-wise list of marks will be received on phone. Students must secure the CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 for immediate reference.

How to Check 12th Class CBSE Result Through IVRS?

  • The CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 can also be checked through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).
  • The call would be charged at 30 paisa/minute for a single roll number.
  • Students need to dial- 24300699, along with the code of their area preceding the given number.

How to check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Digilocker?

Students can also download their CBSE class 12 result 2026 via DigiLocker. The process to check same is given below.

  1. Log in using the Username and Password to the App
  2. Go to ‘Profile’ and sync the Aadhaar number, if the same hasn’t been done while signing up
  3. Click on ‘Pull Partner Documents 
  4. There will be two drop-down menus on the next screen
  5. Select the board & marksheet
  6. Enter the details
  7. Documents are displayed on the screen

How to Download Class 12th CBSE Result 2026 via UMANG?

The process to download CBSE Class 12th results via UMANG app is given below.

  • Download the UMANG app and register using mobile number
  • Search CBSE on the home page
  • Select 'Results'
  • Students need to select Class 12 option
  • Enter roll number, school number, centre number and date of birth
  • Click on the "Get Result" button to view your marksheet.
  • Download the PDF or take printout

Details in CBSE 12th Result 2026

These details are shared on the CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 scorecard.

  • Name of student
  • Roll Number
  • Mother & Father Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Subject along with their codes
  • Score in Theory & Practical
  • Total Marks
  • Grade
  • Result Status- (Pass/ Not Pass)
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CBSE 12th Result 2026: Grading System & Passing Marks

Students are considered to have cleared the CBSE board exams if they fulfil the criteria mentioned below:

CBSE 12th Passing Marks 2026

The stream-wise passing marks are given below.

CBSE 12th Science Passing Marks

Subject Marks in Theory Marks in Practical and Internal Assessment Passing Marks for Theory Exam Passing Marks for Internal Assessment/Practical

Passing marks of Physics Class 12

70

30

23

9

Chemistry

70

30

23

9

Maths passing marks Class 12

80

20

26

6

Biology

70

30

23

9

English Core

80

20

23

6

CBSE 12th Arts Passing Marks

Subject Marks in Theory Marks in Practical and Internal Assessment Passing Marks for Theory Exam Passing Marks for Internal Assessment/Practical

Sociology

80

20

26

6

Political Science

80

20

26

6

Psychology

70

30

23

9

History

80

20

26

6

CBSE Class 12 Commerce Passing Marks 2026

Subject Marks in Theory Marks in Practical and Internal Assessment Passing Marks for Theory Exam Passing Marks for Internal Assessment/Practical

BS

70

30

23

9

Accountancy

70

30

23

9

Economics

80

20

26

6

Maths

70

30

23

9

CBSE 12th Grace Marks Policy

Grace marks are given to students who miss the passing marks of 33 percent by one or two marks. In some cases, compensatory marks are awarded if there are errors in the question paper or if answer options are incorrect. Additionally, grace marks are given if the question paper is difficult. The process for allotting grace marks is given below.

A1 Top one-eighth of passed candidates
A2 Next one-eighth
B1 Next one-eighth
B2 Next one-eighth
C1 Next one-eighth
C2 Next one-eighth
D1 Next one-eighth
D2 Next one-eighth
E Failed candidates

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: Grading System

Marks

Grades

Points for Grades

91-100

A1

10

81-90

A2

9

71-80

B1

8

61-70

B2

7

51-60

C1

6

41-50

C2

5

31-40

D

4

21-30

E1

-

0-20

E2

-

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: Meaning of Abbreviations

Abbreviations

Details

QUAL

Eligible for Qualifying Certificate

SJD

Subjudice (under judgement)

EIOP

Eligible for Improvement of Performance

XXXX

Improvement

UFM

Unfair means

N.E.

Not Eligible

NIOP

Not Eligible for Improvement of Performance

R.W.

Result Withheld

R.L.

Result Later

RT

Repeat Theory

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What After the Declaration of CBSE 12th Result 2026?

The Board releases the CBSE 12th rechecking/revaluation result 2026 on its website. Students can check their result using roll number, admit card ID and school number. After obtaining a copy of their answer sheet, students can apply for verification or revaluation of CBSE 12th result 2026The fees for verification of CBSE 12th are INR 500 per answer book. The same for revaluation is INR 100 per question. Students need to apply for all these. Those who wish to obtain the scanned photocopies of CBSE 12th result answer sheets can apply for the same by paying a fee of INR 100 per subject.

Also Read: Career Options After Class 12

CBSE 12th Post Result Process

In 2025, CBSE revised the post-result process. This includes obtaining a photocopy of the evaluated answer sheet, followed by verification or re-evaluation of both. 

Obtaining Photocopy of Answer Sheet

Students can request the evaluated answer sheets. This allows them to check for any error such as miss calculation, unawarded marks, etc. To obtain a photocopy of the evaluated answer sheet, students need to apply online. They will be provided a scanned copy of the answer book in their login. The identity of the evaluator will be kept hidden. If candidates want to challenge the marks, they will have to apply online for re-evaluation of marks. Students need to provide their roll numbers, school number, date of birth and fees. The process is explained below.

  • The portal for this opens within 5 to 7 days after the result is declared
  • Visit CBSE re-evaluation website
  • Login by entering the required details
  • Submit the request
  • Pay required fees
  • Download a photocopy of the answer sheet

CBSE 12th Result Verification 

After going through the answer sheet photocopy, in case of any discrepancy in marks, students can apply for the verification process. The fee for this is INR 100 per subject. The process is given below.

  • Visit board's website 
  • Look for the link-Apply for Verification of Marks 
  • Login using required details
  • Select the subject
  • Pay the application fee
  • Submit and save it

CBSE 12th Re-Evaluation

Only those students who applied for a photocopy of the evaluated answer book are eligible for re-evaluation of marks. The fee for this is INR 25 per question. Students need to follow the marking scheme for the concerned subject. This will help them to submit an application along with the reason. The status for re-evaluation will be uploaded on the board's website. Students can check the result for re-evaluation by logging with the required details.

Revised Fee Structure

Parameters

Previous Fees (In INR)

Revised Fees (In INR)

Scanned copy

INR 700

INR 100

Verification

INR 500

INR 100

Re-Evaluation per question

INR 100

INR 25

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CBSE 12th Result 2026 Statistics

CBSE will release the CBSE 12th result 2026 statistics along with the result. The toppers list is not published to avoid unhealthy competition. Till then, students can check the result statistics of last year below.

Year Total appeared students Overall Pass % Boys' pass % Girls' pass %

2025

16,92,794

88.39

85.70

91.64

2024

1621224

87.98

85.12

91.52

2023

16,90,000

87.33

84.7

90.68

2022

14,35,366

92.71

91.25

94.54

2021

13,69,745

99.37

99.67

99.13

2020

1192961

88.78

86.19

92.15

2019

1205484

83.4

79.4

88.7

2018

1106772

83.3

78.99

88.31

2017

1076760

73.96

68.66

82.29

2016

992656

83.05

78.85

88.58

2015

962122

82

77.77

87.56

 

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CBSE 12th Supplementary Result 2026

CBSE 12th compartment exam is conducted for students who fail in one or two subjects. The result is announced in the first week of August. This carries the name, roll number, and marks scored by students in all subjects, grades, etc. The Board will conduct the CBSE 12th compartment exam in July 2026, in pen and paper format. Students need to apply online to appear in the compartment exam by paying INR 300. 

How to apply for CBSE 12th Supply exam 2026?

The process to apply for CBSE 12th supplementary exam is given below.

  • Visit the board's website
  • Go to the private candidate supplementary exam section
  • Enter the login details 
  • Select subject you wish to reappear
  • Upload the necessary details 
  • Pay the prescribed fees
  • Download the acknowledgement

How to check CBSE 12th Supplementary Result 2026?

The process to check CBSE 12th supply result is given below.

  • Visit CBSE's website
  • Click on Senior Secondary Supplementary Result 2026 link
  • Enter required details
  • The result appears on the screen
  • Download and save it
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FAQs on CBSE 12th Result 2026

Students can check the FAQs on CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 below:

Q:   Is the CBSE 12th result released online 100% correct?
A: 

Students need not worry about the accuracy of the CBSE 12th result released online. CBSE Class 12 result is released after undergoing various checking processes thus, there are very low chances for the CBSE 12th result released online to be incorrect. Students are advised to collect the marklist from the school after the CBSE 12th result is announced. 

Q:   Where will I get CBSE 12th original certificate from?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can we change marks in CBSE 12th marksheet?
A: 

If you are not satisfied with the marks, you can apply for revaluation or rechecking of the paper. The marks awarded after the rechecking/revaluation shall be considered as the final marks. Then a new marksheet will be issued to you thereafter. 

Q:   What is the pass percentage of students in CBSE 12th exam?
A: 

Every year, CBSE records a decent overall pass percentage overall. In 2025, the Board recorded an overall pass percentage of 88.39 which is an increase from the 2024's 87.98 percent. A total of 17,04,367 students registered for the exam, out of which 16,92,794 students appeared, and 14,96,307 students passed the CBSE 12th exam 2025.

The pass percentage of girls was 91.64 while that of boys was 85.70.

Q:   How many times can I give CBSE Class 12 exam in a year?
A: 

CBSE Class 12 exam is conducted once a year. To improve score, students can apply for supplementary/compartment exam. This is for those students who wants to improve their marks in one subject.

 

Q:   What can I do if I feel the marks awarded to me in CBSE 12th Physics are not correct?
A: 

In case you feel you are not rewarded proper marks, you can apply for revaluation of CBSE 12th Physics result 2026. Thereafter, if you still feel that your scores should have been higher, you must apply for rechecking of the paper. But keep in mind that if the scores are reduced after reval/rechecking, you will not be given the choice to keep the previous marks. 

CBSE 12th result 2026 is expected to release in the first week of May 2026 on the official website- cbse.nic.in. Students can check their CBSE Class 12 result 2026 using roll number and other details mentioned in the admit card. 

Q:   What are the different ways to check the CBSE 12th result?
A: 

Students can check their CBSE 12th result on the official website- cbse.nic.in. They can also check their results via IVRS, SMS, Digilocker and Umang app. For more details, click on CBSE Class 12 result

Q:   What is the process to check the CBSE 12th result?
A: 

CBSE 12th results are announced online only. Students can also check the results through SMS, IVRS, digilocker. The marksheet issued online is provisional. Students need to get the original copy from the school.

Q:   Will CBSE conduct 12th supplementary exams for all subjects?
A: 

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.  

Q:   Is it necessary to collect the original marksheet from the school after the release of the CBSE 12th result 2026?
A: 

Yes, you must collect your marksheet from school. This is an important doc and is required while applying for higher education and jobs

Q:   How can I get photocopy of my CBSE 12th answer sheet 2026?
A: 

Students can apply for obtaining the photocopies of CBSE Class 12 answer sheets 2026 on the official website after the results are out. The Board will release the dates to apply for obtaining the photocopies of the answer sheets of CBSE 12th 2026. Students can go through their answer sheets, analyse their answers and marks rewarded and then decide whether to apply for rechecking or verification of marks.  Read more below:

CBSE 12th Important Dates

Q:   What should I do if I am unable to pass the CBSE 12th exam?
A: 

CBSE conducts the CBSE 12th supplementary exam for those who are unable to clear the CBSE 12th exam. Students will have to appear for the Supplementary exam which will be conducted by the Board in June/July. The details will be announced by the Board after the declaration of the CBSE 12th result. The students will have to apply and pay the requisite fee to appear for the Supplementary exams. 

Q:   How do I choose my career after 12th?
A: 

There are many courses to choose from after completing high secondary. Students should choose the courses as per their skills. Choosing the good courses helps students to build a strong career.

Q:   When will the CBSE 12th rechecking and verification 2026 begin?
A: 

The Central Board of Secondary Education will begin the process of CBSE 12th rechecking & verification of answer sheets 2026 after the release of CBSE Class 12 result 2026. Students will be able to apply for scanned copies of their answer sheets to go through their answers and see the marking. Thereafter, they could apply for rechecking and reverification of the answer sheets. Click on CBSE 12th dates 2026 for more details.

Q:   How is the CBSE 12th merit list prepared?
A: 

CBSE does not prepare or release an official merit list. They does not release the toppers list. Instead, they issue merit certificates to the top 0.1% students in each subject who achieve the highest marks.

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