CBSE 12th Result 2026 Date & Time; Check CBSE Class 12 Board Result @cbseresults.nic.in

CBSE Class 12 results 2026 is expected to be announced in May 2026. The result will be available online. To check the same, students need to login with the required credentials.

To pass the CBSE 12th board exams 2026, students must secure a minimum of 33 per cent in each subject including theory, practicals, and internal assessments. For subjects with practicals, students must pass in both theory and practical separately. Overall students must achieve at least 33 per cent in each subject.

CBSE 12th result is announced online only. Students will not receive any notification regarding the declaration of CBSE 12th result.

A good score in CBSE Class 12 is generally considered to be 75% or above. Scores above 90% are considered as excellent. 

To score 70% in CBSE Class 12, students need to prepare well. They should know the exam pattern. Get an understanding about the syllabus. They should solve previous year's question papers.

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.

After the release of CBSE class 12th Result 2026, students are required to collect the original mark sheet from their schools respectively. They can now apply for various professional and undergraduate courses in different universities and colleges. Delhi University offers various undergraduate programmes for students hailing from all three streams- Science, Commerce and Arts. DU admissions were earlier based on merit and entrance both. However, now students aspiring DU admission 2026, will be required to pass the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).  Students can use the Delhi University College Predictor to get an idea about the DU Colleges they can get admissions to.

Students need to secure  a minimum of 33% in each subject including theory, practicals and internal assessments. In a subject involving practical work, a candidate must obtain 33% marks in the theory and 33% marks in the practical separately. 

In case of a tie, all the students getting the same score or same grade. The number of candidates are divided into segments & the smaller will go with the larger.

If you fail in CBSE Class 12th exam in one or two subjects, they are placed in Compartment category. Students can retake those exams in July/August to pass. Failing in more than two subjects results in a 'Essential Repeat' requiring them to repeat the academic year and retake all exams.

After clearing CBSE Class 12 Board exams, candidates can take admission in  various professional and undergraduate courses in different universities and colleges. With this marks, you can apply to the following DU colleges if you are aiming this university.

CBSE Class 12 marking scheme is divides subjects into 100 marks. 80 marks are allotted for theory paper and 20 mark for internal assessment, Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) carries a 70-mark theory and 30-mark practical. Exams carries competency-based questions (50%), MCQs (20%), and short/long answers (30%), with a 33% passing mark requirement

To get the CBSE Class 12 result, candidates will need roll number,  school number,  admit card ID, and date of birth (as mentioned on your admit card). It can be checked online only.

The qualifying marks in each subject of external examination is 33%. The grading system is given below.

A-1 Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

A-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

E Failed candidates

CBSE Class 12 board result will be announced online. Students need to check their results by logging with the required credentials. The result can be accessed through IVRS, SMS and Digilocker.

If you fail to clear CBSE 12th exam in one or two subjects, then apply for compartment exam. Failing in more than two, you need to retake the exam again.

CBSE 12th scorecard (marksheet) contains personal and academic details. It also comprises student's name, roll numbetr, date of birth, school name, etc. Candidates can also check the subject-wise marks in theory and practical exams.

After downloading CBSE 12th result, candidates are required to check the details carefully. In case of error, they can raise the same with the board.