Which details are required to access the CBSE Class 12 result?

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.

What is CBSE 12th ranking methodology?

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

In which mode will the CBSE 12th result be declared?

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.

What is a good score for CBSE Class 12?

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

How to score 70 passing marks in CBSE Class 12 exam?

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.

How many students appear for CBSE 12th exam every year?

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

I got 98% in CBSE 12th exam. Which college will I get with this marks?

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. DU Colleges Cut Off link Miranda House Click Here Hindu College Click Here St. Stephen's College Click Here Lady Shri Ram College for Women Click Here Sri Venkateswara College Click Here Kirori Mal College Click Here Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College Click Here Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College Click Here Gargi College Click Here Hansraj College Click Here Shri Ram College of Commerce Click Here Dyal Singh College Click Here Lady Irwin College Click Here Acharya Narendra Dev College Click Here Jesus and Mary College Click Here Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College Click Here Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women Click Here Daulat Ram College Click Here Maitreyi College Click Here Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce Click Here Ramanujan College Click Here Kamala Nehru College Click Here Keshav Mahavidyalaya Click Here Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS) Click Here Shivaji College Click Here Maharaja Agrasen College Click Here Indraprastha College for Women Click Here Shyam Lal College Click Here

What happens if you fail in CBSE 12th exam?

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.

What is CBSE 12th marking scheme?

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

What after CBSE 12th result?

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.

What is the passing marks for CBSE Class 12?

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.

What will happen if there is any tie between two students in CBSE Class 12th exam?

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.

What are the details mentioned on the CBSE 12th scorecard?

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.

I failed to qualify CBSE 12 2026 exam. What should I do?

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.

What to do if there would be any error in the details printed on the CBSE 12th result?

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.

When will CBSE Class 12 results 2026 be declared?

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.

What is the passing marks for CBSE 12th exam?

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.

Will I get a notification when CBSE 12th result is released?

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

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

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 19:54 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to announce CBSE 12th result by the end of April 2026. The copies of students have been evaluated through an on-screen marking system. CBSE Class 12 result 2026 will be released at results.cbse.nic.in. Students can check their results by logging with required details. Besides, the result can be checked through DigiLocker, SMS and UMANG App. Students must note that the CBSE Results 2026 released online are provisional. They will be required to collect the original mark sheet from their schools. CBSE 12th passing marks are 33% in both Theory and Practical exams. CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and April 9, 2026.

Table of contents

CBSE 12th Result Date 2026
CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
How to Check CBSE Class 12th Result?
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

CBSE 12th Result Date 2026

DeskCalendar Result: May ' 26

CBSE Class 12 result date 2026 will be announced soon by the Board. In 2025, the result was announced on May 13. 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	End of April 2026
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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26	Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2026 TENTATIVE

How to Check CBSE Class 12th Result?

CBSE class 12 result 2026 is announced online. All the students can know where to check CBSE 12th Result by following the process below.

Visit any of the websites-results.cbse.nic.in, www.cbse.gov.in
CBSE Result 2026 Class 12 login page will appear like this

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

Here's how the CBSE 12th marksheet looks like:

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 get CBSE 12th Result 2026 Through Digilocker?

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

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

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)

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 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 2026. The 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 700 per subject.

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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

CBSE 12th Supplementary Result 2026

CBSE is expected to release the CBSE 12th compartment result 2026 in the first week of August 2026 on the Board's website. The 12th compartment result 2026 shares 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.

FAQs on CBSE 12th Result 2026

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

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

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

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

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 is the pass percentage of students in CBSE 12th exam?

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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?

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: How is the CBSE 12th merit list prepared?

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.