CBSE 12th

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.

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

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 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.

CBSE 12th answer key 2026 download link is not released officially. We have provided the answer keys released the Shiksha experts. Students can use the same to check the correct answers.

CBSE 12th answer keys are not released officially. There are coaching institutes that releases the answer keys. Therefore, candidates cannot raise challenge against the same.

In case of a tie, all the students getting the same score and grade will be divided into two segments, the smaller segment will go with the larger. Method of grading will be used in subjects where the number of candidates who have passed is more than 500.

 In respect of subjects where total number of candidates passing in a subject is less than 500, the grading would be adopted on the pattern of grading and distribution in other similar subjects.

The maximum marks allotted in CBSE 12th exam are 500. Each subject carries 100 marks. Students can also take sixth subject, the final percentage is calculated using the best five subjects. 80/70 marks are allotted for Theory paper and 20/30 marks for internal assessment/practicals.

Short answer — yes, it's possible in some cases, but it depends on the branch and year.

Thapar fills:

• Major seats through JEE Main

• Some seats through 12th PCM merit (board marks category)

If your PCM percentage is strong (usually 90%+ for safer side), you can compete in the board merit category. But for top branches like CSE/COE, it's still very competitive even through boards.

So yes, you can apply without JEE — but your 12th marks need to be good.