CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Declared: Check Top 10 Best Performing Regions

Central Board of Secondary Education has officially declared the CBSE Class 12 Examination 2026 results today, May 13, 2026. Students who appeared for the Senior Secondary board examinations can now access their marksheets online through the official CBSE portals.

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CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Declared: Check Top 10 Best Performing Regions and Pass Percentage

The board has also released the region-wise performance statistics along with the overall pass percentage and examination data.

This year, the overall pass percentage for CBSE Class 12 students stands at 85.20%, showing a slight decline compared to previous years.

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Highlights

Event	Details
Conducting Authority	Central Board of Secondary Education
Examination Name	CBSE Class 12 Examination 2026
Result Date	May 13, 2026
Overall Pass Percentage	85.20%
Official Websites	cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in

Students can download provisional digital marksheets using their roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth.

Top 10 Best Performing CBSE Regions 2026

Central Board of Secondary Education has released the list of top-performing regions based on pass percentage.

S.No.	Name of Region	Pass %
1	Trivandrum	95.62%
2	Chennai	93.84%
3	Bengaluru	93.19%
4	Vijayawada	92.77%
5	Delhi West	92.34%
6	Delhi East	91.73%
7	Ahmedabad	90.60%
8	Gurugram	88.45%
9	Ludhiana	87.92%
10	Pune	87.32%
11	Ajmer	86.78%
12	Panchkula	85.73%
13	Ranchi	85.01%
14	Guwahati	83.41%
15	Lucknow	82.21%
16	Bhubaneswar	81.71%
17	Dehardun	81.42%
18	Raipur	80.88%
19	Bhopal	79.43%
20	Noida	79.02%
21	Patna	74.45%
22	Prayagraj	72.43%

The southern regions once again dominated the national performance rankings.

How to Check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026

Students can follow these steps:

1. Visit CBSE Result Website

2. Click on "CBSE Class 12 Result 2026"

3. Enter roll number and other required credentials

4. Submit the details

5. The scorecard will appear on the screen

6. Download and print the provisional marksheet

Alternative Platforms to Check Results

Apart from the official websites, students can also access results through:

DigiLocker
UMANG
SMS Services
IVRS Facility

These platforms help students avoid delays caused by heavy website traffic.

Passing Criteria for CBSE Class 12 Exams

To qualify in the CBSE Class 12 Examination 2026:

Students must score at least 33% marks in each subject
Candidates must also secure the required aggregate marks

Students failing in one or two subjects will be placed in the supplementary category.

Importance of CBSE Class 12 Results

The CBSE Class 12 results are important for:

Undergraduate admissions
Engineering and medical counselling
Scholarship opportunities
Competitive examinations
Career planning
Students from Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams will now begin the college admission process.

The declaration of the CBSE Class 12 Examination 2026 results by Central Board of Secondary Education marks an important academic milestone for lakhs of students across the country.