CBSE Class 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Your Score Now

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the CBSE Class 12 board exam results 2026 today, May 13. Students can now check their scores on the official CBSE website, DigiLocker, and the UMANG app using their roll number, school number, and admit card ID. 

This year, over 18.5 lakh students appeared for the Class 12 board examinations conducted between February and April 2026. The overall pass percentage stands at 85.20%, slightly lower than last year’s 88.39%. Girls once again outperformed boys, recording an impressive pass percentage of 88.86%.

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Highlights

• Overall pass percentage: 85.20%
• Over 94,000 students scored above 90%
• More than 17,000 students scored above 95%
• Girls outperformed boys once again
• Trivandrum recorded the highest regional pass percentage

How to Check CBSE 12th Result 2026

Follow these simple steps to access your live scorecard: 

• Visit the official CBSE results portal - cbse.gov.in.
• Enter roll number, school number, and admit card ID. 
• Click “submit” to view your live score and digital marksheet. 
• You can download and print the scorecard for future reference. 

 The online marksheet can also be used for college admissions and counselling purposes. 

CBSE Compartment Exam Details

Students who could not clear one subject in class 12th this year would be eligible for the CBSE Compartment Exam 2026, which will be held in July. This second chance allows the students to pass and move forward without repeating the year. 

Students are advised to download and safely store their marksheets for future admission and verification purposes.

What’s Next After Class 12?

Now that the results are out, every student might be facing the biggest question: “What course is best after 12th?” Board exams are just a starting point; there are several strong career options that exist for all score ranges. 

Goal	Recommended Path
Fast job entry	1-year diploma or vocational course
Professional degree	B.Tech, MBBS, LLB, B.Com
Creative field	Design, media, or animation
Competitive exams	JEE, NEET, CLAT, CUET

A full breakdown of the best courses after 12th is available based on stream and interests.

Important Updates for Students

• Marks Re-evaluation/Verification: Students not feeling satisfied with their marks can apply for marks verification or re-evaluation as per the CBSE schedule. 
• Supplementary Exams: Information related to compartment exams will be released shortly for those looking to improve their scores.
• Job-ready Skills Development in Short Duration: Apart from doing traditional degrees, for students looking to enter the jobs quickly, then a 1-year diploma courses after 12th in IT, healthcare, hospitality, and design offer an affordable and practical route to employment.

Students are advised to safely store digital and printed copies of their marksheets for future admission and verification requirements.