The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially declared the Class 10 results for 2026, with students of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) recording a remarkable 99.57% pass percentage and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) closely following at 99.42%, emerging as the top-performing school systems this year.
The results were made available at 4 pm on April 15, 2026, with students able to access their digital marksheets and certificates through platforms such as DigiLocker and UMANG, along with SMS and IVRS services to manage heavy traffic on official portals.
Marginal rise in overall pass percentage
The overall pass percentage for CBSE Class 10 stands at 93.70%, reflecting a slight increase from 93.66% in 2025, marking a 0.04% rise. While the increase is modest, it indicates stability in performance trends at a national level.
Girls outperform boys again
Continuing the trend of recent years, girls have outperformed boys in the 2026 examinations.
- Girls: 94.99%
- Boys: 92.69%
- Transgender: 87.50%
This consistent gender gap highlights the steady academic performance of girl students across regions.
Regional performance: Kerala leads, Guwahati trails
Among regions, Kerala recorded the highest pass percentage, while Guwahati registered the lowest. This regional variation highlights the continuing disparities in academic outcomes across different parts of the country.
Massive examination scale: Nearly 25 lakh students appeared
The 2026 board examinations were conducted between February 17 and March 11, 2026, with a total of 24,95,022 candidates appearing for the exams. Notably, on February 21, 2026, CBSE conducted examinations for all these candidates in a single day—making it the largest examination conducted in a single day by the board.To facilitate this massive examination, more than 10 lakh rooms and 20 lakh invigilators were deployed, underscoring the logistical scale and coordination involved.
Digital-first result access to handle high traffic
In line with its digital push, CBSE enabled result access across multiple platforms to ensure seamless availability. Students are being encouraged to use DigiLocker as the primary access point, where those with linked APAAR IDs can directly view their marksheets under the ‘Issued Documents’ section.
For students without APAAR IDs, accounts can be activated using school-issued access codes, followed by mobile verification through OTP. Once authenticated, students can access their results without relying on traditional website downloads.
