CBSE 12th Result 2026 Declared at results.cbse.nic.in: 85.20% Students Clear Exams; Check Marks on DigiLocker and SMS

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. The results show a decline of 3.19 percentage points compared to the previous year. Girls once again outperformed boys in the examinations, recording a pass percentage higher by 6.73 percentage points. Among all CBSE regions, Trivandrum emerged as the best-performing region with a pass percentage of 95.62%, while Prayagraj registered the lowest at 72.43%. The Class 12 board examinations were conducted between February 17 and April 10, 2026, after which answer sheet evaluation and result preparation were completed by the board authorities.

CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj officially confirmed the declaration of the Class 12 results. More than 85% of students successfully cleared the board examinations this year, though the overall success rate dipped by over three percentage points compared to 2025. To avoid inconvenience due to heavy traffic on result day, CBSE has provided students with multiple result-access platforms, including official websites, DigiLocker, the UMANG mobile application, SMS services, and IVRS facilities. Students are advised to keep their roll number, school number, and admit card ID ready to access their digital scorecards smoothly across different platforms.

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Steps To Check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Online

1. Visit the official CBSE result website:CBSE Results Portal

2. Click on the “CBSE Class 12 Result 2026” link on the homepage.

3. Enter the required details, including:

   • Roll Number

   • School Number

   • Admit Card ID

4. Click on the “Submit” button.

5. The Class 12 scorecard will appear on the screen.

6. Download and print the result for future reference.

Students can also visit the official CBSE website:CBSE Official Website

Steps To Check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 On DigiLocker

1. Download and open the DigiLocker App or visit the DigiLocker website.

2. Sign in using your registered mobile number or Aadhaar-linked account.

3. Go to the “Education” or “Issued Documents” section.

4. Select “CBSE” as the issuing authority.

5. Enter your CBSE roll number and required credentials.

6. Your digital marksheet and passing certificate will be available for download.

Steps To Check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 On UMANG App

1. Download the UMANG App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

2. Register or log in using your mobile number.

3. Search for “CBSE” in the app services section.

4. Select the “CBSE Class 12 Result 2026” option.

5. Enter your roll number and other required details.

6. Submit the information to view your result.

7. Download or save the digital scorecard for future reference.

Steps To Check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Through SMS

1. Open the SMS application on your mobile phone.

2. Type the message in the prescribed format provided by CBSE on result day.

3. Send the SMS to the official CBSE result number.

4. Students will receive their Class 12 result directly via SMS on their mobile phones.

Apart from websites and SMS services, students can also access their results through the UMANG App and IVRS facilities introduced by CBSE to ensure uninterrupted result access during peak traffic hours.