The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to declare the Class 12 board exam results for 2026 today, May 12. An update displayed on DigiLocker, showing a ‘Class 12 Result Coming Soon' message, has heightened speculation regarding the announcement date.
Though no official date for the Class 12 results has been announced by CBSE, various reports and past trends had suggested that the CBSE Class 12 results may be announced around the second week of May (between 12-15). CBSE had released Class 10 board examination results on April 15, 2026. This year the board did not combine both class results, breaking from the pattern observed in previous years.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Last Year Pass Percentage
Last year's pass percentage for Class 12 stood at 88.39 per cent. Simultaneously, the CBSE Class 10 results for 2026 were released on April 15, 2026. This year, a total of 2,471,777 candidates took part in the Class 10 examinations, with 2,316,008 students achieving success.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: 'Coming Soon' Update Leaves Students Anxious
Students across the country are continuing to wait for the Central Board of Secondary Education to announce the CBSE Class 12 board exam results for 2026. More than 18 lakh students are expected to receive their marks this year, but the board has not yet officially confirmed when the results will be declared.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Details You Must Keep Ready
Students are advised to keep the following details handy while checking the CBSE Class 12 Result 2026:
- Roll number
- School number
- Admit card ID
- Date of birth
To pass the examination, students must score at least 33 per cent marks in each subject as well as overall. Students who do not meet the minimum requirement will be placed in the compartment category.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Check Via SMS
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Check Via SMS (Without Internet)
- Open the messaging app on your phone.
- Type: CBSE12
- Send it to the number announced by CBSE on result day.
- You will receive your marks through SMS.
- This method is especially useful for students facing slow internet connectivity or network issues.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Check Via Umang App
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Steps To Check Via Umang App
- Download and open the UMANG app.
- Register or log in using your mobile number.
- Search for “CBSE” services.
- Click on “Class 12 Result 2026.”
- Enter your roll number and other required details.
- View and download your result.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Check Via Digilocker
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Steps To Check Via Digilocker
- Open DigiLocker app or go to website.
- Sign in using your mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
- Go to the “Issued Documents” section.
- Select “CBSE Class 12 Marksheet 2026.”
- Download the digitally signed marksheet.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Check via official websites
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates Steps To Check:
- Open the official result websites: cbseresults.nic.in, or results.cbse.nic.in
- Tap on "CBSE Class 12 Result 2026"
- Enter roll number, school number, admit card ID.
- Submit details.
- Download and save your scorecard.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Websites to Check
Websites where students can track and check their Class 12 board results are provided below:
- cbse.gov.in
- results.cbse.nic.in
- cbse.nic.in
- digilocker.gov.in
- results.gov.in
Alongside these websites, students can also check the result, using SMS , IVRS service, Digilocker and UMANG mobile apps.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: When To Expect
After DigiLocker displayed a “coming soon” update on its official website, there is strong speculation that the CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 could be announced within the next one or two days.
Here are the result declaration dates from the last three years:
- 2025: May 13
- 2024: May 13
- 2023: May 12
Based on the previous years' timeline, the Class 12 results are expected to be declared today, May 13,2026.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Results To Be Out Today?
The CBSE Class 12 examination for 2026 began on Feb 17 and concluded on April 10, 2026, with the papers held in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Based on the usual result pattern, the Class 12 results are generally declared in May, and this year too they are expected to be announced in the second or third week of May. However, the board has not yet confirmed the exact date and time for the release of the Class 12 result.