The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reassured students and parents that the Class 12 board examination results for 2026 remain on track and are expected to be declared in the third week of May, putting to rest speculation about possible delays due to technical issues. The clarification comes amid heightened anticipation among more than 18 lakh candidates who appeared for the exams this year.
CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj, speaking to news agency PTI, firmly rejected media reports suggesting glitches in the newly implemented On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. According to Bhardwaj, claims of technical disruptions are “far from facts,” and the evaluation process is proceeding smoothly and as per schedule. He added that teachers involved in the marking process have expressed satisfaction with the system, describing it as more efficient than traditional methods.
The OSM system, rolled out fully this year for Class 12 evaluations, allows examiners to assess answer sheets digitally. CBSE officials say this shift has significantly reduced the evaluation timeline from about 12 days to nearly 9 days raising the possibility of an earlier-than-usual result announcement compared to some previous years. In recent cycles, CBSE Class 12 results have typically been declared in the second or third week of May.
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CBSE Class 12 Results: Where To Check
Official Websites to Check Results
Once declared, results will be accessible through multiple official channels, including cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in. In addition to websites, students will be able to download their digital marksheets via DigiLocker and the UMANG app, ensuring broader and easier access. CBSE has advised students to keep their roll number, school number, and date of birth handy to avoid last-minute issues while checking results.
CBSE Class 12 Results: How to check marksheet on cbse.nic.in
- Visit the official CBSE results portal results.cbse.nic.in.
- Click on "Senior Secondary School Examination (Class XII) 2026".
- Enter your roll number, school number, admit card ID, date of birth, and security pin.
- Click on "Submit".
- Your marksheet will appear on the screen.
- Download and save it for future use.
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CBSE Class 12 Results: Passing Marks Required
As per CBSE's evaluation norms, students must secure a minimum of 33 percent marks overall, with separate qualifying criteria in theory and practical components, to pass the examination. Candidates who fall short by one or two marks may be considered for grace marks, while those failing in up to two subjects will be eligible to appear for compartment examinations, likely scheduled for August 2026.
CBSE Class 12 Results Trends:
Here's a look at Class 12 pass percentages over the past six years:
- 2025: 88.39%
- 2024: 87.98%
- 2023: 87.33%
- 2022: 92.71%
- 2021: 99.37%
- 2020: 88.78%
CBSE Class 12 Exams
The Class 12 board examinations were held between February 17 and April 10, 2026, after which the assessment and result compilation began. With the process now nearing completion, the board has reiterated that students should rely only on official updates and avoid misinformation circulating on social media platforms.
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