CBSE Class 12 result 2026 date: The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to declare CBSE 12th Result 2026 soon. The CBSE Class 12 result 2026 are expected in the second week of May 2026, considering previous year trends.
Students will be able to check and download their Class 12 digital marksheet online through the official website of CBSE results — cbseresults.nic.in, once announced. Nearly 10.2 lakh boys and 8.3 lakh girls who appeared for the Senior School Certificate Examination this year should be prepared with their login credentials, including roll number, school number, date of birth and admit card ID.
CBSE Class 12 result 2026 date
When to expect CBSE Class 12 result 2026?
DigiLocker on its official website shared the update — ‘Coming Soon’. Typically, the homepage starts reflecting this update when the board has prepared the digital marksheets and is set to announce the result in a day or two. Hence, over 18 lakh students who are eagerly waiting for their result can expect the board to release their marksheet online today, 11 May, or tomorrow, 12 May.
The previous years’ result timeline gives a brief idea about Class 12 result 2026 date, suggesting that the scorecard will be declared in a day or two. Other official 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
In addition to these official websites, the CBSE Class 12 results can be checked using SMS , IVRS service, Digilocker and UMANG mobile apps.
The Central Board conducted the Class 12 examination between 17 February and 10 April this year. Notably, CBSE neither releases result date and time prior to result declaration nor conducts any press conference to announce the Class 12 results. However, the education board releases data of students’ performance, including pass percentage, gender wise result, state wise performance and other statistics on its website.
How to check CBSE Class 12 result 2026 online at cbseresults.nic.in
To check CBSE Class 12 result 2026, follow the step-by-step guide given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of CBSE result at cbseresults.nic.in.
Step 2: Select CBSE 12th Result 2026 link available on the home page.
Step 3: A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details such as roll number, school number, date of birth and admit card ID number.
Step 4: Click on submit to check CBSE Class 12 result 2026. Check and download the result, keep a hard copy of the same for future reference.
Details to check in CBSE Class 12 result 2026
- Student name and roll number
- Mother and father’s name
- Date of birth
- Subject name and code
- Theory and practical marks
- Total marks
- Final result
How to access digital marksheet on DigiLocker
- Open DigiLocker app or website.
- Log in using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Navigate to “Education” section on the homepage and select “Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).”
- Click on “Class XII Marksheet” or “Class 12th Result 2026”
- Enter required details such as roll number and year before clicking on “Submit”
- Download the digital marksheet for future reference
How to check scores using SMS service
- Create a new message in the mobile app
- Type CBSE12 (roll number) (date of birth) (school number) (Centre number)
- Send it to 7738299899.
- The board will send the result to the registered mobile number through SMS.
How to check CBSE Class 12 result 2026 via IVRS service
Students can check CBSE Class 12 result 2026 via IVRS service by dialing 24300699 along with their area code to hear their marks.
Passing criteria
CBSE Class 12 students need at least 33 percent in theory and practical exams individually to secure Senior School passing certificate. Those students who fail to clear one or more subjects will be provided with another opportunity. The CBSE compartment exams will take place in July 2026 in pen-and-paper mode and the result is likely to be declared in early August.