CBSE Class 12th Result 2026: Why CBSE will not release merit list this year

The wait finally ended for over 18 lakh students as Central Board of Secondary Education declared the much-awaited Class 12 board examination results 2026 on May 13. Due to heavy traffic, students may experience delays on the official websites, cbse.gov.in and cbseresults.nic.in. Apart from the official portals, students can also access their CBSE Class 12 results through DigiLocker, IVRS, and the UMANG app.

Central Board of Secondary Education declared the CBSE Class 12 results today. However, the board did not publish a merit list this year.

Why CBSE will not release merit list this year

The board stated in its press release that the decision was taken to discourage unhealthy competition among students. It also noted that the overall Class 12 pass percentage for 2026 has declined compared to last year.


As per the official data released by the board, the overall pass percentage for all subjects in 2026 stands at 85.20%, marking a decline of 3.19 percentage points compared to 88.39% in 2025.

Official websites to check 12th CBSE results 2026

• cbse.gov.in
• results.cbse.nic.in
• DigiLocker

How to check CBSE Class 12 results 2026 DigiLocker?

Step 1: Open the DigiLocker app or visit the official website
Step 2: Log in using your mobile number linked with Aadhaar
Step 3: If you are a new user, sign up first and complete Aadhaar verification
Step 4: Go to the “Issued Documents” or “Education” section
Step 5: Select Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from the list
Step 6: Click on Class 12 Marksheet / Result 2026 link
Step 7: Enter required details like roll number, school number, and admit card ID
Step 8: Submit the details and download the results

How to Check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Online

Students can follow these simple steps to access their results:
Step 1: Visit the official websites, cbseresults.nic.in or cbse.gov.in
Sep 2: Click on the link for Class 12 Result 2026
Step 3: Enter your roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth
Step 4: Click on ‘submit’ to view your result
Step 5: Download and save the marksheet for future reference