CBSE Result 2026 Class 10 & 12 Date: Expected timeline, how to check, official websites, passing criteria and other details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 and Class 12 results between late April and mid-May 2026. Students will be able to check their results on official websites such as results.cbse.nic.in, cbseresults.nic.in, cbse.nic.in, and cbse.gov.in.

To access their scorecards, students will need their roll number, admit card ID, and school number as mentioned on their admit cards. They are advised to keep their CBSE Admit Card 2026 handy while checking results.

In addition to the official websites, results will also be available via SMS, IVRS, DigiLocker, and the UMANG app.

CBSE Exam Dates 2026

The CBSE Class 12 board exams commenced on February 17, 2026. Meanwhile, the Class 10 exams were conducted from February 17 to March 11, 2026.

How to Download CBSE Class 10 Result 2026

Students can follow these steps to check their Class 10 results:
Step 1: Visit the official website — results.cbse.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the “Results” tab
Step 3: Select the CBSE Class 10 result link for 2026
Step 4: Enter roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth
Step 5: Click “Submit”
Step 6: The result will appear on the screen
Step 7: Download or print a copy for future reference

How to Check CBSE Class 12 Result 2026

To download the Class 12 result, students can follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website — results.cbse.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the “Results” tab
Sep 3: Select the CBSE Class 12 result link for 2026
Step 4: Enter roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth
Step 5: Click “Submit”
Step 6: The result will be displayed on the screen
Step 7: Take a printout for future use

Ways to Check CBSE Results

Students can access their Class 10 and Class 12 results through multiple platforms:

• Official website
• SMS
• UMANG app
• DigiLocker

Passing Criteria

To pass the CBSE Class 10 board exams, students must score at least 33% marks in each subject, including both theory and internal assessment components. For theory papers, a minimum of 27 marks is required, while for internal assessments, students need at least 7 out of 20 marks.