ICSE 10th Toppers List 2026: Check names, states, pass percentages and key details

The ICSE Class 10 results for 2026 has been announced today by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), with students accessing their marks online within minutes. However, those searching for a toppers list may be disappointed, the board may not release any official merit rankings. Meanwhile, news organisations track the toppers names independently. Track this space to know who are the top rankers in the ICSC 10th class exam results.

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ICSE 10th Toppers 2026 Announcement

CISCE is likely to maintain its decision to avoid publishing a toppers’ or merit list for ICSE exams. The move, first implemented in recent years, aims to reduce academic pressure linked to rank-based comparisons. This means there may not be any official announcement of “top rankers” for 2026. The last merit list dates back to 2023, when multiple students shared the top position in ISC results.


Instead of ranks, the board may recognise high-performing students through subject-wise merit certificates for exceptional scores.

ICSE Toppers 2026 list:

However, based on reports, here are some topper names who have scored near perfect marks of 99.9% in 2026:

• Aditya Tiwari (West Bengal)
• Rishik Basu (West Bengal)
• Samit Punamia (Karnataka)
• Chitransh Garg (Maharashtra)
• Aarush Saha (West Bengal)
• Anmol Pandurang Pai (Maharashtra)
• Sinjini Roy (West Bengal)
• Pragati Girish Athreya (Karnataka)
• Jade Rowe (Maharashtra)
• Armaan Singal (Karnataka)

ICSC 10th Result pass percentage

Dr Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) says, “Today, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) declared the results of the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 examinations for 2026. The ICSE recorded a pass percentage of 99.18 per cent, while ISC Class 12 saw a pass percentage of 99.13 per cent. Girls outperformed boys in both ICSE and ISC examinations. Region-wise, the Western region, including Gujarat, Goa, and Karnataka, topped in ICSE, while the Southern region, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka performed best in ISC.”

How students can check ICSE 2026 marks

Students can check their results through the official CISCE website or results portal using:

• Unique ID
• Index Number
• CAPTCHA code

After submitting these details, the marksheet appears on the screen and can be downloaded or printed for immediate use.

ICSE 10th Result 2026: DigiLocker provides alternative access

To avoid delays during peak traffic, CISCE has also enabled results on DigiLocker. Students need to enter:

• Index Number
• Unique ID
• Date of Birth

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This backup option ensures smoother access when the main website is under heavy load.

ICSC Class 10th Result 2026 Pass percentages: What last year’s data shows

While the 2026 region-wise pass percentages are awaited in detail, last year’s ICSE results reflected consistently high success rates:

• North: 98.97%
• East: 98.76%
• West: 99.72%
• South: 99.76%
• Foreign: 100%

A similar trend is expected this year, though official breakdowns will confirm the final picture.

ICSC Result 2026: Recheck and re-evaluation window opens May 1

Students who want their answer sheets reviewed can apply for a recheck from May 1 to May 4, 2026. The fee is Rs 1,000 per subject.

Recheck results are likely in early June. Those still unsatisfied can apply for re-evaluation, which opens one day after recheck results and remains available for three days. The fee is Rs 1,500 per paper.

Improvement exams offer second chance

CISCE will conduct improvement exams from June 15, 2026. Registrations will be open between May 8 and May 14.

The results of these exams are expected by the end of July, giving students another opportunity to improve scores within the same academic year.

With no toppers list in place, the focus shifts from rank chasing to individual performance. Students now look at their own scores, subject strengths, and next steps — rather than where they stand in a national list.

For many, that changes result day from a race into a checkpoint.