
CBSE 10th Result 2026 LIVE: The Central Board of Secondary Education on Wednesday announced Class 10 result. The results were declared on results.cbse.nic.in, cbse.nic.in, cbseresults.nic.in, digilocker.gov.in and results.gov.in.
The Board held the Class 10 examinations from February 17 to March 11 this year. The exams were conducted in a single shift on all days, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. This time, over 24.71 lakh candidates appeared for the exam which took place at 8,074 centres.
Open the UMANG app.
Search for CBSE under the Education category.
Select the CBSE board option.
Click on the link for CBSE Class 10 Result.
Enter the required credentials.
Click on Submit to view your result.
Direct Link to CBSE Class 10th Result here
Direct Link to Class 10th Result here on Umang app
Giving the steps to create an account on DigiLocker, it mentions the following steps for students without an APAAR ID:
Step 1: Visit https://cbseservices.digilocker.gov.in/activatecbse.
Step 2: Click on "Get Started"
Step 3: Enter details and Access Code provided by the school
Step 4: Verify Mobile Number via OTP to activate account.
The platform urged students to set-up DigiLocker account without delay. “Students without an APAAR ID need to create their account. Students with an APAAR ID linked to CBSE will receive their mark sheets in DigiLocker’s Issued Documents section after results are published.” the post states.
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Among different types of institutions, Kendriya Vidyalayas delivered the best results with a pass percentage of 99.57%. They were followed by Navodaya Vidyalayas at 99.42%. Private schools recorded a pass percentage of 93.77%, while government-aided schools registered the lowest performance at 91.01%.
Children With Special Needs (CWSN) recorded an impressive pass percentage of 96.24%. Among them, at least 91 students scored above 95%, while 452 students secured more than 90% marks.
"The declaration of the Central Board of Secondary Education (@cbseindia29) Class 10 Board Examination results marks a significant moment for students across the country. Those who have succeeded deserve commendation for their hard work, discipline and perseverance in reaching this milestone. At the same time, it is important to recognise that a single examination does not define one’s potential,” Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote on X.
He added, “Students who may not have achieved their expected results should view this as an opportunity for learning, to reassess, reflect and move forward with renewed determination.”
The CBSE Class 10 results were announced at 4 pm on Wednesday, with the southern region registering the highest pass percentages.
According to region-wise data released by CBSE, Trivandrum and Vijayawada led the list with a pass percentage of 99.79%. They were followed by Chennai at 99.58%, Bengaluru at 98.91%, and Delhi West at 97.45%.
CBSE stated that Class 10 results are typically announced around mid-May. “However, this year, CBSE evaluated approximately 1.6 crore answer books in record time,” the Board said in a press release following the declaration of results, as per HT.
“The results are being declared on 15th April 2026, nearly a month earlier than usual,” it added.
2. Click on the link for CBSE Class 10 Result 2026.
3. Enter your roll number, date of birth, and captcha code.
4. Your marksheet will then appear on the screen.
5. You can download it or take a screenshot for future reference
CBSE has stated that students must complete the submission of forms and payment of fees for the second Board exam by April 20 (midnight) to avoid any late charges. However, submissions will still be accepted with a late fee until April 22 (midnight).
In addition to DigiLocker, students can check their CBSE Class 10 results through several official websites, including results.cbse.nic.in, cbse.nic.in, and cbseresults.nic.in, as well as on the UMANG app and the results.gov.in platform.
The Board has also arranged for results to be accessed via SMS services. Moreover, schools will receive the school-wise results directly on their registered email addresses.
In line with the recommendations of the NEP 2020, CBSE has introduced a second Board examination to help students improve their performance in up to three subjects. The exam is scheduled to be held in May 2026.
According to CBSE, the following students are eligible to appear for the second Board exam:
“Candidates of the session 2024-25 who have been placed in compartment. (Third Chance Compartment).”
“Candidates of the session 2024-25, who are eligible but did not appear in Board's Main Examinations 2026. (Third Chance Compartment).”
The CBSE has released instructions for principals and heads of schools affiliated with the Board regarding the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026, according to ANI.
Examination Fee Payment – Phase 1: April 16, 2026 (around noon) to April 20, 2026
LOC Submission and Fee Payment – Phase 2: April 16 to April 20, 2026
LOC Submission and Fee Payment – Phase 3 (with late fee): April 21 to April 22, 2026
Boys recorded a pass percentage of 92.6%.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday described the announcement of the CBSE Class 10 results as a “significant moment” for students nationwide.
"The declaration of the Central Board of Secondary Education (@cbseindia29) Class 10 Board Examination results marks a significant moment for students across the country. Those who have succeeded deserve commendation for their hard work, discipline and perseverance in reaching this milestone. At the same time, it is important to recognise that a single examination does not define one’s potential,” Pradhan wrote on X.
He added, “Students who may not have achieved their expected results should view this as an opportunity for learning, to reassess, reflect and move forward with renewed determination.”
Students will be required to provide details such as their roll number, school number, admit card ID, date of birth, and the security code.
Students need not be concerned if they forget their roll number, as they can still check their CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 through their respective schools.
1. Visit the official CBSE websites or open the UMANG or DigiLocker apps.
2. Click on the link for CBSE Class 10 Result 2026.
3. Enter your roll number, date of birth, and captcha code.
4. Your marksheet will then appear on the screen.
5. You can download it or take a screenshot for future reference.
This time, over 24.71 lakh candidates appeared for the exam which took place at 8,074 centres.
There will be no merit list this time, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said as it declared Class 10 results on Wednesday, April 15.
The CBSE stated that, as per the earlier decision of the Board to "avoid unhealthy competition amongst the students, no merit list is declared by the CBSE."
The board has activated three direct links to check the Class 10 results.
Over 2.20 lakh candidates scored above 90% in Class 10 board exams, more than 55000 scored above 95%, according to CBSE.
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