CISCE Reports Marginal Increase in Class 10 and 12 Pass Rates for 2026
CISCE pass percentages for Class 10 and 12 up marginally
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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced a slight improvement in the pass percentages for Class 10 and Class 12 examinations in 2026. Class 10 recorded a pass rate of 99.18%, while Class 12 achieved 99.13%, reflecting a positive trend in student performance across regions.
- 01Class 10 pass percentage increased to 99.18%, while Class 12 rose to 99.13%.
- 02Girls outperformed boys in both classes, with Class 10 girls at 99.46% and Class 12 girls at 99.48%.
- 03The West region had the highest Class 10 pass rate at 99.85% and the Southern region led Class 12 with 99.87%.
- 04In Delhi–NCR, Class 10 and Class 12 pass rates were 99.78% and 99.66%, respectively.
- 05Candidates with learning difficulties showed commendable performance, with several achieving scores above 90%.
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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the results for the 2026 Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations, revealing a marginal increase in overall pass percentages. This year, 99.18% of students passed Class 10, up from 99.09% in 2025, while 99.13% cleared Class 12, compared to 99.02% last year. A total of 2,58,721 students from 2,957 schools appeared for the ICSE exams, and 1,03,316 students from 1,553 schools took the ISC exams. Girls continued to outperform boys, with Class 10 girls achieving a pass rate of 99.46% and Class 12 girls at 99.48%. The West region led Class 10 results with a 99.85% pass rate, while the Southern region topped Class 12 with 99.87%. In the Delhi–NCR region, 99.78% of Class 10 students and 99.66% of Class 12 students passed. Notably, candidates with learning difficulties also excelled, with several scoring above 90%.
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The marginal increase in pass percentages indicates a positive trend in educational outcomes, particularly in regions like Delhi–NCR, which could enhance the reputation of schools and motivate students.
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