CBSE Class 10 Results 2026: Record High Scores and Gender Performance Trends
CBSE 10th Result 2026: High scorers surge, over 2.2 lakh students score over 90%, 55,000+ cross 95%
The Economic TimesImage: The Economic Times
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the Class 10 results for 2026, revealing that over 2.2 lakh students scored above 90%, with 55,368 achieving over 95%. The overall pass percentage increased to 93.7%, with girls outperforming boys once again, achieving 94.99% compared to boys' 92.69%.
- 01Over 2.2 lakh students scored above 90% in the CBSE Class 10 exams.
- 02Girls achieved a pass percentage of 94.99%, outperforming boys at 92.69%.
- 03The total number of students registered for the exams rose to 24.8 lakh.
- 04Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada topped districts with a 99.79% pass rate.
- 05Amity International School Pushp Vihar and Shiv Nadar School Noida achieved 100% pass rates.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The CBSE Class 10 results for 2026, released on April 15, show a significant achievement among students, with 2,21,574 students (8.96%) scoring above 90% and 55,368 students (2.24%) achieving over 95%. The overall pass percentage increased to 93.7%, a slight rise from 93.66% in 2025. Girls continued their trend of outperforming boys, with a pass rate of 94.99% compared to boys' 92.69%. A total of 24.8 lakh students registered for the exams, reflecting an increase from 23.9 lakh in 2025, with 23.2 lakh passing. The southern regions dominated, with Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada achieving a remarkable 99.79% pass rate. Schools like Amity International School Pushp Vihar and Shiv Nadar School Noida reported 100% pass rates, showcasing the high academic standards maintained across various institutions. The results also highlighted the strong performance of Children With Special Needs (CWSN), achieving a 96.24% pass rate.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The results indicate a growing trend in academic performance among students, reflecting improved educational infrastructure and support. This could influence future educational policies and resource allocation.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the performance of students in the CBSE Class 10 exams?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.



