New Delhi: The question of when the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the Class 12 examination results remains a topic of discussion. It is expected that the results may be released during the first week of May—a possibility that is currently being widely discussed. Once again, the CBSE Class 12 results are anticipated to be excellent this year.
Key Takeaways
Quick Read- Expected Timeline: First week of May 2026.
- Official Websites: * cbse.gov.in results.cbse.nic.in
- Digital Platforms: Results and marksheets will be accessible through the UMANG App and DigiLocker.
Students can check their results by visiting the official websites: cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in. Furthermore, students also have the option to access their results via the DigiLocker and UMANG apps. However, no official statement regarding the exact date of the result declaration has been made yet, as CBSE has a history of releasing results without prior notice.
Result Declaration & Access
- Expected Timeline: First week of May 2026.
- Official Websites: * cbse.gov.in
- Digital Platforms: Results and marksheets will be accessible through the UMANG App and DigiLocker.

How to Check CBSE Class 12 Results
To do this, students must first visit the official website.
Next, they need to click on the ‘CBSE 12th Result 2026’ link.
They will then be required to enter their Roll Number, School Number, and Admit Card ID.
Finally, the result will appear on the screen.
Find Out When the Results Were Released
Students need not worry about the process of checking their results. If a student does not possess an APAAR ID, they will need to create an account. For students whose APAAR ID is already linked with CBSE, they can easily access their marksheet in the ‘Issued Documents’ section of DigiLocker once the results are published.

Check Results Easily Here as Well
To do this, students must first visit digilocker.gov.in or open the DigiLocker app on their mobile device.
They will then need to log in using their registered mobile number or Aadhaar number.
Next, they must navigate to the ‘Issued Documents’ section.
From there, they need to select the ‘CBSE’ option.
Subsequently, they will need to click on ‘Class 12 Marksheet 2026’.
They will then be required to enter their Roll Number and Year of Passing.
Finally, their digital marksheet will be downloaded, which can be used for various purposes.
Minimum Marks Required to Pass
To pass the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examination, students are required to secure a minimum of 33 per cent marks. If a student scores less than 33 per cent in any subject, they will be considered to have failed that subject.