Arts and Board Exam Specialist | Updated On - Apr 7, 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will likely release the results for the first phase of Class 10 on April 20, 2026. In 2026, 26,60,000 students signed up to take the Class 10th exam.
The board has put in place the two-exam policy this year, which has led to results being announced earlier than in previous years.
- Using their roll number, school number, and admit card ID, students can see their results on the official websites results.cbse.nic.in and cbse.gov.in.
- Internal assessment carries 20 marks out of 100 in CBSE Class 10, ensuring that continuous evaluation during the year is included in the final result.
Keep checking this page for live updates on the exact result time, pass percentage, toppers, and other important details.
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In this article, we will cover all the latest updates regarding CBSE Class 10th results
As per NDTV and some other news sources, the CBSE Class 10th result can be declared on April 14, 2026 (before the declared tentative date, which is April 20, 2026). The early release of results is to provide sufficient time to students to prepare for Phase 2 exams.
Source: NDTV
The CBSE will release the results for the Class 10th Phase 1 exam soon (expectedly by the 3rd week of April, 2026) on its official website, results.cbse.nic.in, and some other government websites.
If you are unable to pass the CBSE Class 10th exam by 1 or 2 marks, then CBSE will provide grace marks. If the difference between the marks scored and the passing marks is greater than 5, then you will not get any grace marks.
CBSE will release the results of the Phase 1 exam before the Phase 2 exam, so that the students can prepare for the Improvement (Phase 2) exams well.
| Exam Phase | Result Expected | Phase 2 Exam Start |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Mid-April 2026 | May 2026 |
| Phase 2 | June 2026 | Not yet started |
Yes, the CBSE Class 10th results will be available on the official website, the DigiLocker App, and the Umang App.
| Platform | Availability | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| DigiLocker | Same day as the result | Fully valid |
| Official CBSE sites | Immediate | Fully valid |
| UMANG App | After declaration | Fully valid |
| Component | Minimum Marks Required | Total Marks Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Theory | 33% (e.g., 27/80) | Per subject |
| Internal Assessment | 33% | 20 marks |
| Overall per Subject | 33% | 100 marks |
| Aggregate | 33% | All subjects combined |
There is some buzz among students regarding the release of the CBSE Class 10th results, expected to be released on 7th April 2026, Today. But it is highly unlikely that results will be announced today, CBSE will announce the results expectedly in the 3rd week of April.
Source: Reddit
CBSE released the tentative date for the Class 10th result as April 20, 2026.
| Expected Window (2026) | Past Years Trend | Reason for Early Result |
|---|---|---|
| April 14–20 | Mid-May (e.g., May 13) | Phase 1 exams ended on March 11 |
| Probable dates (Reddit guesses) | 13th, 15th, 17th or 20th April | Fast-tracked for Phase 2 prep |
This year, around 26 lakh students registered for the CBSE Class 10th Phase 1 exam, held across 8074 centres.
| Detail | 2026 Phase 1 Figures |
|---|---|
| Students Appeared | 25+ lakh |
| Exam Centers | 8,074+ |
| Phase 2 Expected | Similar or lower |
Students need to score atleast 33% marks in all subjects separately to pass the CBSE Class 10th exam.
| Component | Minimum Required | Total Marks Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Theory | 33% (min 27/80 or as per paper) | Per subject |
| Internal Assessment | 33% | 20 marks |
| Overall per Subject | 33% | 100 marks |
| Aggregate | 33% | All subjects combined |
| Credential | Where to Find It | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
| Roll Number | Admit Card | Yes |
| School Number | Admit Card | Yes |
| Admit Card ID | Admit Card | Yes |
| Date of Birth | Admit Card / Application | Yes |
Students can download their CBSE Class 10th results from the official CBSE website, results.cbse.nic.in, the DigiLocker App, and the Umang App. The marksheet from all 3 sources will be accepted for admissions or further studies.
| Step No. | Action to Check Result | Required Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go to results.cbse.nic.in | Roll Number |
| 2 | Click on the Class 10 Result 2026 link | School Number |
| 3 | Enter credentials and submit | Admit Card ID / DOB |
| 4 | Download/Print marksheet | Security Pin (if asked) |
This year, the CBSE Class 10th results will be declared in April (earlier than previous years) due to the 2-board exam policy introduced by CBSE. The result for the Phase 1 exam is needed before the Phase 2 exam, which is set to be conducted in May,2026.
| Factor | Impact on 2026 Result |
|---|---|
| Two-Exam Policy | Early results for Phase 2 preparation |
| Exam End Date | March 11, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Start | May 2026 |
The CBSE Class 10th results for the phase 1 exam are expected to be released by the 3rd week of April,2026. The tentative date announced by CBSE is April 20, 2026, for the class 10th phase 1 exam results.
| Key Aspect | Details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected Date | Third week of April (Apr 20-27) |
| Time | Morning (around 10 AM) |
| Phase 1 vs Phase 2 | Phase 1: April; Phase 2: June |
Students need to score atleast 33% or a grade higher than E in all subjects separately to pass the CBSE Class 10th Exam.
Source: CBSE
After the release of the results, CBSE will open the marks verification or re-evaluation window (around 10 days after the results) on the official portal. Students can apply for re-evaluation of marks for their desired subjects.
The CBSE Class 10th results are expected to be announced on April 20, 2026, on the official website, results.cbse.nic.in
CBSE usually does not release an official merit list or toppers for Class 10 (unlike Class 12). Individual high scorers may be highlighted by schools or the media.
Students will need the following details to check their CBSE Class 10th result:
- Roll Number
- School Number
- Centre Number
- Admit Card ID
Yes, the CBSE Class 10th results will be available on the Digilocker app when released. The Digilocker Marksheet will be accepted for admissions and further studies.
The CBSE Class 10th results will be announced, expectedly, on April 20, 2026, as per the CBSE official brochure for the Class 10th exam. This is earlier than the previous year due to the 2-exam policy.
| Year | Overall Pass Percentage | Gender Performance (Girls vs. Boys) |
| 2025 | 93.66% | Girls: 95.00% | Boys: 92.63% |
| 2024 | 93.60% | Girls: 94.75% | Boys: 92.71% |
| 2023 | 93.12% | Girls: 94.25% | Boys: 92.27% |
| Parameters | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Registered Candidates | ~23.85 Lakh | 22.51 Lakh | 21.86 Lakh |
| Appeared Candidates | 2,371,939 | 2,238,827 | 2,165,805 |
| Passed Candidates | 2,221,636 | 2,095,467 | 2,016,779 |
| Overall Pass % | 93.66% | 93.60% | 93.12% |
| Scored > 90% | 199,000+ (8.39%) | 212,384 (9.49%) | 195,799 (9.04%) |
| Scored > 95% | 45,516 (1.91%) | 47,983 (2.14%) | 44,297 (2.04%) |
In 2025, Aarav Malhotra from Greater Noida and Shristi Sharma from Panchkula scored a perfect 500 out of 500 marks in the CBSE Class 10th exam.
Many schools set minimum percentage criteria for the selection of subjects in class 11th. Generally, 75-80 or above students can take any subject of their choice, 60-70% students can take commerce or arts, and students with below 60% can take arts.
To pass the CBSE Class 10th exam, candidates must score 33% in each subject, covering both theory and internal assessment. Candidates must score at least 27 marks out of 80 in theory and passing marks out of 20 in internal assessment.
Because of the 2-phase exam policy introduced by CBSE, the Phase 1 results will be announced earlier, so the students who want to improve their marks can prepare well for Phase 2 exams.
The CBSE Class 10th Phase 1 exam result will be released on April 20, 2026.
Source: CBSE
CBSE will release the Class 10th results in April 2026 for phase 1 exams. The second phase (for improvement) will be held from May 5, 2026, to May 20, 2026.
In 2026, 26,60,000 candidates registered for the CBSE Class 10th exam, and around 1,72,90,000 answer sheets will be evaluated as per CBSE.
The CBSE class 10th results will be released on April 20, 2026, for the first phase examination, on the official website results.cbse.nic.in.
Source: CBSE
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