CBSE announced Class 10 results with a 93.70% pass rate, showing slight improvement. Girls outperformed boys again, while top regions neared 100% results. Over 1.47 lakh students were placed in compartments. Reforms like two-phase exams, early result declaration, and digital access via DigiLocker aim to reduce stress and improve efficiency.

Mumbai: The CBSE on Tuesday announced the Class 10 exam results for 2025–26, marking one of the largest assessments in the board’s history. Over 24.83 lakh students appeared for the exams across 8,074 centres in India and abroad.

Overall performance showed a marginal yet notable improvement. The pass percentage rose to 93.70%, slightly higher than last year’s 93.66%. While the increase appears modest, officials said it reflects consistent academic performance across the board.

Region-wise data indicated strong outcomes across several parts of the country. The Pune region, representing Maharashtra, recorded a 96.66% pass rate, placing it among the better-performing zones.

Nationally, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada emerged as the top-performing regions with 99.79% each, followed by Chennai at 99.58%. According to officials, 55,368 students secured above 95%, while over 2.21 lakh scored above 90%.