CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 Out: Here are the steps to download, and alternate portals

The CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 has been announced by the CBSE board on May 13 through different official portals. This article explains alternative methods and other key details related to the result

CBSE Class 12th Result 2026
CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 (representative image/express photo)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 on May 13 2026, on its official website. Students who appeared for the CBSE Class 12th exam 2026 can check their Class 12th results from the official websites of the board- cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, cbseresults.nic.in. The board has announced the result in online mode for all the students. This year, More than 18 lakh students were waiting for their CBSE 12th 2026 results. The CBSE 12 Class exam 2026 was conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026, in pen-and-paper format.

Students can also check their CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 on various platforms such as the SMS method, DigiLocker method, IVRS call method, UMANG method and DigiResults mobile applications. To check their result through the official websites, students will need their login credentials, such as roll number, school number, admit card ID, and security pin. Students are advised to have their admit card ready to avoid any delay in checking their CBSE result 2026. Students must note that the result that has been declared is provisional in nature, and they need to collect original marksheets from their respective schools.

CBSE Class 12th Result 2026: Passing Criteria 

To be declared pass in the CBSE Class 12th Result 2026, students must score atleast 33% marks in each subject separately and in aggregate of all subjects. In subjects that have a practical paper and a theory paper, students need to score 33% in both practical and theory to be declared a pass. The CBSE board provides an opportunity to sit in the compartment examination to students who fail in one subject.

CBSE Board Class 12th Result 2026: Official Ways to Check the Board Results

Students can get their Class 12th CBSE results 2026 from any of the official methods mentioned below. The result is announced on different platforms to reduce traffic on a single platform. 

MethodStudents can check their results from the DigiLocker website or mobile application. 
Official Websitescbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, cbseresults.nic.in
DigiLockerStudents can check their result from the DigiLocker website or mobile application. 
UMANG AppThe Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance also provides access to the CBSE results.
IVRS (Interactive Voice Response System)Students can check their results by making a call to a specified number – 24300699 with their area code. 
SMSReceive subject-wise results by sending details to a designated number.
DigiResults Mobile ApplicationCBSE may also provide the results on this mobile application.

These are the official portals or websites that are hosting the CBSE 12th result 2026. Students can use any of these to check their results easily.

CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 – How to Check the Result from the Official Website?

Students are advised to follow these steps to check their CBSE Board class 12th result from the official website of the board. Students are advised not to panic during the checking of their results. 

Step 1: Visit any of the official websites of CBSE – cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, cbseresults.nic.in.

Step 2: Now, go to the results section on the homepage and click on the class 12th result 2026 button.

Step 3: Provide your unique credentials, such as your roll number, date of birth, and school code in the given fields and enter the submit button.

Step 4: The CBSE 12th results 2026 will appear on your screen

Step 5: Download your result and get a printout of the same.

Students must note that there might be some delay in loading the official website, as there are chances of heavy traffic on the official website.

CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 –  How to check the Result through SMS

Students can check their CBSE 2026 Class 12th result via SMS by following these steps- 

Step 1- Open the SMS application on your mobile phone

Step 2-  Now type a message by entering your details in this format: cbse12 (roll number) (school number)(centre   number)

Step 3-  Send this SMS to 7738299899 

Step 4- After this, you will receive your subject-wise CBSE 12th result 2026 on the same number.

By following the steps mentioned above, students will receive their results on their phones. This method is helpful for students who have any issues with internet connectivity.

CBSE 2026 Class 12th results: Details about Supplementary Exams

Those students who have failed to get the 33% passing criteria in one or two subjects can apply for the supplementary exams. The link for the supplementary exam will be activated by the CBSE Board after the declaration of the results. The supplementary exam is usually conducted in July or August. The list of regular students who have to give the compartment exam will be submitted by the school authorities. 

CBSE 12th Re-Evaluation Result 2026

Students who are not satisfied with their scorecard and want to apply for re-evaluation of their answer copies can apply for the same. The portal to apply for reevaluation would be made available on the website of the CBSE Board after the declaration of results. The Board will release the CBSE revaluation result 2026 likely in June for students who wish to apply for re-evaluation/ re-verification of answer scripts. 

To get more updates on the class 12 CBSE result date, students are advised to regularly visit the official website of CBSE and the IE Education portal.