Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), April 15: The Central Board of Secondary Education announced the Class 10 examination results on April 15, nearly a month ahead of its usual mid-May schedule, enabling more than 23 lakh students to access their scores earlier than expected.
The overall pass percentage stood at 93.70 per cent, marking a marginal improvement over previous years. The results were compiled after evaluating approximately 1.6 crore answer sheets. Of the 23,85,079 students who registered, 23,71,939 appeared for the examination, and 22,21,636 successfully cleared it.
Girls continued to outperform boys, recording a pass percentage of 95 per cent and maintaining a lead of over two percentage points. Around 6 per cent of candidates have been placed in the compartment category and will be eligible to appear for supplementary examinations.
Region-wise, southern zones dominated the performance charts. Trivandrum and Vijayawada recorded the highest pass percentage at 99.79 per cent each. Bengaluru followed with 98.90 per cent, while Chennai registered 98.71 per cent. Other regions also reported strong outcomes, including Pune at 96.54 per cent, Ajmer at 95.44 per cent, and both Delhi West and Delhi East exceeding 95 per cent.
Chandigarh recorded a pass rate of 93.71 per cent, while Panchkula, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar reported figures above 92 per cent. Patna and Dehradun also maintained pass percentages above 91 per cent. The Andaman and Nicobar region reflected performance trends consistent with high-performing southern zones, without significant deviation.
The board did not release an official toppers list, continuing its policy aimed at reducing unhealthy academic competition. However, high individual scores were noted across regions, reflecting consistent academic performance among top candidates.
Students can access their results through official digital platforms including the CBSE results website, DigiLocker and the UMANG application. To check scores, candidates are required to enter their roll number, school number and admit card ID. The board has provided multiple access points to ensure smooth result retrieval and avoid technical disruptions.
To qualify, students must secure a minimum of 33 per cent marks in each subject, combining theory and internal assessments.
The early declaration of results is expected to support timely admission processes for higher secondary education, allowing students to plan their academic progression without delay. The outcome reflects stable performance trends across regions while reinforcing the growing reliance on digital systems for large-scale examination management.
