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In a grand ceremony, St. Karen's High School honored its top-performing students from Classes X and XII with CBSE 2026, presenting them with prestigious certificates and memorable awards. Simultaneously, BD College's entrepreneurial hub hosted an insightful lecture focused on the critical role of Intellectual Property Rights in fostering innovation.

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CBSE class 12th topper Sonakshi Goyal's study notes are surprising students. She bound her handwritten notes directly with her NCERT books. This created an all-in-one revision system. Goyal's method kept all notes in one place for easier revision. She also revised topics daily and focused on NCERT. Practicing previous papers boosted her confidence. Conceptual clarity was key to her success.

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Students from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack excelled in CBSE Class XII board exams, with several achieving over 98%. Top scorers in Science, Humanities, and Commerce from various schools showcased impressive performances. Notably, students attributed their success to consistent preparation and self-discipline, with some aiming for civil services and political science careers.

The CBSE has significantly reduced revaluation fees to address student anxiety surrounding its new digital evaluation system. Students will now pay Rs 100 for scanned copies and verification, and Rs 25 per question for corrections, with full refunds if marks increase. This move aims to ease concerns about transparency and accuracy in the On-Screen Marking.

The CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 is expected to be announced shortly on official websites, with past trends indicating a likely May 13 release. Students are closely tracking updates from DigiLocker and the UMANG app, both of which hinted that results may be declared soon. The board exams were conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026, and this year featured the On-Screen Marking system for digital evaluation aimed at improving accuracy and speeding up result processing.

CBSE declared the Class XII board examination results for the 2025-26 academic session with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. Out of 17.69 lakh students who appeared, 15.07 lakh cleared the examination. Girls recorded a higher pass percentage than boys, while transgender candidates achieved a 100% pass rate. More than 94,000 students scored above 90%. CBSE also introduced On Screen Marking for digital evaluation and announced supplementary examinations from July 15, 2026.

CBSE declared the Class XII results on May 13, 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%, down from 88.39% last year. Over 15 lakh students cleared the examination out of 17.68 lakh who appeared. The decline of 3.19 percentage points coincided with the introduction of On-Screen Marking (OSM) for evaluation and reportedly tougher Physics and Mathematics papers. Experts cited multiple factors, including digital assessment and competency-based questions under NEP.

Strong academic outcomes are increasingly being seen as evidence of something deeper: holistic learning, inclusive support, and an educational culture that develops confident, resilient, and future-ready students beyond exam performance alone.

CBSE has released Class 10 admit cards for the second board exams, scheduled from May 15, 2026. Over 6 lakh students are expected to appear for these exams, which offer an opportunity for score improvement. Schools can download hall tickets from cbse.gov.in, with strict guidelines for students regarding reporting time, dress code, and prohibited items.

Activists, led by Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam president V Eswaran, have filed a petition in Madras high court to this effect. The court is likely to take up the petition for hearing on April 30.

CBSE Class 10 topper Ayusman Mohapatra's father's reaction to his son's perfect score stole the spotlight. Instead of pressure, he offered reassurance, stating, 'Even if you score 33%, it's okay.' This perspective fostered a secure environment, allowing Ayusman to excel while pursuing his passions beyond academics, highlighting the power of parental support over mere achievement.

Central Board of Secondary Education has launched the Integrated Payment System (IPS) for processing final payments to examination centres and functionaries for the 2026 board examinations. Schools have been instructed to enter, verify and freeze data on the IPS Centre Final 2026 portal within the prescribed schedule. The system incorporates revised rates for remuneration, conveyance and refreshments. A refreezing window has also been provided for correction of failed payments as per CBSE examination norms guidelines.

Jharkhand's CM Schools of Excellence are witnessing a remarkable improvement in CBSE X board results, thanks to an AI-enabled tutorial program called Sampurna Shiksha Kavach (SSK). This initiative, deployed in select districts, is bridging teacher shortages and offering personalized, 24/7 one-on-one tutoring, leading to significant jumps in pass percentages and student success.

Family said despite consolation, he was disappointed as his performance was lower than his expectations

Rohtak’s Garvika Singh has scored an outstanding 99.8% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 10 exams, exceeding her own expectations. With near-perfect scores across subjects, the 15-year-old credited her disciplined routine, parental support, and teachers’ guidance. She now aims to pursue engineering and crack IIT entrance exams in the future.