For yet another consecutive year, girls have outperformed boys in the CBSE Class 10 board examinations. The results declared today, April 15, 2026, show that the trend of female students excelling in board exams continues strongly across India.
Gender-Wise Pass Percentage 2026
- Girls pass percentage: 94.99%
- Boys pass percentage: approximately 93.69% (1.3 percentage points lower)
- Overall pass percentage: 93.70%
This is consistent with CBSE’s pattern over the past several years, where girls have consistently recorded higher pass rates in board exams.
High Scorers at a Glance
- 55,368 students scored above 95% marks
- 2,21,574 students scored above 90% marks
These numbers highlight the high academic standards maintained by students this year despite a new two-phase examination structure being introduced for the first time.
A Look at Participation Numbers
- Total candidates who appeared: 24.71 lakh+
- Exam centres across India: 8,074
- Exam dates: February 17 to March 11, 2026
- Subject combinations chosen: Over 26,000 unique combinations
The sheer scale of the CBSE Class 10 examination makes it one of the largest school-level assessments in the world.
Year-on-Year Comparison
| Year | Overall Pass % |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 93.66% |
| 2025–26 | 93.70% |
While the improvement is marginal, it reflects consistency and steady academic improvement across the board.
Why Do Girls Consistently Outperform Boys?
Educators and experts point to several factors:
- Higher attendance and consistency in studies
- Better time management and note-taking habits
- Greater engagement in internal assessments and practicals
Whatever the reason, the data clearly shows that girl students across India continue to excel at the board level year after year. Heartiest congratulations to every student who appeared in the exam — your hard work has paid off!