The CBSE Board 2025 results for Class 10 and 12 are set to drop soon, thrilling over 44 lakh students across India. With exams completed and evaluations nearly done, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce results between May 7 and May 12, 2025. This article breaks down the key details—when to expect results, how to check them, and what’s next—all in simple English to keep you ready.
Expected Result Timeline
Based on past trends, CBSE is likely to release Class 10 and 12 results in the second week of May, possibly May 7–12, 2025. Last year’s results came out on May 13, 2024. Class 10 exams ran from February 15 to March 18, 2025, and Class 12 exams ended on April 4. Evaluations are wrapping up, and results are expected soon. No official date is confirmed, so check cbse.gov.in or results.cbse.nic.in for updates. Keep your roll number, school number, and admit card ID ready.
How to Access Your Scores
- Official Websites: Visit cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, or cbseresults.nic.in and enter your roll number, date of birth, school number, and admit card ID.
- DigiLocker/UMANG Apps: Download digital marksheets using your Aadhaar or registered mobile number.
- SMS: Send your roll number to 7738299899 (confirm number on official sites).
- IVRS: Call CBSE’s toll-free number (shared post-results) for scores.
Online results are provisional. Collect original marksheets from your school later for college admissions or other official uses. Save a PDF copy for records.
Performance Insights
- Students: ~24.12 lakh (Class 10), ~17.88 lakh (Class 12) across 7,842 centers.
- Pass Rates (2024): 93.60% (Class 10), 87.98% (Class 12).
- Expected Pass Rates: With easy-to-moderate papers, Class 10 may exceed 94%, and Class 12 could hit 88–89%.
Girls typically outperform boys, and regions like Trivandrum (99.91% in Class 12, 2024) and Chennai may lead again. CBSE won’t publish a topper list to avoid competition but will award merit certificates to the top 0.1% of students.
Post-Result Steps
If you fail in one or two subjects, compartment exams are planned for July 15–22, 2025, with results in August. For revaluation, apply online within one to two weeks of results (₹500/subject for verification, ₹700 for answer sheet photocopy). Report errors in marksheets to your school immediately. Class 10 students can choose streams, while Class 12 students should prepare for college applications. Stay calm and avoid unofficial sources to prevent confusion.
| Details | Class 10 | Class 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Students Appeared | ~24.12 lakh | ~17.88 lakh |
| Exam Dates | Feb 15–Mar 18, 2025 | Feb 15–Apr 4, 2025 |
| Expected Result Date | May 7–12, 2025 | May 7–12, 2025 |
| Pass Percentage (2024) | 93.60% | 87.98% |
| Minimum Passing Marks | 33% per subject | 33% per subject |