The wait is over! The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has NOT officially released the Class 10 and 12 Board Exam Results for 2025 as of May 3, 2025, despite some online rumors suggesting otherwise. Over 44 lakh students are eagerly awaiting their scores, expected to drop between May 7 and May 12, 2025, based on past trends (May 13, 2024, and May 12, 2023). CBSE officials have debunked claims of an early release, with a senior official stating no results will be out before the weekend. Here’s how to check your scores when they’re live, what to expect, and next steps, all in simple English.
When Are Results Actually Coming?
CBSE is in the final stages of evaluation, with answer sheet checking nearly complete. The board typically takes 40–45 days post-exams (Class 10 ended March 18, Class 12 on April 4). Sources confirm results are likely in the second week of May, possibly May 7–12, 2025, around 1:00 PM IST, following last year’s pattern. No official date is confirmed, so avoid fake news and monitor cbse.gov.in or results.cbse.nic.in for updates. Keep your roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth handy.
How to Check Your Scores
- Websites: Visit cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, or cbseresults.nic.in. Click “Class 10 Results 2025” or “Class 12 Results 2025,” enter roll number, date of birth, school number, admit card ID, and security pin.
- DigiLocker: Log in at digilocker.gov.in with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, roll number, and 6-digit school PIN. Verify OTP to download digital marksheets.
- UMANG App: Available on Google Play/App Store, use roll number and school code.
- SMS: Send “cbse10” or “cbse12” with roll number, date of birth, school, and center number to 7738299899 (confirm number closer to release).
- IVRS: Dial 24300699 with area code (details post-results).
Online results are provisional; collect original marksheets from schools for official use. Save PDFs for records.
Expected Performance
- Students: ~24.12 lakh (Class 10, 84 subjects), ~17.88 lakh (Class 12, 120 subjects) across 7,842 centers.
- Pass Rates (2024): 93.60% (Class 10), 87.98% (Class 12). With moderate 2025 papers, expect Class 10 at 94%+ and Class 12 at 88–89%.
- Trends: Girls led in 2024 (94.25% vs. 92.27% for Class 10; 91.52% vs. 85.12% for Class 12). Trivandrum (99.91% in Class 12) and Chennai may top again.
CBSE won’t list toppers but will award merit certificates to the top 0.1%. Grace marks apply for students short by 1–2 marks (33% minimum per subject).
What’s Next?
- Compartment Exams: For failing one or two subjects, exams are set for July 15–22, 2025, with results in August. Failing more requires repeating the year.
- Revaluation: Apply in May/June for verification (₹500/subject), answer sheet photocopy (₹500–700), or re-evaluation (₹100/question, refundable if errors found). New process: get photocopy first, then re-evaluate.
- Planning: Class 10 students choose streams; Class 12 students apply for colleges or exams like JEE/NEET. Verify marksheet details (name, marks) and report errors to schools.
Stick to official sources to avoid scams. Results will likely be announced together for both classes, so stay ready
| 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 |