The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the much-awaited Class 10 and Class 12 results for the academic year 2024-25. Reflecting the hard work and dedication of millions of students across the country, the results showcase impressive pass percentages, remarkable performances by girls, and notable achievements from various regions.
With a focus on inclusivity and academic excellence, this year’s results also highlight significant milestones, including a 100% pass rate among transgender candidates in Class 12. Here’s a detailed overview of the key highlights from the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 results 2025.
CBSE Class 10 Result 2025
Overall Pass Percentage: 93.66%, a slight increase from last year.
Total Students Appeared: 23,71,939
Total Students Passed: 22,21,636
Girls Outperform Boys: Girls achieved a pass rate of 95.00%, while boys recorded 92.63%, with girls outperforming boys by 2.37 percentage points.
High Achievers: Nearly 2 lakh students scored above 90%, and over 45,000 students scored above 95%.
Top Performing Regions: Vijayawada led with a 99.60% pass rate, followed by Trivandrum (99.32%), Chennai (97.39%), and Bengaluru (95.95%)5.
Delhi Region Performance: Delhi West (95.24%), Delhi (95.14%), Delhi East (95.07%)-all posted high pass rates4.
Toppers List: CBSE did not release a toppers list to avoid unhealthy competition.
Exam Conduct: The exams were held smoothly across 26,675 schools and 7,837 centres nationwide.
Result Access: Results are available on cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, DigiLocker, UMANG app, IVRS, and SMS.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2025
Overall Pass Percentage: 88.39%, up by 0.41% from last year.
Total Students Appeared: 16,92,794
Total Students Passed: 14,96,307
Girls Outperform Boys: Girls achieved a pass percentage of 91.64%, while boys stood at 85.70%-a a gap of 5.94 percentage points.
Transgender Candidates: Achieved a 100% pass rate, marking a significant milestone in inclusivity.
High Achievers: Over 1.15 lakh students scored above 90%, and more than 24,000 secured above 95%.
Top Performing Regions: Vijayawada topped with 99.60%, followed by Trivandrum and Chennai.
Best Performing States: Telangana (99.73%), Andhra Pradesh (99.51%), Kerala (99.32%).
Institution-Wise Performance: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) led with 99.29%, followed by Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) at 99.05%.
Compartment Students: 1,29,095 students (7.63%) placed in the compartment.
Result Access: Available on cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, DigiLocker, and UMANG app.
Comparison Table: Class 10 vs Class 12 CBSE Results 2025
Feature | Class 10 | Class 12 |
Overall Pass Percentage | 93.66% | 88.39% |
Girls’ Pass Percentage | 95.00% | 91.64% |
Boys’ Pass Percentage | 92.63% | 85.70% |
Students Above 90% | ~2,00,000 | ~1,15,000 |
Students Above 95% | ~45,000 | ~24,000 |
Top Performing Region | Vijayawada (99.60%) | Vijayawada (99.60%) |
Transgender Candidates | Data not specified | 100% pass rate |
Toppers List | Not released | Not specified |
Notable Trends and Insights
Girls consistently outperformed boys in both Class 10 and Class 12, maintaining a trend seen in previous years.
Southern regions such as Vijayawada, Trivandrum, and Chennai dominated the top positions in both classes.
High academic achievement: Over 3 lakh students across both classes scored above 90%.
Digital access: Results and marksheets are available through multiple online platforms, ensuring wide accessibility.
Inclusivity milestone: 100% pass rate among transgender candidates in Class 12.
No toppers list for Class 10, as CBSE aims to reduce unhealthy competition.
These results reflect the academic resilience and consistent performance of students across India, as well as the CBSE’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity and academic excellence.
