In a swift move following the declaration of Class 12 results earlier in the day, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the Class 10 Board Exam results for 2025 on Tuesday.
This year, an impressive 93.66% of over 23 lakh students cleared the examination, which was conducted at 7,837 centres across 26,675 affiliated schools in India and abroad.
Girls once again outshone boys, registering a pass percentage of 95%, reaffirming a consistent trend of academic excellence among female students.
Among regions, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Bengaluru emerged as top performers. Delhi secured the seventh position, while Guwahati ranked lowest in terms of pass percentage.
Students can access their results via the official CBSE websites — cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in. Results are also available on DigiLocker, the UMANG app, and through IVRS.
To facilitate access, CBSE has sent DigiLocker credentials via SMS to students’ registered mobile numbers, enabling them to download digitally verified mark sheets and certificates.
To view their results, students must enter their roll number, admit card ID, school code, and date of birth. A minimum of 33% marks in each subject (both theory and practical) is required to pass. Students falling just short may be awarded grace marks in line with board policy.
Earlier in the day, CBSE released Class 12 results, with a pass percentage of 88.39%, marking a 0.41% increase over last year.
Supplementary examinations for both Classes 10 and 12 will be held in the first or second week of July 2025, based on the same syllabus as the main exams.
In a notable reform, CBSE has implemented a Relative Grading system from the 2024–25 academic session, replacing the previous fixed grading scale. This new system evaluates students’ performance in relation to their peers, aimed at reducing academic pressure and unhealthy competition.
The 2025 CBSE Board Exams, held between February 15 and April 4, saw participation from over 42 lakh students. Class 10 exams concluded on March 18, while Class 12 exams ended on April 4.
CBSE remains India’s largest school examination board and the second-largest public examination system. It offers 204 subjects across Classes 10 and 12 and operates in countries ranging from Japan to Ghana.
(With IANS inputs)