The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has NOT officially released the Class 10 and 12 Board Exam Results for 2025 as of May 5, 2025, despite online rumors. Over 44 lakh students are eagerly awaiting their scores, expected between May 7 and May 12, 2025, based on past trends (May 13, 2024). CBSE has debunked fake notices claiming May 2 or May 6 releases, urging reliance on official sources. Here’s how to check your results when they drop, what to expect, and next steps, all in simple English.
When Will Results Be Released?
CBSE finished Class 10 exams (February 15–March 18, 2025) and Class 12 exams (February 15–April 4, 2025), with evaluations nearly complete. Results are anticipated in the second week of May, likely May 7–12, around 1:00 PM IST, following historical patterns. A viral letter claiming a May 6 release was declared fake by CBSE on May 4, 2025. Check official websites cbse.gov.in or results.cbse.nic.in for updates. Keep your roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth ready.
How to Check Your Scores
- Visit cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, or cbseresults.nic.in, select “Class 10 Results 2025” or “Class 12 Results 2025,” and enter roll number, date of birth, school number, admit card ID, and security pin.
- Log into digilocker.gov.in with Aadhaar-linked mobile number, roll number, and 6-digit school PIN for digital marksheets.
- Use the UMANG app (umang.gov.in) with roll number and school code.
- Send “cbse10” or “cbse12” with roll number, date of birth, school, and center number to 7738299899 (confirm number later).
- Dial IVRS at 24300699 with area code (details post-results).
Online marksheets are provisional; collect originals from schools. Save PDFs and verify details like name and marks.
What to Expect
- 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 2025 papers easy to moderate, expect Class 10 at 94%+ and Class 12 at 88–89%.
- Trends: Girls led in 2024 (94.25% vs. 92.27% for Class 10). Trivandrum topped Class 12 at 99.91%.
CBSE won’t list toppers but will award merit certificates to the top 0.1%. Grace marks may help students short by 1–2 marks (33% minimum per subject).
After Results
- Compartment Exams: For failing one or two subjects, exams are set for July 15–22, 2025, with results in August. Apply post-results.
- Revaluation: Apply in May/June for verification (₹500/subject), photocopy (₹500–700), or re-evaluation (₹100/question, refundable if errors found). Photocopy required first.
- Planning: Class 10 students pick streams; Class 12 students apply for college or exams like JEE/NEET.
Use only official sources to avoid scams. Results are expected on the same day for both classes, so stay alert
| 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 |