The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the Class 12th Board Exam Results for 2025 today, May 13, 2025, marking a significant milestone for over 17.88 lakh students who appeared for the examinations. The results are now available on multiple platforms, including DigiLocker, UMANG, CBSE’s official websites, SMS, and IVRS.
This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the CBSE 12th Result 2025, including pass percentages, regional performance, grading changes, and post-result procedures.
CBSE Class 12 Result 2025: Key Statistics
- Overall Pass Percentage: 88.39%, a slight increase from 87.98% in 2024.
- Total Registered Students: 17.04 lakh
- Total Appeared Students: 16.92 lakh
- Total Passed Students: 14.96 lakh .
Gender-Wise Performance
- Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 91.64%, compared to boys’ 85.70%—a 5.94% gap.
- Transgender students achieved a 100% pass rate, a significant improvement from 50% in 2024.
Top Performing Regions
- Vijayawada emerged as the highest-performing region with a 99.60% pass rate, followed by:
- Trivandrum (99.32%)
- Chennai (97.39%)
- Bengaluru (95.95%)
- Delhi West (95.37%) and Delhi East (95.06%).
School-Wise Performance
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) led with a 99.29% pass rate.
- Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) followed closely with 99.05%.
- Government-aided schools (91.57%) and private schools (87.94%) also performed well.
2. How to Check CBSE 12th Result 2025?
Students can access their results through the following official platforms:
1. Official CBSE Websites
Steps:
- Visit any of the above websites.
- Click on “CBSE Class 12 Result 2025”.
- Enter Roll Number, School Number, Admit Card ID, and Date of Birth.
- Submit and download the provisional marksheet.
2. DigiLocker
- Students must log in using their registered mobile number and the 6-digit PIN provided by their school.
3. UMANG App
- Download the UMANG app (Government of India’s official app).
- Search for CBSE Results 2025 and enter credentials.
4. SMS & IVRS
- SMS: Send “CBSE12 [Roll No] [School No] [Centre No]” to 7738299899.
- IVRS: Dial 24300699 (with STD code) and follow voice instructions.
3. Grading System & Passing Criteria
New Relative Grading System (2024-25 Onwards)
- Unlike the previous fixed grading system, CBSE now follows a relative grading approach where grades depend on peer performance.
- Minimum Passing Marks: 33% in both theory and practicals (separately).
- Grace Marks: Students missing the pass mark by 1-2 marks may be awarded grace marks at CBSE’s discretion.
Previous vs. New Grading System
| Grade | Old Marks Range | New (Relative Grading) |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 91-100 | Top 1/8th of passed candidates |
| A2 | 81-90 | Next 1/8th |
| B1 | 71-80 | Next 1/8th |
| … | … | … |
| E (Fail) | Below 33 | Below 33% |
4. What After CBSE 12th Result 2025?
1. Supplementary Exams (July 2025)
- Students failing in 1-2 subjects can appear for compartment exams (July 15-22, 2025).
- Results for supplementary exams will be declared in August 2025.
2. Re-evaluation & Photocopy Requests
- Students can first request photocopies of answer sheets (₹500-700 per subject).
- Then apply for re-evaluation (₹100 per question) or verification (₹500 per subject).
3. College Admissions & CUET 2025
- CBSE 12th marks are crucial for CUET-UG 2025 and university admissions.
- Digital marksheets from DigiLocker/UMANG are legally valid for admissions.
5. Conclusion
The CBSE 12th Result 2025 reflects a steady improvement in overall pass percentages, with girls continuing their strong academic performance. The introduction of relative grading aims to reduce stress, while digital access ensures quick and secure result checking.
Students are advised to collect original marksheets from their schools in the coming weeks and explore higher education or career options based on their results.
For further updates, stay tuned to official CBSE portals and avoid fake result websites.
Congratulations to all successful candidates! 🎉
