School Exam Results in India 2026

May 14, 2026, 09:40
AsiaSociety

Introduction

Many schools in India gave the Class 12 results for 2026. Some students did better, and some did worse.

Main Body

The CBSE results went down to 85.20%. The school leaders say this is because students must now understand the lessons better. They do not want students to just memorize facts. In Punjab, the results went up to 91.46%. Girls did better than boys. Students who studied business had the best results. The government used new computers and trained teachers to help them. In Maharashtra, teachers used computers to mark the tests. This makes the marking fair. In West Bengal, students got their results on May 14, 2026.

Conclusion

Some schools want students to have more skills. Other schools see more students passing their exams.

Learning

📈 Talking about Changes

When we talk about numbers or results, we use two very important directions: Up and Down.

1. The 'Go Down' Pattern

  • Example from text: "The CBSE results went down to 85.20%."
  • Meaning: The number became smaller.
  • Everyday use: My battery went down to 10%.

2. The 'Go Up' Pattern

  • Example from text: "the results went up to 91.46%."
  • Meaning: The number became bigger.
  • Everyday use: The price of coffee went up.

Quick Guide: Comparison To compare two people or things, use Better or Worse:

  • Better (More good) →\rightarrow "Girls did better than boys."
  • Worse (Less good) →\rightarrow "some did worse."

Key Vocabulary for A2:

  • Memorize →\rightarrow to learn by heart (repeating words).
  • Fair →\rightarrow when everyone is treated the same way.

Vocabulary Learning

results
the outcomes of exams or tests
Example:The exam results were posted online.
school
a place where children learn
Example:She goes to a school near her home.
students
people who study in school
Example:Students studied hard for the test.
teachers
people who teach at school
Example:Teachers help students learn.
computers
electronic devices that process information
Example:The classroom has many computers.
tests
examinations to check knowledge
Example:Tests are held every month.
mark
to give a score or grade
Example:They will mark the papers tomorrow.
fair
equal and just
Example:The judge made a fair decision.
pass
to succeed in a test
Example:He will pass the exam if he studies.
skills
abilities to do something
Example:She has many useful skills.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
business
a commercial activity or company
Example:He works in a small business.