The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has officially announced the results for the Class 10 High School Certificate Examination 2026. The declaration was made on April 29, 2026, revealing an overall pass percentage of 77.15%.
Examination Statistics and Candidate Performance
A total of 3,21,677 candidates registered for the examination this year. Among them, 3,16,730 students actually appeared for the tests, comprising 1,40,402 boys and 1,76,328 girls. Results have been declared for 3,14,953 candidates, while the remaining cases are either withheld or placed under various scrutiny categories. Out of the declared results, 2,43,016 candidates successfully passed, resulting in the overall pass percentage of 77.15%.
Girls Outperform Boys Once Again
A consistent trend from previous years continues in 2026, with female candidates outperforming their male counterparts by a significant margin. The pass percentage for girls stands at 81.03%, while boys achieved a pass percentage of 72.27%. This gap of more than eight percentage points highlights the sustained academic excellence of female students. Education analysts attribute this trend to changing classroom dynamics, higher retention rates among girls, and improved participation in board-level examinations.
Result Restrictions and Rejections
The board has also flagged several categories of result restrictions. Results of 161 candidates have been withheld for various reasons. Among these, 15 cases are linked to cheating, 143 cases are under scrutiny, and 3 cases are to be declared later. Additionally, 1,616 candidates' applications were rejected due to lack of eligibility, reflecting the board's administrative strictness in this year's examination cycle.
Merit List Shows Intense Competition at the Top
The merit list for 2026 reveals a striking pattern of extreme competition, with the difference between ranks often being just one mark. Three students have jointly secured the first rank:
- Sandhya Nayak (Mahasamund) – 594/600 (99.00%)
- Parirani Pradhan (Mahasamund) – 594/600 (99.00%)
- Anshul Sharma (Mungeli) – 594/600 (99.00%)
The second rank is shared by five students, including Riya Kesharwani, Ranu Siddhimayi Sahu, Renuka Pradhan, Dipanshi Bouddh, and Nandita Dewangan, all scoring 593/600 (98.83%). Scores for ranks three to five remain tightly packed, ranging from 592 to 590 marks, reflecting a highly compressed merit structure.
Candidates can check their results on the official CGBSE website and other designated portals. The board has also made results available through SMS and mobile applications for easy access.
