The West Bengal Assembly election results reshaped the state's political landscape with a surprise victory for the BJP, while the ruling TMC faced a setback and Mamata Banerjee lost her seat. However, one trend remains remarkably consistent: girls continue to outperform boys in board examinations year after year, offering stability amid political volatility.
Higher Secondary Examination 2026 Results
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) announced the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results, recording an overall pass percentage of 91.23 percent. A total of 5,71,355 students cleared the Class 12 exams, with girls comprising 3,20,230 successful candidates compared to 2,51,125 boys, reaffirming female dominance.
Participation and Performance
More girls appeared for the examination: 3,53,111 girls versus 2,82,820 boys. Despite higher participation, girls secured a larger share of passes. This pattern holds across categories:
- Minority group: Girls accounted for 61.48 percent of successful candidates, boys 38.52 percent.
- Scheduled Caste: Female students form the majority of successful candidates.
- Scheduled Tribe: Similar dominance by girls.
- OBC: Girls consistently outnumber boys among passers.
Result Declaration
The results were declared on May 14 at Vidyasagar Bhavan in Salt Lake, Kolkata, and made available through official portals and mobile applications shortly after the press conference. The WBCHSE recorded an overall pass percentage of 91.2 percent, with more than 5.71 lakh students clearing the examination.
Accessing Results
Students can check their West Bengal Class 12 results 2026 online via official websites. For those planning to study abroad, expert guidance is available to navigate global policies and secure overseas futures.
