The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune, has officially announced the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination results for February–March 2026. The overall pass percentage across the state stands at 90.75%, indicating a slight decline of 2.01% compared to the previous year. Despite this marginal dip, the results reflect strong academic performance across divisions, with notable consistency in pass rates and gender-wise performance.
Overall Performance Summary
A total of 16,14,050 students registered for the examination, out of which 16,00,164 appeared, and 14,52,246 successfully passed. The overall pass percentage stands at 90.75%.
- Registered: 16,14,050
- Appeared: 16,00,164
- Passed: 14,52,246
- Pass Percentage: 90.75%
These figures include regular, private, and repeater candidates across nine divisional boards of Maharashtra.
Regular Students Drive Majority of Success
Regular students form the backbone of the SSC results, with a significantly higher pass percentage compared to private and repeater categories.
- Regular Students: 15,42,472 appeared, 14,20,486 passed (92.09%)
- Private Students: 28,825 appeared, 22,003 passed (76.33%)
- Repeater Students: 28,867 appeared, 9,757 passed (33.79%)
Regular students clearly dominate performance metrics, contributing the largest share to the overall result.
Girls Continue to Outperform Boys
One of the consistent trends in Maharashtra SSC results is the superior performance of girls compared to boys. Among regular students, girls achieved a pass percentage of 94.96%, while boys recorded 89.56%. This represents a gap of 5.40 percentage points, reinforcing a long-term academic trend observed across Maharashtra Board examinations.
Konkan Division Emerges as Top Performer
Among the nine divisional boards, Konkan once again secured the highest pass percentage at 97.62%, followed by Kolhapur (95.47%), Mumbai (94.97%), and Pune (94.24%). The lowest pass percentage was recorded in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at 88.41%, closely followed by Latur at 88.42%.
- Konkan: 97.62%
- Kolhapur: 95.47%
- Mumbai: 94.97%
- Pune: 94.24%
- Nashik: 90.53%
- Amravati: 90.50%
- Nagpur: 89.07%
- Latur: 88.42%
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 88.41%
Konkan’s exceptional performance continues to stand out, while urban regions like Mumbai and Pune maintain strong consistency above 94%.
Grade Distribution Highlights Strong Merit Structure
The grading pattern indicates a balanced distribution of academic performance:
- First Class with Distinction: 31.26%
- First Class: 27.41%
- Second Class: 24.66%
- Pass Grade: 8.75%
This shows that nearly 58.67% of students secured first-class or above, highlighting strong academic competitiveness.
Schools with 100% Results
Out of 23,698 schools across Maharashtra, 6,612 schools achieved 100% results, demonstrating excellent performance at the institutional level.
Subject-Level Excellence
Out of 64 subjects, a total of 20 subjects recorded 100% results, indicating subject-wise strength in several academic areas.
Conclusion
The Maharashtra SSC 2026 results present a stable academic outcome with strong participation and performance consistency. While the overall pass percentage has slightly declined compared to last year, the system continues to show robust results across divisions. Konkan’s leadership, girls’ superior performance, and the high number of distinction holders reflect positive academic trends. At the same time, variation across divisions highlights areas requiring targeted academic support.
