The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has officially declared the Intermediate (Class 12) examination results for the year 2026, along with the list of state toppers. The announcement was made at 4 PM from Prayagraj, where board officials also released comprehensive performance data, revealing an overall pass percentage of 80.38%.
Top Performers in UP Board Class 12
This year's Class 12 results demonstrate strong academic performance across Uttar Pradesh, with several students achieving scores above 97%. The toppers list includes candidates from various districts, reflecting a highly competitive examination outcome across government, aided, and self-financed institutions.
Shikha Verma Secures First Rank
Shikha Verma, a student of Baburam Savitri Devi Inter College in Sitapur, has secured the top position in the Intermediate examination 2026 with an impressive 97.60% marks. Her outstanding performance placed her at the summit of the state merit list among more than 24 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam.
Second and Third Ranks
The second rank has been jointly secured by Nandani Gupta of Sarvodaya Jankalyan Inter College, Bareilly, and Shriya Verma of Maharani Lakshmi Bai Memorial Inter College, Barabanki, both scoring 97.20%. The third rank is jointly shared by Surbhi Yadav and Pooja Pal, each achieving 97.00%.
Complete List of Class 12 Toppers 2026
- Rank 1: Shikha Verma - 97.60% - Baburam Savitri Devi Inter College, Sitapur
- Rank 2: Nandani Gupta - 97.20% - Sarvodaya Jankalyan Inter College, Bareilly
- Rank 2: Shriya Verma - 97.20% - Maharani Lakshmi Bai Memorial Inter College, Barabanki
- Rank 3: Surbhi Yadav - 97.00% - Sarvodaya Jankalyan Inter College, Bareilly
- Rank 3: Pooja Pal - 97.00% - Maharani Lakshmi Bai Memorial Inter College, Barabanki
District-wise Performance Highlights
The toppers list features representation from Sitapur, Bareilly, and Barabanki among the highest scorers. The board also recorded a higher pass percentage among girls, with 86.32% compared to 75.04% for boys, indicating a clear performance gap in favor of female candidates.
For real-time updates and result insights, candidates can follow live coverage on UP Board results 2026. The board also released the Class 10 toppers list, with Kashish Verma and Anshika Verma jointly topping at 97.83%.
