Bihar Class 12 Board Exam Results Revealed: Record Pass Rate of 85.19%
Synopsis
The Bihar School Examination Board unveils the Class 12 results for 2026, showcasing a remarkable overall pass rate of 85.19%. Female students excel, dominating the merit list with 19 out of 26 toppers. This achievement underscores BSEB's commitment to timely results and educational reforms.
Key Takeaways
Overall pass percentage: 85.19% Female students: 86.23% pass rate Number of toppers: 26 (19 girls, 7 boys) Top scorer in Science: Aditya Prakash Aman (481 marks) Timely result announcement: 8th consecutive year
Patna, March 23 (NationPress) The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially announced the results for the Class 12 intermediate examinations of 2026, covering all three disciplines: Science, Commerce, and Arts.
This year, the overall pass percentage reached an impressive 85.19%.
Female students excelled, achieving a pass rate of 86.23% compared to 84.09% for their male peers.
Remarkably, girls secured the top spots in both the Arts and Commerce streams, while a male student claimed the highest marks in the Science stream.
Out of the total 26 toppers, 19 are girls and 7 are boys.
In the Science stream, Aditya Prakash Aman from Samastipur earned the top rank with 481 marks (96.20%).
For the Arts stream, Neetu Kumari from Gaya was the highest scorer, achieving 479 marks (95.8%).
In the Commerce stream, Aditi Kumari from St. Xavier's High School in Patna topped the state with 480 marks.
The top five ranks in the Science stream comprised six students: Aditya Prakash Aman (Samastipur), Sakshi Kumari (Sitamarhi), Sapna Kumari (Nawada), Anamika Kumari (Begusarai), Satyam Kumar (Darbhanga), and Palak Kumari (Muzaffarpur).
Additionally, 13 students were recognized in the top ranks of the Arts stream, while seven students made it to the top five in the Commerce stream.
Approximately 13.17 lakh students participated in this year's examination, conducted at 1,762 centers from February 2 to February 13.
This included around 6.75 lakh female students and 6.42 lakh male students.
The BSEB had finalized the verification of toppers nearly five days prior to the results' announcement.
This achievement marks the eighth consecutive year that BSEB has announced intermediate results ahead of other boards nationwide, maintaining a tradition of timely disclosures.
BSEB Chairman Anand Kishor credited this success to ongoing reforms in the examination system and the incorporation of technology in the evaluation process, which have facilitated quicker and more precise result processing.
Point of View
It emphasizes the importance of educational reforms and the effective implementation of technology in assessments.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the overall pass percentage for Bihar Class 12 exams this year?
The overall pass percentage for the Bihar Class 12 exams this year was 85.19%.
How many students appeared for the Bihar Class 12 exams?
Approximately 13.17 lakh students appeared for the Bihar Class 12 exams this year.
Who topped the Science stream in the Bihar Class 12 exams?
Aditya Prakash Aman from Samastipur topped the Science stream with 481 marks (96.20%).
What is the achievement of female students in the Bihar Class 12 exams?
Female students achieved a pass percentage of 86.23%, outperforming male students, who had a pass percentage of 84.09%.
When were the Bihar Class 12 exam results announced?
The Bihar Class 12 exam results were announced on March 23, 2026.
