CBSE Class 12 supplementary results 2025: 53.08% students pass compartment exams
Synopsis
Over 2.75 lakh students sat CBSE's Class 12 supplementary exams this year — and just over half made it through. With a 53.08% pass rate across compartment, improvement, and six-subject categories, the results mark a critical second chance for students whose board exam performance fell short.
Key Takeaways
CBSE declared Class 12 Supplementary Examination results on 12 August .
53.08 per cent of students cleared the exams out of 2,75,287 who appeared.
A total of 2,91,576 candidates were registered; 2,75,287 actually sat the exam.
Exams were held on 28 July in offline mode across centres in India and abroad.
Results are available on cbse.gov.in , cbseresults.nic.in , and DigiLocker .
Printed marksheets will be distributed through schools; private candidates must collect from exam centres.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the results of the Class 12 Supplementary Examination on Wednesday, 12 August, with 53.08 per cent of students clearing the exams. The results are accessible on the official portals — cbse.gov.in and cbseresults.nic.in — as well as through the DigiLocker results platform.
Participation and Pass Rate
Of the 2,91,576 candidates registered for the supplementary examinations, 2,75,287 students actually appeared. Of these, 53.08 per cent successfully cleared the exams. The board conducted the examinations on 28 July across centres in India and abroad, in offline, pen-and-paper format.
Three Categories of Candidates
CBSE administered the supplementary exams under three distinct categories. The compartment category — comprising students who failed to secure qualifying marks in up to five mandatory subjects — saw 1,64,231 candidates appear. The improvement category, for students who had passed but wished to better their scores, drew 1,11,056 candidates. A third category covered students with six subjects — those declared passed by substituting a main subject with an additional one, but who chose to reappear in the original main subject in which they had not secured qualifying marks.
How to Access Results and Documents
Students can check their results online by entering their roll number, admit card number, school number, and security PIN on either official website or through DigiLocker. Printed marksheets and passing certificates — including those for students studying abroad — will be dispatched through their respective schools. Private candidates must collect printed documents from the examination centre where they appeared.
CBSE noted in an official statement: 'Students of CBSE-affiliated schools abroad can access their results and digital academic documents through DigiLocker.'
What Happens Next
Students who have cleared the supplementary examination can now proceed with college admissions or other academic processes requiring their Class 12 credentials. Those who have not cleared may need to reassess their options for the next academic cycle. The board has not yet announced any further re-examination window for this batch.
Point of View
But the board has yet to publish subject-wise or category-wise breakdowns that would reveal where students are consistently struggling. Without that granularity, policymakers and schools are flying blind on targeted interventions. The offline, pen-and-paper format held at centres across India and abroad is a logistical achievement, but the absence of any announced re-examination window for those who failed again leaves a cohort in limbo as the admission cycle progresses.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How can students check their CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam results?
Students can check their results on the official CBSE websites — cbse.gov.in and cbseresults.nic.in — or through the DigiLocker portal by entering their roll number, admit card number, school number, and security PIN. Digital marksheets are available for download immediately upon login.
What is the pass percentage for the CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam?
53.08 per cent of students cleared the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Examination. Out of 2,75,287 students who appeared, just over half passed across the compartment, improvement, and six-subject categories.
Who was eligible to appear in the CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam?
Three categories of students were eligible: compartment candidates who failed to secure qualifying marks in mandatory subjects, improvement candidates who passed but wanted better scores, and students with six subjects who wished to reappear in a main subject they had not qualified in. The exams were held on 28 July.
How will students receive their printed marksheets and certificates?
Printed marksheets and passing certificates will be supplied through respective schools for regular and overseas students. Private candidates must collect their printed documents from the examination centre where they appeared.
Can CBSE students studying abroad access their supplementary exam results?
Yes. CBSE stated that students of CBSE-affiliated schools abroad can access their results and digital academic documents through DigiLocker, while printed certificates will be sent through their respective schools.
