Gujarat SSC Results 2026: Pass rate hits 83.86%, girls outshine boys by 8 points
Synopsis
Gujarat's Class 10 pass rate rose to 83.86% in 2026, with girls outpacing boys by over 8 percentage points. A record 35,508 students secured A1 grades — 7,453 more than last year — signalling a meaningful uptick in top-end performance even as 39 schools recorded zero results.
Key Takeaways
GSHSEB declared Class 10 SSC results on 6 May 2026 , with an overall pass rate of 83.86% , up from 82.56% last year.
6,34,327 of 7,56,392 regular candidates qualified.
Girls passed at 88.28% versus 80.12% for boys — a gap of 8.16 percentage points .
35,508 students secured A1 grade , up by 7,453 from the previous year.
Narmada district topped at 90.85% ; Panchmahal recorded the lowest at 76.42% .
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, declared the Class 10 SSC examination results for Gandhinagar, with the overall pass percentage climbing to 83.86% — up 1.30 percentage points from last year's 82.56%. Of the 7,56,392 regular candidates who appeared, 6,34,327 qualified, marking a steady improvement in the state's secondary education outcomes.
Key Result Figures
A total of 7,69,993 regular candidates registered for the examination, of whom 7,56,392 appeared. Among repeater candidates, 70,934 registered and 67,404 appeared, with 22,598 passing — a pass rate of 33.53%. Under the GSOS category, 25,313 candidates registered, 23,353 appeared, and 6,590 qualified, recording a pass percentage of 28.22%.
Girls Outperform Boys by 8.16 Percentage Points
Girls recorded a pass percentage of 88.28% compared to 80.12% among boys — a gap of 8.16 percentage points. This continues a broader national trend of female students consistently outpacing male peers in board examinations. A total of 35,508 students secured the A1 grade, which is 7,453 more than last year, reflecting a notable improvement in top-tier performance.
District and Centre-Level Highlights
At the centre level, Ajol centre in Gandhinagar recorded a 100% pass rate, while Mun Khosla centre in Dahod recorded the lowest at 33.74%. At the district level, Narmada topped with 90.85%, while Panchmahal recorded the lowest at 76.42%. Across the state, 1,697 schools achieved a 100% result, while 39 schools recorded zero results — a figure that will likely draw attention from education authorities.
Student Reactions and Examination Logistics
A student from Rajkot who scored 99.9% said:
Point of View
697 with perfect ones. Girls outperforming boys by over 8 points is a structural trend, not an anomaly — yet policy conversations around learning support and remediation continue to be framed around aggregate pass rates rather than gender-disaggregated or district-level interventions.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gujarat SSC pass percentage for 2026?
The overall pass percentage for the Gujarat Class 10 SSC examination in 2026 is 83.86%, up 1.30 percentage points from 82.56% in the previous year. A total of 6,34,327 out of 7,56,392 regular candidates qualified.
How did girls perform compared to boys in Gujarat SSC 2026?
Girls recorded a pass percentage of 88.28% compared to 80.12% for boys, a difference of 8.16 percentage points. This continues a consistent trend of female students outperforming male peers in Gujarat board examinations.
Which district had the highest and lowest pass rate in Gujarat SSC 2026?
Narmada district recorded the highest pass rate at 90.85%, while Panchmahal recorded the lowest at 76.42%. At the centre level, Ajol centre in Gandhinagar achieved 100%, while Mun Khosla centre in Dahod recorded the lowest at 33.74%.
What is the supplementary Best of Two examination for Gujarat SSC 2026?
Board Chairman Mukesh Pandya announced that students who scored lower than expected will have the opportunity to appear in a supplementary 'Best of Two' examination scheduled for June 2026. Students can retain the better of the two results.
How can students check their Gujarat SSC 2026 results?
Students can check their results on the official GSHSEB website using their seat number. The online marksheet includes subject-wise marks, total score, and result status. Students are advised to download the provisional marksheet and verify details carefully, as original marksheets will be issued by schools later.
