Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Results 2026: 92.09% pass rate, girls outshine boys
Synopsis
Maharashtra's SSC Class 10 results for 2026 are out, and the numbers tell a compelling story: girls outpaced boys by over 5 percentage points, the Konkan division led all nine divisions with a near-perfect 97.62%, and over 14 lakh students cleared the exam out of more than 15 lakh who appeared.
Key Takeaways
92.09% overall pass rate recorded in Maharashtra SSC Class 10 examinations for February–March 2026 .
14,20,486 out of 15,42,472 students passed the examination.
Girl students recorded a pass percentage of 94.96% , outperforming boys ( 89.56% ) by 5.40 percentage points .
Konkan division led all divisions with 97.62% ; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded the lowest at 88.41% .
A Grade/Marks Improvement Scheme offers three opportunities across June–July 2026 , February–March 2027 , and June–July 2027 .
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education on Friday, 8 May 2026 announced the results of the SSC Class 10 examination held in February–March 2026, with the state recording an overall pass percentage of 92.09%. Of the 15,42,472 students who appeared for the examination, 14,20,486 cleared it successfully.
Girls Outperform Boys by a Wide Margin
Girl students once again led the charge, recording a pass percentage of 94.96% — outperforming their male counterparts by 5.40 percentage points. Of the 7,22,045 girls who appeared, 6,85,672 passed. Among boys, 7,34,814 out of 8,20,427 candidates cleared the examination, registering a pass percentage of 89.56%. State School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse described this as a reflection of the
Point of View
But why nearly a decade of education investment has not narrowed that nine-percentage-point regional gap.
NationPress
10 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maharashtra SSC Class 10 pass percentage for 2026?
The Maharashtra SSC Class 10 pass percentage for the February–March 2026 examination is 92.09%. A total of 14,20,486 students passed out of 15,42,472 who appeared.
Which division recorded the highest pass percentage in Maharashtra SSC 2026?
The Konkan division recorded the highest pass percentage at 97.62%, followed by Kolhapur at 96.47% and Mumbai at 94.97%. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded the lowest at 88.41%.
How did girl students perform in Maharashtra SSC 2026?
Girl students recorded a pass percentage of 94.96%, outperforming boys by 5.40 percentage points. Of 7,22,045 girls who appeared, 6,85,672 passed the examination.
What is the Grade/Marks Improvement Scheme for SSC 2026?
Students who passed all subjects in the February–March 2026 SSC examination can appear for improvement examinations in three consecutive windows: June–July 2026, February–March 2027, and June–July 2027, as announced by the Maharashtra State Board.
What did Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse say about students who did not pass?
Minister Dadaji Bhuse urged students who did not achieve their desired results not to lose heart, stating that 'one examination does not define your entire life or intelligence.' He encouraged them to utilise re-examination opportunities and assured them of the government's support.
