CBSE Results Statistics — Where Do You Actually Stand?
Your CBSE result card shows a number. This page shows what that number means. Year-on-year pass percentages, regional rankings, subject-wise averages, and the actual cut-off for "good marks" — all from official CBSE data.
Year-on-Year Pass Percentage
The pandemic years (2020–2022) inflated pass percentages because of relaxed evaluation. Once CBSE returned to the full-format exam in 2023, the numbers corrected sharply — particularly in Class 12.
Class 10 — Last 3 Years
| Year | Pass % | Girls | Boys | Top Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.6% | 94.75% | 92.71% | Trivandrum · 99.75% |
| 2023 | 93.12% | 94.25% | 92.27% | Trivandrum · 99.91% |
| 2022 | 94.4% | 95.21% | 93.8% | Trivandrum · 99.68% |
Class 12 — Last 3 Years
| Year | Pass % | Girls | Boys | Top Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.98% | 91.52% | 85.12% | Trivandrum · 99.91% |
| 2023 | 87.33% | 90.68% | 84.67% | Trivandrum · 99.91% |
| 2022 | 92.71% | 94.54% | 91.25% | Trivandrum · 99.78% |
Visual: Class 10 vs Class 12 Pass % Trend
What Counts as a 'Good' CBSE Score?
Spoiler: 90% looks less rare than it feels. Here is the actual breakdown of how many students cleared each band.
Class 10 · 2024
22,38,827 students appeared
Class 12 · 2024
16,21,224 students appeared
The Trench Truth: A 90% in Class 12 puts you in the top ~7% of all CBSE students. That is genuinely impressive — but it is no longer rare enough to guarantee a top-college seat. Aim for 95%+ if you are targeting Delhi University central colleges or top engineering options.Use our Marks Needed Calculator to figure out exactly what you need on each subject to hit 95%.
Subject-Wise Average Marks & Pass %
Wondering whether your 72 in Maths is normal or below par? Here is the all-India average for every major Class 12 subject. Compare your score to the green column.
| Subject | Pass % | Avg Marks (out of 100) | Students Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Core | 96.4% | 71.2 | 15,45,830 |
| Mathematics | 80.5% | 62.8 | 7,54,040 |
| Physics | 85.6% | 64.3 | 6,81,210 |
| Chemistry | 89.1% | 67.5 | 6,81,205 |
| Biology | 89.6% | 66.4 | 4,01,420 |
| Computer Science | 92.2% | 73.9 | 1,95,160 |
| Accountancy | 85.8% | 64.1 | 3,57,390 |
| Business Studies | 91.3% | 70.6 | 3,58,620 |
| Economics | 88.7% | 66.9 | 5,58,870 |
Source: CBSE Class 12 Results Press Release, May 2024. Averages computed from the official subject-wise pass-fail and grade-band breakdowns.
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Calculators & Guides
10th Class Calculator
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12th Class Calculator
Stream-aware percentage calculator.
CBSE Best of 5
Official CBSE Best-of-5 logic.
CGPA → Percentage
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Marks Needed
What you need on the final to hit your goal.
Why 9.5? (Blog)
The math behind the CBSE multiplier.
Common Questions
What was the CBSE Class 10 pass percentage in 2024?
93.6% — out of 22,38,827 students, 20,95,467 cleared the exam. Girls scored 94.75% and boys 92.71%.
What was the CBSE Class 12 pass percentage in 2024?
87.98%. The gender gap widened to 6.4 percentage points — the largest in CBSE Class 12 history. Girls: 91.52%, Boys: 85.12%.
Which region topped CBSE results?
Trivandrum continues its dominant streak — 99.75% in Class 10 and 99.91% in Class 12. Vijayawada and Chennai were close behind in both classes.
What percentage is considered 'good' in CBSE?
In Class 12 (2024), only ~1.5% of students scored 95%+. ~7% scored 90%+. So 90% places you in the top 7%, 95% in the top 1.5%, and a perfect 100 in the top ~0.01%.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure on this page is sourced from CBSE's official result-day press releases (cbse.gov.in) and corroborated against the Press Information Bureau (PIB India) and major mainstream outlets. We update annually as soon as CBSE publishes the new year's release.