The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to announce the Class 10th and 12th Board Results for 2025, expected between May 1 and May 10, 2025. Over 42 lakh students, including 24.12 lakh from Class 10 and 17.88 lakh from Class 12, appeared for exams held from February 15 to April 4, 2025. Students can download their provisional marksheets online and understand the grading system to interpret their scores. Here’s the latest on how to access results and the CBSE grading system.
How to Download Your Marksheet
Students can check and download their CBSE 2025 results through multiple platforms to avoid website crashes:
- Visit results.cbse.nic.in or cbse.gov.in. Select “CBSE Class 10 Result 2025” or “CBSE Class 12 Result 2025,” enter roll number, date of birth, school number, and admit card ID, then submit to download the marksheet.
- Use digilocker.gov.in with roll number and a 6-digit school PIN to access digital marksheets. Register with your mobile number and Aadhaar for secure access.
- Send an SMS to 7738299899 in the format: “cbse10 ” or “cbse12 ” to receive subject-wise marks.
- For name-wise access, retrieve roll numbers at cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/finder.html using name, parents’ names, school code, and date of birth.
Provisional marksheets are for immediate use; original marksheets must be collected from schools.
CBSE Grading System Explained
CBSE uses a 9-point relative grading system for Classes 10 and 12, implemented since 2009–10, to assess performance holistically:
- Grades range from A1 (top 1/8th of passers, 91–100 marks, 10 grade points) to E (below 33% marks, fail).
- B1 grade (71–80 marks, 8 points) is considered very good, with 70% marks being a decent score.
- Students need at least a D grade (33% marks) in each subject (theory, practical, and internal assessments) to pass.
- In subjects with over 500 passers, candidates are ranked and divided into eight equal groups for grading. For subjects with fewer passers, grading mirrors similar subjects.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated by averaging grade points of five main subjects, then multiplying by 9.5 for percentage (e.g., CGPA of 8 = 76%).
This system reduces stress by focusing on grades over precise marks.
Specifications of CBSE Result 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates | Feb 15–Mar 18 (Class 10), Feb 15–Apr 4 (Class 12) |
| Total Students | 24.12 lakh (Class 10), 17.88 lakh (Class 12) |
| Result Date | May 1–10, 2025 (expected) |
| Passing Criteria | 33% per subject (theory + practical + internal) |
| Check Results | results.cbse.nic.in, digilocker.gov.in, SMS |
Post-Result Actions
Verify marksheet details like name, roll number, and marks for accuracy. Report errors to schools or CBSE immediately. Revaluation applications open in June 2025 (₹500–700 per subject), and compartment exams for students failing one or two subjects are scheduled for July 2025. Last year’s pass percentages were 93.60% for Class 10 and 87.98% for Class 12, with similar trends expected. Stay updated via cbse.gov.in or CBSE’s social media for live announcements.