Girls Lead CBSE Class 12 2026: Lovely School's Top Scorers Revealed

The CBSE Class 12 results for 2026 dropped like a bombshell of brilliance on May 13, revealing an overall pass rate of 85.20%. Girls dominated with 88.86%, leaving boys at 82.13%—a trend that's become the new normal in these high-stakes exams. Spotlight on UP's Mainpuri: Anamika Chauhan from Balaji Global Academy clinched divisional topper status with 99%. This future judge owes it to parental guidance, teacher wisdom, and her rigorous 4-5 hour self-study routine. 'Put down the phone, pick up the books,' she tells underclassmen. Dad, a lawyer, couldn't hide his joy. Over in Chandigarh, Sector 20D Govt School's Sarit Kaur hit 73%, crediting principal-provided sample papers and teacher backing. Her next stop: BA LLB. 'No stress over results—just grind,' she counsels. Niyati Saroha, another gem from the school, nailed 91.4% in Humanities, fueled by all-round support. Government job prep awaits her. Delhi's Laxmi Nagar stole the show with Lovely Public School's parade of high achievers. Dr. Bhavna Malik's sweet rewards marked the occasion. Vidisha's 96.7% PCB included a flawless Chemistry 100 and Biology 99. A peer scored 97.7% with Biology 100 and Chemistry 98. Garima's 98.5% boasted dual 100s in sciences. School first: Tanvi Khanna at 99.25%. Commerce whiz Prakshal Jain matched Garima's 98.5%. Grateful students hailed the school's curriculum as their success bedrock. From rural toppers to urban elites, these results paint a vivid picture of ambition unleashed. CBSE's 2026 edition proves that with the right mix of discipline and direction, sky-high scores are within reach.