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    How Many Students Appeared for CBSE 10th Exam 2026?

    How Many Students Appeared for CBSE 10th Exam 2026?

    Priyanka DasguptaUpdated on 15 Apr 2026, 05:08 PM IST

    The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the CBSE Class 10th exam from February 17 to March 11, 2026. The CBSE Class 10 board exams 2026 witnessed participation from a massive number of students across India and abroad. A total of 24,71,777 students appeared for the examination out of 24,83,479 registered candidates, showing a very high attendance rate. This reflects the scale and significance of the CBSE secondary examinations, making them one of the largest school-level exams in the country.

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    How Many Students Appeared for CBSE 10th Exam 2026?
    How Many Students Appeared for CBSE 10th Exam 2026?

    Out of those who appeared, 23,16,008 students passed, leading to an impressive 93.70% pass percentage. The exams were conducted smoothly across 8,075 centres and involved thousands of schools, highlighting the extensive logistical planning by CBSE. The slight improvement in pass percentage compared to 2025 also indicates consistent academic performance by students. Overall, the 2026 CBSE Class 10 exams maintained a strong success rate with widespread student participation.

    CBSE Class X Results 2026 Overview

    ParticularsDetails (2026)
    CBSE Class X exam datesFebruary 17 to March 11, 2026
    Result DateApril 15, 2026
    Total Registered Students24,83,479
    Total Appeared Students24,71,777
    Total Passed Students23,16,008
    Overall Pass Percentage93.70%
    Increase in Pass %0.04%
    Number of Schools27,339
    Number of Exam Centres8,075

    Number of Students Appeared for CBSE 10 Exam - Comparison

    Here is a quick comparison between the number of students who appeared in the CBSE 10th exam for the academic years 2024, 2025 and 2026.

    CBSE Class 10 Statistics for 2026

    Total Registered Students24,83,479
    Total Appeared Students24,71,777
    Total Passed Students23,16,008
    Overall Pass Percentage93.70%
    Increase in Pass %0.04%
    Number of Schools27,339
    Number of Exam Centres8,075
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    Academic yearTotal students appeared

    2025

    23,85,070

    2024

    22,51,812

    CBSE 10th Exam Statistics for Previous Years

    The CBSE 10th exam previous year statistics are mentioned here for the students to compare the number of students who have appeared in the examination in the last couple of years.

    Year

    Registered students

    Appeared

    Passed

    2025

    22,51,812

    22,38,827

    20,95,467

    2024

    23,85,079

    23,71,939

    22,21,636

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many students appear for CBSE Class 10?
    A:

    Around 24.7 lakh students appeared for the CBSE Class 10 board exams in 2026. Each year, participation remains high, making it one of the largest school-level examinations in India.

    Q: When will the CBSE 10th result 2026 be released?
    A:

    The CBSE 10th result 2026 has been released on April 15, 2026 for term 1 exams. Last year, the results were announced on May 13, 2025.

    Q: How many students qualified for the CBSE 10th exam?
    A:

    Around 23.16 lakh students qualified for the CBSE Class 10 exam in 2026, out of nearly 24.7 lakh who appeared, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 93.70%.

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