Maharashtra HSC 2026 Results Announced: Overall Pass Percentage Reaches 89.79%
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially released the results for the Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations conducted in 2026. The announcement, made on Saturday by board chairman Trigun Kulkarni, revealed that the state has achieved an overall pass percentage of 89.79% this academic year. Students have been able to access their individual scorecards online since noon on the day of the announcement.
Girls Continue to Outperform Boys
Consistent with trends observed in previous years, female students have once again secured higher pass rates compared to their male counterparts. The pass percentage for girls stands at an impressive 93.15%, while boys have recorded a pass rate of 86.80%. This creates a notable performance gap of 6.35 percentage points between the two groups, a disparity that continues to persist across successive examination cycles.
A Look at Historical Performance Trends
Examining data from recent years reveals a consistent pattern of female students outperforming male students in the HSC examinations:
- 2025: Girls achieved a pass rate of 94.58%, compared to 89.51% for boys
- 2024: Girls recorded a pass percentage of 95.44%, while boys stood at 91.60%
- 2023: Girls posted a pass rate of 93.73%, against 89.14% for boys
These figures underscore a sustained trend of academic excellence among female students in the state’s higher secondary education system.
How Students Can Access Their Results
To ensure smooth access even during periods of heavy website traffic, the board has made results available across multiple digital platforms. Students can check their scores through the official result portals designated by the board. The websites have been optimized to handle large numbers of concurrent users, allowing students to retrieve their results without significant delays.
To view the result, students need to follow a straightforward process. They must navigate to the designated result section on the official website and locate the link for the HSC Examination February 2026 Result. Upon clicking this link, they will be required to enter their seat number and the first name of their mother (or enter XXX if this information is not applicable). After submitting these details, the result will be displayed on the screen, and students have the option to download or print their scorecards for future reference.
Examination Schedule and Additional Access Options
The HSC examinations were conducted over a five-week period, running from February 10 through March 18, 2026. Beyond the primary websites, students can also obtain their digital mark sheets through the DigiLocker platform and the UMANG mobile application, both of which provide convenient alternatives for accessing official documents. Additionally, a dedicated SMS service has been made available for students who prefer receiving their results through text messages on their mobile devices.
The announcement of these results brings closure to a rigorous examination period for thousands of students across Maharashtra. The overall performance this year reflects a satisfactory outcome, with the continued success of female students serving as a particularly encouraging indicator of academic progress within the state’s educational framework. Students are advised to retain both digital and printed copies of their results, as these documents will be required for future academic admissions and career-related processes.
