Kamal Ghorui
Maharashtra SSC 2026 results: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune has officially declared the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination results for February–March 2026. The overall pass percentage for the state stands at 90.75%, reflecting a slight decline of 2.01% compared to the previous year. Despite the marginal dip, the results continue to show strong academic performance across divisions, with notable consistency in pass rates and gender-wise performance.A total of 16,14,050 students had registered for the examination, out of which 16,00,164 students appeared, and 14,52,246 students successfully passed.Overall Performance Summary
The result includes regular, private, and repeater candidates across nine divisional boards of Maharashtra.Regular Students Drive Majority of SuccessRegular students form the backbone of the SSC results, with a significantly higher pass percentage compared to private and repeater categories.
Regular students clearly dominate performance metrics, contributing the largest share to the overall result.Girls Continue to Outperform BoysOne of the consistent trends in Maharashtra SSC results is the superior performance of girls compared to boys.
Girls have outperformed boys by 5.40 percentage points, reinforcing a long-term academic trend observed across Maharashtra Board examinations.Konkan Division Emerges as Top PerformerAmong the nine divisional boards, Konkan once again secured the highest pass percentage, while Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded the lowest.
Konkan’s exceptional performance continues to stand out, while urban regions like Mumbai and Pune maintain strong consistency above 94%.Grade Distribution Highlights Strong Merit StructureThe grading pattern indicates a balanced distribution of academic performance:• First Class with Distinction: 31.26%• First Class: 27.41%• Second Class: 24.66%• Pass Grade: 8.75%This shows that nearly 58.67% students secured first-class or above, highlighting strong academic competitiveness.Schools with 100% ResultsOut of 23,698 schools across Maharashtra:• 6,612 schools achieved 100% resultsSubject-Level ExcellenceOut of 64 subjects, a total of 20 subjects recorded 100% results, indicating subject-wise strength in several academic areas.The Maharashtra SSC 2026 results present a stable academic outcome with strong participation and performance consistency. While the overall pass percentage has slightly declined compared to last year, the system continues to show robust results across divisions.Konkan’s leadership, girls’ superior performance, and high number of distinction holders reflect positive academic trends. At the same time, variation across divisions highlights areas requiring targeted academic support.
