Kamal Ghorui
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) declared the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination results for February–March 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026. The Class 10 examinations were conducted from February 20 to March 18 across Maharashtra under extensive monitoring and anti-malpractice measures introduced by the Board and state authorities. This year, the overall pass percentage of fresh regular students stood at 92.09 per cent, marking a decline of 2.01 per cent compared to the previous year’s result of 94.10 per cent. More than 15 lakh regular students appeared for the examinations conducted at thousands of centres statewide.
More than 16 lakh students registered for SSC examination
According to official figures released by the Board, a total of 16,14,050 students registered for the SSC examination this year, including regular, private and repeater candidates. Out of the total registered candidates, 16,00,164 students appeared for the examinations, while 14,52,246 students passed.
Overall SSC result 2026
| Category | Registered | Appeared | Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Regular Students | 15,55,026 | 15,42,472 | 14,20,486 | 92.09% |
| Fresh Private Students | 29,506 | 28,825 | 22,003 | 76.33% |
| Repeater Students | 29,518 | 28,867 | 9,757 | 33.79% |
| Overall Total | 16,14,050 | 16,00,164 | 14,52,246 | 90.75% |
Girls record higher pass percentage than boys
Girls once again secured a higher pass percentage than boys in the Maharashtra SSC examinations. Among fresh regular candidates, girls recorded a pass percentage of 94.96 per cent, while boys achieved 89.56 per cent. The difference between the two stood at 5.40 per cent.
Gender-wise performance of fresh regular students
| Details | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 8,27,626 | 7,27,400 | 15,55,026 |
| Appeared | 8,20,427 | 7,22,045 | 15,42,472 |
| Passed | 7,34,814 | 6,85,672 | 14,20,486 |
| Pass Percentage | 89.56% | 94.96% | 92.09% |
Konkan tops divisions, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar lowest
Among the nine divisional boards, Konkan recorded the highest pass percentage with 97.62 per cent. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded the lowest pass percentage at 88.41 per cent.
Divisional board-wise pass percentage
| Division | Appeared | Passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune | 2,64,992 | 2,49,753 | 94.24% |
| Nagpur | 1,47,783 | 1,31,645 | 89.07% |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 1,84,940 | 1,63,520 | 88.41% |
| Mumbai | 3,23,739 | 3,07,480 | 94.97% |
| Kolhapur | 1,29,006 | 1,23,171 | 95.47% |
| Amravati | 1,60,037 | 1,44,835 | 90.50% |
| Nashik | 2,00,096 | 1,81,155 | 90.53% |
| Latur | 1,06,707 | 94,354 | 88.42% |
| Konkan | 25,172 | 24,573 | 97.62% |
More than 4.22 lakh students secure distinction
The Board also released grade-wise performance data for regular students. Over 4.22 lakh students secured first class with distinction by scoring 75 per cent and above.
Grade-wise distribution of successful students
| Category | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| First Class with Distinction | 4,22,851 |
| First Class | 4,82,264 |
| Second Class | 3,80,437 |
| Pass Grade | 1,34,934 |
Percentage-wise distribution of passed candidates
| Percentage Range | Number of Students | Share of Total Passed |
|---|---|---|
| 90% and above | 65,297 | 4.496% |
| 85% to below 90% | 93,943 | 6.469% |
| 80% to below 85% | 1,22,990 | 8.469% |
| 75% to below 80% | 1,41,529 | 9.746% |
| 70% to below 75% | 1,53,526 | 10.57% |
| 65% to below 70% | 1,57,180 | 10.82% |
| 60% to below 65% | 1,75,553 | 12.09% |
| 45% to below 60% | 3,90,897 | 26.92% |
| Below 45% | 1,51,329 | 10.42% |
Latur records highest number of 100 per cent scorers
A total of 179 students secured 100 per cent marks in the SSC examination this year. Among all divisions, Latur recorded the highest number of perfect scorers.
Division-wise students scoring 100 per cent
| Division | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Pune | 12 |
| Nagpur | 3 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 24 |
| Mumbai | 5 |
| Kolhapur | 15 |
| Amravati | 3 |
| Nashik | 6 |
| Latur | 104 |
| Konkan | 7 |
| Total | 179 |
Over 6,600 schools record 100 per cent result
The Maharashtra Board stated that 23,698 secondary schools participated in the SSC examinations this year. Out of these, 6,612 schools achieved a 100 per cent result. The Board also confirmed that examinations were conducted for 64 subjects across eight mediums, including Marathi, English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Kannada, Sindhi and Telugu.
Special provisions and additional facilities for students
The Board continued its concession schemes and support measures for students with special needs and co-curricular achievements. A total of 10,031 differently-abled students registered for the examination. Out of these, 9,912 appeared and 9,042 passed, recording a pass percentage of 91.22 per cent. Additionally, 2,76,391 students received additional or concessional marks for participation and achievement in activities including sports, NCC, Scout and Guide, classical arts, folk arts and drawing competitions.
ATKT facility and improvement scheme available
The Board stated that 41,065 students are eligible for the ATKT (Allowed To Keep Terms) facility after failing in one or two subjects. Students who passed all subjects in one attempt are also eligible for the grade improvement scheme. Under this facility, candidates can reappear in the June–July 2026, February–March 2027 and June–July 2027 examinations to improve scores.
Board introduces counselling support after results
Following the declaration of results, the Maharashtra Board launched online counselling support services for students and parents. Ten counsellors have been appointed at the state level to provide academic guidance and emotional support for eight days after the declaration of results. The Board has also activated helpline support through Tele-MANAS and Manodarshan services. In addition, 315 district-level counsellors have been appointed through the State Council of Educational Research and Training.
Mark verification and photocopy applications begin
Students seeking verification of marks, photocopies of answer sheets or revaluation can apply online through the official Board website. Applications for photocopies and mark verification will be accepted between May 9 and May 23, 2026. The Board stated that revaluation applications can only be submitted after obtaining photocopies of answer sheets. For verification of marks, students are required to pay Rs 50 per subject, while photocopies of answer sheets will cost Rs 400 per subject. Revaluation applications carry a fee of Rs 300 per subject.
