Kamal Ghorui
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) Madhyamik Pariksha 2026 results are now available, offering a detailed picture of performance trends across gender groups, regions and categories. The data shows a steady overall performance, with girls once again maintaining a clear edge over boys in success rates, continuing a long-running pattern in the state board examinations. Gender-wise analysis shows that female students have once again performed better than male candidates in the regular category. Out of 491,880 female candidates, 415,847 were successful, translating into a pass percentage of 84.54%. In comparison, 367,123 out of 409,844 male candidates cleared the examination, giving them a higher but still trailing pass percentage of 89.57%.
| Year | Girls Pass % | Boys Pass % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84.54% | 89.57% |
| 2025 | 89.19% | ~84% |
| 2024 | 83.90% | 89.21% |
Overall, Madhyamik pass percentages have steadily improved over the decades. From around 55% in 1990, the pass rate crossed 80% in the 2010s and has now stabilised in the mid-80% range in recent years. The 2026 figure of around 86.8% continues this long-term upward trend.
WBBSE Madhyamik Pariksha 2026: How to check marks
Students will be able to check their Madhyamik Result 2026 by visiting the official websites and entering their roll number and date of birth. The marksheet will display subject-wise scores, total marks, and qualifying status. During peak traffic, students can also use DigiLocker or SMS services to access their results without delay.Check on TOI portal
