Maharashtra's HSC exams saw a pass rate of 89.79%

Maharashtra HSC Results 2026 announced: Pass rate settles at 89.79%, a decline from last year; girls maintain lead

Maharashtra HSC Results 2026 announced: Pass rate settles at 89.79%, a decline from last year; girls maintain lead

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Saturday declared the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 12 results for the academic year 2025-26, posting an overall pass percentage of 89.79%. The figures have reflected a marginal dip as compared to last year, and female students have again outperformed their male counterparts. 

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Girls secure pass rate of 93.15%

In the HSC exam results, the girls secured a pass percentage of 93.15%. Meanwhile, boys logged a pass rate of 86.80%. A gap of 6.35% points further reinforces the ongoing pattern of strong academic performance among the female students in Maharashtra’s board exams. However, the trend is not new. Last year, the board registered an overall pass percentage of 91.88%, in which the girls achieved 94.58% and boys trailed them at 89.51%. 

Konkan leads in regional performances

Among the divisional boards of the state, Konkan captured the top spot with an impressive 94.14% pass percentage among regular students. The Latur division clocked the lowest success rate at 84.14%, reflecting regional disparities in academic performance. 

Experts voice opinions on dip in performance

Despite strong individual performances, the overall pass percentage declined slightly from 2025. Experts from the education stream have attributed the dip to several factors, including examination difficulty levels and post-pandemic academic adjustments. 

Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: Steps to check

A screengrab of the result portal

  1. Students can access their scorecards by following the steps given below:
  2. Log on to the official website mahahsscboard.in
  3. Click on the ‘View HSC Result’ link under the ‘HSC Examination February 2026 Result’
  4. Enter your login credentials like roll number and mother’s name
  5. Submit the details and view your scorecard
  6. Download it and save it for future references
Exam timeline

The HSC 2026 theory examinations were held between February 10 and March 18, 2026, while the practical exams were conducted from January 23 to February 9, 2026.

Also read: ICSE, ISC Results 2026 announced: Stellar pass rates above 99% recorded; girls lead the way again