MP Board Class 12 Results: 76% Pass, Two Bhopal Girls Top

Best Result In 16 Years

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 12 higher secondary examination results on Wednesday, recording a 76.01 per cent pass rate among regular students. Officials confirmed this as the best performance in 16 years.

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav released the outcome at a formal event at the CM House. Two Bhopal girls jointly secured the top rank.

Two Girls Share Top Rank

Khushi Rai and Chandni Vishwakarma, both from Bhopal, scored 494 out of 500 marks. They share the first position in the state merit list. District-wise, Jhabua ranked first, followed by Anuppur in second place.

No student was declared supplementary this year. However, approximately 1.99 lakh students could not clear the examination.

Girls Continue To Lead

Girls once again outperformed boys. The pass percentage for female students stood at 79.41 per cent, compared to 72.39 per cent for male candidates. Self-study students recorded a pass rate of 30.60 per cent.

A total of 6,89,746 students appeared for the exams held between February 10 and March 7, 2026.

Second Chance Exam From May 7

Under the new education policy, the board will conduct a second chance examination starting May 7, 2026. A dedicated helpline – 18002330175 – has been activated for student queries.

School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh said cross-checking and verification were completed rapidly. “Checks were conducted at every level to ensure no mistakes remain. The result has been kept foolproof so that students do not face any problems,” he stated.

How To Check Scores Online

Students can access their marks through the official portals: https://mpbse.mponline.gov.in and DigiLocker. Officials advised keeping roll numbers ready before logging in.

100 Cheating Cases Registered

The board introduced flying squads, CCTV surveillance, and videography of question paper distribution to ensure copying-free exams. Despite these measures, Morena reported the highest number of 41 cheating cases. Bhopal followed with 20 cases. Nearly 100 cases were registered across the state.

Experts Advise Against Stress

Doctors and counsellors have appealed to parents not to put unnecessary pressure on children. “Better performance is possible with proper routine, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet,” experts said. Mental support from families remains crucial during this period.

Timely Result Brings Relief

The education department prioritised releasing results on schedule so students can pursue higher education without delay. With the announcement within the expected timeframe, parents and candidates have expressed relief. Officials confirmed that further studies admissions can now proceed as planned across Madhya Pradesh colleges and universities.