The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has announced the Class 10 (SSC) results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 83.86%. Continuing a consistent trend, girls have outperformed boys across all categories, including regular, repeater, and Gujarat State Open School (GSOS) candidates.
Among regular students, who make up the majority, girls achieved a pass percentage of 88.28%, significantly higher than the 80.12% recorded by boys. Out of 3,53,741 registered girls, 3,46,551 appeared for the examination, and 3,05,943 successfully passed. In comparison, 4,16,252 boys registered, 4,09,841 appeared, and 3,28,384 cleared the exam.
Girls Lead in Repeater Category
The trend of better performance by girls was also observed among repeater candidates. Girls recorded a pass percentage of 38.36%, surpassing boys who stood at 31.41%. A total of 20,517 girls appeared in this category, compared to 46,887 boys.
Strong Performance in Open School Category
In the Gujarat State Open School (GSOS) category, the performance gap widened further. Girls achieved a pass percentage of 36.25%, while boys recorded 23.23%. Participation numbers also showed that 8,945 girls appeared for the GSOS exams, compared to 14,408 boys.
Grade-Wise Distribution
The grade distribution for the 2026 results reflects a wide spread of performance levels. A total of 35,508 students secured the top A1 grade, followed by 90,863 students in A2. The B1 category included 1,22,184 students, while B2 had the highest number with 1,48,215 students. Additionally, 1,46,647 students were placed in C1, and 83,621 in C2.
The D grade was awarded to 7,278 students, while only 11 students fell into the E1 category, making it the smallest group overall.
Minimum Passing Criteria and Result Access
To pass the examination, students must secure at least Grade ‘D’ in all subjects. For differently-abled candidates, the minimum qualifying requirement is 20% marks.
Students can check and download their marksheets from the official website gseb.org by entering their required login credentials.
Key Takeaway
The 2026 results once again highlight the strong academic performance of girls across categories. The consistent lead indicates improved participation, preparation, and outcomes, reflecting positive progress in the education system.
