One of the most viewed topics since the declaration of the results of the CBSE 10th board exams 2026 on April 15, 2026, at 4 PM on the official website, cbse.gov.in, is the CBSE class 10 toppers list 2026. So, before moving on to names, let’s read the most important thing here: CBSE doesn’t release an official Class 10 toppers list. In 2020, the board discontinued this practice to help safeguard student mental health and mitigate unhealthy competition for academic success.
Instead, CBSE honours top scorers through Merit Certificates issued via Digi Locker to the top 0.1% of students in each subject. The names you will find below are from the unofficial CBSE 10th toppers list, compiled from verified institutional data and credible news sources.
The national pass rate for this year was 93.70%; girls did better than boys (94.99% compared to 92.6%). Exactly 55,368 students (2.24%) scored 95% and above. In this blog ahead, you will read unofficial Top Scorers, Region-wise Pass Data, CBSE Class 10 Topper Reference List, Result Download steps, and FAQ’s.
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Quick Answer: Did CBSE release the Class 10 Toppers List 2026?
No, there has been no official toppers list published by CBSE since 2020. Rather, the top 0.1% students are awarded Merit Certificates through Digi Locker. Unofficially, five students: Tanay Srivastava, Vaibhav Arora, Amolika Pandita, Ayushman Mohapatra and Teenaa Rath were among those who registered a perfect 500/500 score.
CBSE Board 10th Top Performers 2026 (Phase 1): Unofficial List
As there is no CBSE Class 10 topper list 2026 published by the board, the following table is based on verified announcements by the school and credible media reports. Everyone on this list earned 490 or higher out of 500. This is the best place to get the unofficial CBSE 10th topper list 2026.
| Rank | Student Name | Marks (/500) | Percentage |
| 1 | Tanay Srivastava | 500 | 100% |
| 1 | Vaibhav Arora | 500 | 100% |
| 1 | Amolika Pandita | 500 | 100% |
| 1 | Ayushman Mohapatra | 500 | 100% |
| 1 | Teenaa Rath | 500 | 100% |
| 2 | Pratibha Singh Solanki | 499 | 99.80% |
| 3 | Amay Gupta | 498 | 99.60% |
| 3 | Akshara Chaudhary | 498 | 99.60% |
| 4 | Himanshi Dhakad | 497 | 99.40% |
| 4 | Shivam Bopche | 497 | 99.40% |
| 4 | Yogendra Singh Parmar | 497 | 99.40% |
| 4 | Swanti Goel | 497 | 99.40% |
| 4 | Malavika Ramkumar | 497 | 99.40% |
CBSE awards Merit Certificates to the top 0.1% in individual subjects not a combined rank. The above is an unofficial compilation from verified sources.
Note for Students: Your final score will be calculated with the marks of internal assessments which are included by CBSE. To achieve a Merit Certificate, you must be in the top 0.1% of students, not just (just in case definition) on the day of your exam, but all year round.
Key 2026 CBSE Board Performance Statistics
- National Pass Percentage: 70%
- Gender-wise Breakdown: Female students performed better than male students with 94.99% pass rate compared to 92.6% pass rate for boys.
- Students scoring 95%+: 55,368 (2.24% of total appeared)
- High Score Distribution: Exactly 55,368 students (2.24%) scored 95% and above, while 2,21,574 students achieved 90% and above.
- Top Regions: Trivandrum and Vijayawada led the country with an exceptional pass percentage of 99.79%.
- Total Appeared: 24,71,777; Total Passed: 23,16,008
CBSE 10th Result 2026: Region-Wise Pass Percentage
CBSE does not release district-wise pass percentages. The board divides India into 16 administrative regions and releases performance data region-wise. This is the closest official equivalent to a state-wise CBSE topper list that exists. Check how your region performed:
| Rank | CBSE Region / Zone | Pass % |
| 1 | Trivandrum | 99.79% |
| 1 | Vijayawada | 99.79% |
| 2 | Chennai | 99.58% |
| 3 | Bengaluru | 98.91% |
| 4 | Delhi West | 97.45% |
| 5 | Delhi East | 97.33% |
| 6 | Ajmer | 97.24% |
| 7 | Pune | 96.92% |
| 8 | Patna | 94.57% |
| 9 | Bhubaneswar | 92.64% |
| 10 | Dehradun | 91.60% |
| 11 | Prayagraj | 91.01% |
| 12 | Noida | 89.41% |
| 13 | Guwahati | 84.14% |
Kerala and Lakshadweep are part of the Trivandrum region. The Noida region is a multi-district area of UP. All the states and UTs are represented through these 16 zones.
CBSE 10th National Toppers 2025: Previous Year Reference
It is essential to have a realistic benchmark and that is possible with the CBSE Class 10 Topper’s Data. Also observe that those who score between 99.2% and 99.8% consistently make it to the top ten, so it is not about one great exam; it is about consistency, subject by subject.
| S.No. | Name | Percentage |
| 1 | Ayan Dutta | 100% |
| 2 | Thakur Rudra Pratap | 99.8% |
| 3 | Shriya Sethi Mazumdar | 99.8% |
| 4 | Anureet Kaur | 99.6% |
| 5 | Sarvesh Prakash | 99.6% |
| 6 | Samreet Vashishth | 99.6% |
| 7 | Shreeti Bhawsar | 99.6% |
| 8 | Tanvi Garg | 99.4% |
| 9 | Vaishnavi Pratap | 99.4% |
| 10 | Prince Gupta | 99.2% |
How CBSE Actually Honours Its Best Students: The Merit Certificate
Most of the websites define this topic around an imaginary CBSE topper list which doesn’t exist. Here is the reality: The true mechanism of recognition of excellence as per CBSE is the Subject-wise Merit Certificate. A Merit Certificate may be awarded in a particular subject even if the student does not achieve the top mark for overall performance.
- Eligibility: Top 0.1% scorers in each individual subject
- Issued via: Digi Locker link your CBSE roll number in advance
- Available after: Second board exams are completed
- Why it matters: Recognised by colleges and scholarship bodies as proof of subject-level excellence
How to Download CBSE 10th Result 2026
Via CBSE Website
- Go to digilocker.gov.in
- Click ‘Class 10 Result 2026’
- Enter roll number, school number, and admit card ID
- Download and save your marksheet
Via Digi Locker/UMANG
Open DigiLocker, then go to CBSE, then click on Class 10 Marksheet 2026 or search ‘CBSE’ in the UMANG app and enter the same credentials to access your result instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Has CBSE released the CBSE Class 10 toppers list 2026?
No. CBSE does not release a Class 10 toppers list. This policy has been in place since 2020 to reduce academic stress among students.
Q2. Who is the CBSE 10th topper 2026?
The five who scored 500/500 (100%) were Tanay Srivastava, Vaibhav Arora, Amolika Pandita, Ayushman Mohapatra and Teenaa Rath. Official All India Ranks are not provided by the Board of CBSE in Class 10.
Q3. What is the CBSE 10th pass percentage 2026?
The national pass rate is 93.70%. Girls passed at 94.99% and boys at 92.6%.
Q4. What is the CBSE Merit Certificate, and how do I get it?
CBSE issues a Merit Certificate to the top 0.1% scorers in each subject. It is available via DigiLocker after the second board exams. There is no combined rank recognition that is subject-specific.
Q5. Where can I find the CBSE 10th topper list 2026, state-wise?
CBSE only publishes data in a zone-wise manner for 16 regions. There is no official CBSE Class 10 topper list released on a state level. The unofficial compilations from the submission of schools are available on the education platforms.
Written By: Saumya Sarin (Content Writer at Motion Education)
Reviewed By: Foundation Academic Expert (Motion Education)
Last Updated: July, 2026
