UP Board Class 12 Result 2026 Declared: Full Toppers List and Key Highlights
The Uttar Pradesh Board has officially declared the Class 12 results for 2026, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of students across the state. The results were announced at 4 pm from Prayagraj, along with the release of the toppers list and overall performance data.
This year, the board recorded a strong pass percentage of 80.38%, reflecting a solid academic performance by students from across different districts and school categories.
Her achievement stands out as one of the highest scores recorded this year, setting a strong benchmark for academic excellence.
Both students scored 97.20%, narrowly missing the top position.
Each of them secured 97.00%, highlighting the intense competition among top performers.
UP Board Class 12 Results 2026 : Shikha Verma Tops Merit List with 97.60%, Check Top Rank Holders
In the Class XII results of the Board, Shikha Verma from Baburam Savitri Devi Inter College, Shekhpur Bilauli Bazar, Sitapur has secured the top position in the UP Board merit list with 488 out of 500 marks, achieving an impressive 97.60%.
Nandani Gupta from Sarvodaya Jankalyan Inter College, Khera, Bareilly has secured the second rank with 486 out of 500 marks, scoring 97.20%. Shriya Verma from Maharani Laxmi Bai Memorial Inter College, Barabanki has also achieved 486 marks out of 500 (97.20%) and jointly holds the second position.
Surbhi Yadav from Sarvodaya Jankalyan Inter College, Khera, Bareilly has secured the third position with 485 out of 500 marks, recording 97.00%. Puja Pal from Maharani Laxmi Bai Memorial Inter College, Barabanki has also scored 485 marks out of 500 (97.00%) and shares the third rank.
Anushka Yadav from Prakash Vidya Mandir Inter College, Mahmudabad, Sitapur has secured the fifth position with 483 out of 500 marks, achieving 96.60%.
One notable trend this year is the performance gap between boys and girls. Girls have outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 86.32%, while boys recorded 75.04%.
This year, the board recorded a strong pass percentage of 80.38%, reflecting a solid academic performance by students from across different districts and school categories.
State Topper Shines With Outstanding Score
Leading the merit list this year is Shikha Verma from Baburam Savitri Devi Inter College in Sitapur. She secured the first rank with an impressive 97.60%, emerging as the top scorer among more than 24 lakh candidates who appeared for the examination.Her achievement stands out as one of the highest scores recorded this year, setting a strong benchmark for academic excellence.
Close Competition for Top Ranks
The race for the top positions remained highly competitive. The second rank was jointly secured by:- Nandani Gupta from Bareilly
- Shriya Verma from Barabanki
Both students scored 97.20%, narrowly missing the top position.
The third rank was also shared by two students:
- Surbhi Yadav
- Pooja Pal
Each of them secured 97.00%, highlighting the intense competition among top performers.
UP Board Class 12 Results 2026 : Shikha Verma Tops Merit List with 97.60%, Check Top Rank Holders
In the Class XII results of the Board, Shikha Verma from Baburam Savitri Devi Inter College, Shekhpur Bilauli Bazar, Sitapur has secured the top position in the UP Board merit list with 488 out of 500 marks, achieving an impressive 97.60%.
Nandani Gupta from Sarvodaya Jankalyan Inter College, Khera, Bareilly has secured the second rank with 486 out of 500 marks, scoring 97.20%. Shriya Verma from Maharani Laxmi Bai Memorial Inter College, Barabanki has also achieved 486 marks out of 500 (97.20%) and jointly holds the second position.
Surbhi Yadav from Sarvodaya Jankalyan Inter College, Khera, Bareilly has secured the third position with 485 out of 500 marks, recording 97.00%. Puja Pal from Maharani Laxmi Bai Memorial Inter College, Barabanki has also scored 485 marks out of 500 (97.00%) and shares the third rank.
Anushka Yadav from Prakash Vidya Mandir Inter College, Mahmudabad, Sitapur has secured the fifth position with 483 out of 500 marks, achieving 96.60%.
District-Wise Performance and Trends
The toppers list reflects a wide representation from districts like Sitapur, Bareilly, and Barabanki. This shows that students from different regions have performed exceptionally well, regardless of whether they studied in government, aided, or self-financed institutions.One notable trend this year is the performance gap between boys and girls. Girls have outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 86.32%, while boys recorded 75.04%.
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