The Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi has announced the Class 10 Annual Secondary Examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 95.278%. The results mark a strong academic performance by students across the state.
Out of 4,24,001 registered candidates, 4,22,109 students appeared for the examination, and 4,02,178 successfully passed.
A total of 2,26,957 students secured first division, forming the largest group among those who passed. Additionally, 1,60,673 students passed in second division, while 14,548 students were placed in third division.
Officials stated that the high number of first division results indicates a growing trend of academic excellence among students.
Key examination statistics
The pass percentage places this batch among the stronger performing groups in recent years.
Out of 4,24,001 registered candidates, 4,22,109 students appeared for the examination, and 4,02,178 successfully passed.
A total of 2,26,957 students secured first division, forming the largest group among those who passed. Additionally, 1,60,673 students passed in second division, while 14,548 students were placed in third division.
Officials stated that the high number of first division results indicates a growing trend of academic excellence among students.
Key examination statistics
- Total registered candidates: 4,24,001
- Candidates appeared: 4,22,109
- Candidates passed: 4,02,178
- Overall pass percentage: 95.278%
- First division: 2,26,957
- Second division: 1,60,673
- Third division: 14,548
JAC 10th Toppers List 2026 with Marks & Ranks
| Rank | Student Name | School Name | Gender | Marks | Percentage |
| 1 | Priyanshu Kumari | Indira Gandhi Balika High School, Hazaribagh | Female | 498 | 99.60% |
| 1 | Shivangi Kumari | S S High School, Bano, Simdega | Female | 498 | 99.60% |
| 1 | Prem Kumar Sahu | Premchand High School, Mesra, Ranchi | Male | 498 | 99.60% |
| 1 | Sunny Kumar Verma | St Aloysius High School, Ranchi | Male | 498 | 99.60% |
| 2 | Divyanshu Oraon | St Patrick’s High School, Gumla | Male | 496 | 99.20% |
| 2 | Khilesh Sahu | St Patrick’s High School, Gumla | Male | 496 | 99.20% |
| 2 | Vaishnavi Shree | Indira Gandhi Balika High School, Hazaribagh | Female | 496 | 99.20% |
| 2 | Julita Minz | Indira Gandhi Balika High School, Hazaribagh | Female | 496 | 99.20% |
| 3 | Mahtab Ansari | St John’s High School, Nawatar | Male | 494 | 98.80% |
| 3 | Preet Raj | Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Ormanjhi | Male | 494 | 98.80% |
| 3 | Amisha Kumari | Indira Gandhi Balika High School, Hazaribagh | Female | 494 | 98.80% |
| 3 | Deepti Rani | Indira Gandhi Balika High School, Hazaribagh | Female | 494 | 98.80% |
Schools from Hazaribagh and Ranchi lead
Schools such as Indira Gandhi Balika High School in Hazaribagh and St Aloysius High School in Ranchi recorded multiple top rank holders. Institutions in Gumla and Simdega also contributed to the top positions in the merit list.Overall performance remains strong
The results reflect a high success rate, with a significant number of students securing first division marks. Education officials attributed the performance to improved teaching standards, academic reforms and better student preparation in both government and private schools.The pass percentage places this batch among the stronger performing groups in recent years.