The Times of India

JAC Class 12 result 2026: Girls edge past boys in commerce and arts, science sees near-equal performance

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the Class 12 board exam results 2026 on May 6, with scorecards now available on jacresults.com and DigiLocker. Students must secure at least 33% marks to pass, with improvement exam options available for those unsatisfied with their scores. While Science recorded nearly equal performance between boys and girls, Commerce and Arts saw girls outperforming boys with higher pass percentages. Overall, results reflect strong academic outcomes across streams, with notable district-wise variations and Rashida Naaz from Dhanbad emerging as the overall topper with 489 marks.