India, May 20 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, announced the Class 12 results on May 13, 2026. This year, the overall pass percentage is 85.2%.

Sonakshi Goyal, a student of Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre, Kanpur, appeared for the Class 12 board examination this year and scored 99.6% or 498 marks out of 500 in the Class 12 exam. She scored a perfect 100 in Chemistry, Biology, Hindustani Music Vocal, Kathak-Dance and 98 in English.

While speaking to HT Digital about her preparation journey, Sonakshi revealed her timetable, daily routine, subjects she loved and hated and her future plans. Check her answers here.

Answer: I followed a disciplined yet practical study routine throughout the year. I made sure to atte...