India, April 24 -- The 2026 results of the Uttar Pradesh board were declared on Thursday for classes 10 and 12, with Gautam Budh Nagar registering a sharp improvement in district rankings and pass percentages.

For Class 10, the pass percentage rose to 93.4%, up from 91.15% last year. For Class 12, it increased to 86%, compared to 85.62% previously.

Gautam Budh Nagar climbed to the 8th position in the state for Class 10, a significant jump from 31st place last year. There are 173 UP Board schools in the district.

At the district level, Himanshi from KCs Girls Inter College secured the top rank in Class 12 with 91.2%. "Whatever time I could get, I studied, especially during holidays. Mathematics is my favourite subject, and I aim to beco...