The wait is finally over for thousands of students in Meghalaya. The Meghalaya Board of School Education, or MBOSE, has officially declared the results for the 2026 Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate examinations. With high pass percentages and a significant shift in the merit list geography, this year’s results tell a story of hard work and expanding academic excellence across the state.
The atmosphere across Meghalaya turned one of celebration as the HSSLC results were made public. Following the examinations held between February and March, the state has recorded impressive success rates. The Vocational stream led the state with a stellar 95.23% pass rate, while the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams recorded 88.63%, 87.49%, and 83.70% respectively.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma was among the first to congratulate the students, praising their discipline and the unwavering support of their families and teachers. However, the biggest headline of the day comes from Tura. In a notable departure from the usual dominance of Shillong-based schools, Dechro M. Marak of Don Bosco College, Tura, emerged as the overall state topper. Scoring 472 marks in the Science stream, Marak secured the highest score recorded across all streams this year.
In the Science stream, Amos Chinminlun and Vishal Rai followed closely, securing the second and third positions. The Arts stream also saw a competitive finish, with Meghashree Roy of St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School taking the top spot with 457 marks. Meanwhile, in Commerce, Priya Ghosh of St. Edmund’s claimed the first rank with a score of 458.
While Shillong institutions like St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School maintained their reputation by claiming multiple spots across all three merit lists, the 2026 results highlighted a growing academic prowess in other regions. Students from Jowai and Tura made significant inroads into the top ten, signaling a more balanced educational landscape in the state.
For students who find their results below expectations, the Board has announced that the window for re-evaluation will remain open for two weeks. The final re-evaluation process is expected to be completed by the fourth week of June. For now, the focus remains on the thousands of successful candidates ready to take their next steps into higher education.