| IBDP Results 2026 for the May examination session will be released to students on 6 July 2026 at 5:30 PM IST and 12:00 PM GMT. Schools and universities will receive the results one day earlier on 5 July 2026. Students can access their scores online through the official IB Candidate Portal using their Personal Code and PIN. |
IBDP Results Day is the crucial moment for every IBDP student. It is the day when they find out their scores after two years of coursework, internal assessments, and final examinations.
This is the day when students worldwide eagerly await the release of their final results.
On IB Results Day, some students feel confident about their scores while others feel anxious or unsure about what to expect. Understanding what to expect and how to respond on Results Day can help reduce stress.
This article is based on the official International Baccalaureate (IB) results release schedule. Students should always verify updates through the official IB website or their IB Coordinator.
Keep reading to learn more.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | International Baccalaureate (IB) |
| Official website | http://candidates.ibo.org/ | https://www.ibo.org/ |
| Exam Session | May 2026 |
| Results for Schools | 5 July 2026 |
| Results for Students | 6 July 2026 |
| Release Time | From 5:30 PM IST |
| Mode of Result | Online via IB Candidate Portal |
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IB Results Day is when the International Baccalaureate releases the final, official scores for the Diploma Programme.
Every year students ask, 'When will IB results be released?'
For IBDP students worldwide, IB Results Day represents the culmination of two years of academic commitment. Their results play a key role in shaping university admissions and future educational opportunities.
There are two examination sessions each year in May and November. May examination results are generally released in July, while November examination results are released in January.
| May session: Results released on 5 & 6 July |
| November session: Results released on 2 January |
Students who appeared for the May 2026 IB Diploma Programme examinations can access their results from:
Date: 5 & 6 July 2026
Time: 12:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
| Grades for each of the six subjects (1–7) |
| Extended Essay (EE) grade |
| Theory of Knowledge (TOK) grade |
| Core points from EE and TOK (0–3) |
| Total score out of 45 |
| CAS completion status (pass/fail requirement) |
| Diploma award status |
According to the official IB release schedule, students can expect their IB results based on the official release time of 12:00 PM GMT on 6 July 2026.
They are simply time zone conversions from the official release time. The local times are obtained by converting 12:00 PM GMT to each country's time zone:
| Country/Region | Time Zone | Local Time (if release is 12:00 GMT) |
| India | IST (UTC+5:30) | 5:30 PM |
| UAE | GST (UTC+4) | 4:00 PM |
| Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | 8:00 PM |
| Hong Kong | HKT (UTC+8) | 8:00 PM |
| United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | 1:00 PM |
| United States (Eastern) | EDT (UTC−4) | 8:00 AM |
*Note: Students should verify their local time zone, especially if daylight saving time applies in their country.
IB Results 2026 can be accessed through the IB candidate portal using your personal login details.
Here is a step-by-step procedure for students to check the IB Results 2026 through the official IB website.
IB Results Day can be an emotional experience. Students often feel excited, relieved, anxious, or nervous as they receive their final scores.
IB Results Day is an important milestone for IBDP students.
In the midst of excitement, stress, and emotional turmoil, IB Results Day can seem impossible. Preparing your login credentials in advance and knowing your local release time can make Results Day much less stressful.
Keep your login credentials accessible and note your local release time in advance.
Once your results are released, explore university options, review admission requirements, and plan your next academic steps.
For further assistance and next steps, connect with our admission experts to explore universities, courses, scholarships, and application deadlines that match your score. For more details about the Career Advisory and Guidance, visit our website.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) will release the May 2026 examination results to students on 6 July 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT. Schools and universities will receive the IB Results 2026 one day earlier, on 5 July 2026.
Your IB Results 2026 will include:
To earn the IB Diploma, students generally need a minimum of 24 points. Students must meet all diploma requirements, including completing CAS and achieving the minimum performance criteria set by the International Baccalaureate.
You can check your IB Results 2026 through the IB Candidate Portal using your Personal Code and PIN provided by your IB Coordinator.
If you forget your Personal Code or PIN, contact your IB Coordinator immediately. They can help you recover or reset your login credentials before or after Results Day.
After receiving your IB Results, review your subject grades, confirm your university admission status, and request transcripts if required. You should also discuss re-evaluation options with your IB Coordinator if necessary and consider retaking examinations if you did not achieve your desired score.
Yes. If you believe your IB Results do not reflect your performance, you can request an Enquiry Upon Results through your IB Coordinator. Fees and submission deadlines may apply.
If you requested the IB to send your IB Results to selected universities, they will receive your scores directly. Otherwise, you may need to request a transcript through your IB Coordinator.
Yes. The International Baccalaureate releases IB Results at the official time worldwide. However, the local release time varies depending on your country's time zone.
Yes. Students who wish to improve their scores may register for a future IB examination session through their IB World School, subject to the IB's retake policies.
The IB Results are available through the IB Candidate Portal for a limited period. Students are advised to download or print a copy of their results soon after they are released.
IB Diploma Programme students receive grades on a scale of 1 to 7 for each of their six subjects. They can also earn up to 3 core points from the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge, making the maximum possible IB Diploma score 45 points.
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