The results will play a key role in shaping university admissions and next steps. For those applying to the UK, coordination with UCAS is especially important
IB Results Day 2026 marks an important moment for students worldwide, including many in the UAE, as they receive their outcomes from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme issued by the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
The results will play a key role in shaping university admissions and next steps. For those applying to the UK, coordination with UCAS is especially important as universities begin confirming offers.
Here’s what students must know from how results are released and interpreted to what happens next, including retakes, clearing and university decisions.
IB Diploma and IB Career-related Programme results for the May 2026 session will be released on Monday, July 6, 2026. Students will be able to check their scores online through the official IB candidate portal.
Schools receive results a day earlier, but students can access them from 12pm GMT on July 6, 2026 via the IB system.
Results are available online through the IB candidate login page. Students will need their personal code and PIN, which are provided by their IB coordinator earlier in the academic year.
In the current exam cycle, IB students across the UAE and in other Gulf countries did not sit for their final examinations following the US–Israel–Iran conflict, prioritising student safety.
Instead, after discussions with the Ministry of Education (MOE), IB decided that students would be awarded results using the Non-Exam Contingency Measure (NECM), an alternative grading system used in place of formal exams for both the IB Diploma and Career-related programmes.
If a student has applied to university, especially in the UK, one must make sure of the following:
The maximum possible score is 45 points. This requires top marks (7s) in all six subjects, plus strong performance in the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. Fewer than 1 per cent of students achieve this globally.
A minimum of 24 points is required to pass the IB Diploma. The global average tends to be around 30 points. While 24 is a pass, higher scores are typically needed for competitive university admissions.
Entry requirements vary, but generally:
Yes. Students can retake individual subjects, usually in the November session following the May exams. The respective IB coordinator will guide students on registration deadlines and options.
Don’t panic—options still exist. Universities may:
It’s important to review your offer carefully and speak directly to the university or school advisor.
Clearing is a UK university admissions process for students who:
It runs from July until October and allows students to apply for available university places.
A ‘P’ indicates that a grade is still pending. An ‘N’ means the IB could not award a grade because some requirements were not completed. In both cases, students should contact their IB coordinator immediately for guidance.
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