The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally recognised educational program offering rigorous and high-quality curriculums for students in over 140 countries. The IB board conducts exams twice a year, in the May and November sessions. The IB results for the 2026 November session are expected to be released in January 2027. Students can log into the IB’s candidate website, candidates.ibo.org, to view their IB 2026 results.
For the May session, the results were released in July 2026. The online IB results 2026 will include subject scores, core component completion, and overall diploma programme status. The IB results 2026 are released in stages according to regions and programs. Read further to get more information on how to access the IB results 2026 and dates of associated events.
The IB offers two primary exam cycles each year: the May and November sessions. For students who sat for the May 2026 session, the results were released in July 2026. Whereas for the November exams, results are expected to be released in January 2027. Below is a table summarising the expected release date for each program under the May and October 2026 session.
Program | Result Dates |
Exam Dates | October 24 to November 14, 2026 |
| IB November session result 2026 | January 2027 |
Program | Result Dates |
Diploma Programme (DP) | July 2026 |
Career-related Programme (CP) | July 2026 |
Middle Years Programme (MYP) | July 2026 |
| Primary Years Programme (PYP) | July 2026 |
Note: These dates are provisional and may vary slightly based on the region and individual school schedules. For the latest updates, students should consult the official IB portal or their school's IB coordinator.
Students can access IB results online through the IB’s official results portal. Follow these steps to download IB results 2026:
Go to the official IB results website, candidates.ibo.org.
Use your unique Candidate PIN and personal code. These are provided by the school’s IB coordinator.
Click on the ‘Login’ button.
After logging in, navigate to the ‘Results’ section. Here, you will find your scores and details.
You can download a copy of your IB result online as a PDF file by selecting the download option. Students may also take a printout, which can be used later for applying to universities.
IB results are structured to give students a clear understanding of their performance across various subjects. Here is a breakdown of the information that may be provided in an IB result:
Candidate’s name
Candidate number
Subject scores
Total score
Core Requirements*
Pass/Fail status
Grades for CP and MYP
Note: (*) Students’ performance in the core components, such as Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (EE), as well as Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) completion, will also be listed.
Diploma Programme (DP)
To pass the DP, candidates must complete assessments in six subjects along with the DP core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). A total of 24 points is required out of 45, with grades of 2 or higher in all subjects and completion of CAS. The bilingual diploma is awarded if specific language conditions are met.
Career-related Programme (CP)
CP candidates must complete two or more DP courses, the CP core, and a career-related study. A grade of 3+ in two DP courses and at least a D in the reflective project are required, along with core completion verified by the school.
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
The MYP certificate requires passing six subjects, interdisciplinary assessments, a personal project, and meeting community service requirements, with a minimum overall score of 28 points.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can access your IB results by logging into the IB results portal with your Candidate PIN and personal code provided by your school.
In case any student forgets his/her login credentials, they may contact their school’s IB coordinator. They can help them retrieve or reset their credentials.