The International Baccalaureate (IB) has declared its May 2026 Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results. In India, 6,265 students received scores, which is 3% more than the previous year. India's average DP score is 32.78 points.
Key numbers
- 6,265 Indian students received DP or CP scores.
- 32.78 is India's average DP score.
- 192 IB World Schools in India offer the DP and CP.
- 43 Indian IB World Schools offer the CP.
- Worldwide, 209,607 students across 159 countries received results.
Joe Lam, IB Regional Director for Asia Pacific, highlighted India among the rapidly growing IB systems, alongside South Korea.
What this means for parents
IB in India is growing, and more cities now have IB options. If you are considering IB, compare the school's DP results, teacher experience and fees, not just the brand. Visit the school and ask about CAS, the Extended Essay and university placement.
PickMySchool lists IB schools in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Noida, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and South India, plus IB boarding options.
Sources: Careers360; Free Press Journal; The Hans India.