Check the availability of UCAS applications
2026 UCAS applications will be unavailable at times while we process exam results (all UK times).
2026 UCAS applications will be unavailable at times while we process exam results (all UK times).
| All UK times | |
|---|---|
| 08:00 28 July – 18:00 3 August | Applications are available but records are not updated. The details shown will be as at 08:00 on 28 July. During this time you cannot add a Clearing choice. More about Clearing. |
| 18:00 3 August – 09:00 4 August | Applications are unavailable while we prepare to go live on 4 August. |
| 09:00 4 August (Qualifications Scotland results published) | Applications are available. From 09:00 we start updating records for Scottish applicants. You can check if your application status has changed. |
| 10:00 4 August – 08:00 7 August | Full application service is available. Eligible applicants can add a Clearing choice or reply to offers. |
| 08:00 7 August – 18:00 12 August | Applications are available but records are not updated. The details shown will be as at 08:00 on 7 August. During this time you cannot add a Clearing choice. More about Clearing. |
| 18:00 12 August – 08:00 13 August | Applications are unavailable while we prepare to go live on 13 August. |
| 08:00 13 August (A level results published) | Applications are available. From 08:00 we start updating records for all applicants. You can check if your application status has changed. |
| 13:00 13 August onwards | Full application service is available. Eligible applicants can add a Clearing choice or reply to offers. |