Key dates for Clearing 2026

Key dates for Clearing 2026

This page lists the key dates for Clearing.

You can register your interest to get updates before Clearing opens.

Clearing dates

These are the key dates to be aware of during Clearing.

Dates are correct at the time of publishing and may change.

2 July 2026

Clearing opens

21 July 2026

Deadline to accept or decline any existing UCAS offers (excluding UCAS Extra)

5 August 2026

Scottish qualifications results day

14 August 2026

A level and BTEC Level 3 results day

24 September 2026

Clearing closes for new applications

If you’ve already applied or don’t have a UCAS application

Already applied

If you applied by 30 June 2026 and don't hold an offer, you'll be entered into Clearing.

No UCAS application

If you don't have an active UCAS application, you can still apply through Clearing.