How to Check Your CELPE-BRAS Results (2026 Guide)

When Results Are Published

CELPE-BRAS results are usually released 60 to 90 days after the written exam. For the first edition of 2026 (April exam), results are expected between June and July. For the second edition (October exam), results typically come out between December 2026 and January 2027. INEP does not announce an exact release date in advance, so you need to check the portal periodically.

When results are ready, INEP publishes an official notice on their website and sends email notifications to candidates who provided valid email addresses during registration. Keep an eye on social media groups and CELPE-BRAS communities as well — candidates often share the news as soon as results go live.

How to Check Your Results on the INEP Portal

Follow these steps to access your CELPE-BRAS results:

• Go to the official CELPE-BRAS portal at celpebras.inep.gov.br and log in with the same credentials you used during registration.
• Navigate to the results section (Resultados). Your score and certification level will be displayed on screen.
• If your status shows 'Certificado' you have passed. The level achieved — Intermediario, Intermediario Superior, Avancado, or Avancado Superior — will be clearly indicated.
• You can download a preliminary results document immediately. The official electronic certificate (certificado digital) is typically available a few weeks after results are published.

How to Download Your Electronic Certificate

Since 2020, CELPE-BRAS certificates are issued exclusively in electronic format. The digital certificate has the same legal validity as the previous paper version and can be verified online through the INEP validation system. There is no additional fee for the certificate — it is included in your registration cost.

To download your certificate, log into the CELPE-BRAS portal, navigate to the certificate section, and click the download button. Save the PDF file securely, and consider keeping a backup copy. You can print the certificate if needed, but the digital version with its verification code is what institutions will use to confirm its authenticity.

Understanding the Four Score Levels

CELPE-BRAS certifies candidates at four proficiency levels, each indicating a different degree of communicative competence in Brazilian Portuguese:

• Intermediario: You can communicate in a limited range of everyday situations using simple but adequate Portuguese. This is the minimum level for Brazilian naturalization and PEC-G student eligibility.
• Intermediario Superior: You communicate effectively in most everyday and professional situations with good control of Portuguese. This is the minimum level required for the Revalida medical diploma revalidation process and many university programs.
• Avancado: You communicate fluently and accurately in complex professional and academic contexts. You demonstrate strong command of formal and informal registers, varied vocabulary, and good textual organization.
• Avancado Superior: The highest certification level, indicating near-native proficiency. You handle nuanced, abstract, and specialized topics with precision, demonstrating sophisticated vocabulary and excellent control of Portuguese across all registers.

What to Do If You Did Not Pass

If your results show 'Sem Certificacao' (without certification), it means your performance did not reach the Intermediario level on one or both parts of the exam. This can happen even to well-prepared candidates, especially if nerves or time management affected performance on exam day. The most important thing is not to be discouraged — many successful candidates passed on their second or third attempt.

Analyze which part of the exam was weaker. If it was the written part, focus on practicing genre conventions, time management, and developing your ability to integrate information from trigger texts. If the oral interview was the challenge, work on fluency, expanding your active vocabulary, and practicing spontaneous conversation about varied topics. Consider using AI practice tools for daily feedback and a tutor for periodic speaking sessions.

Requesting a Score Review

If you believe your score does not accurately reflect your performance, you can request an official review through INEP:

• Score review requests must be submitted within the deadline specified in the official edital — typically 10 business days after results are published. Do not miss this window.
• The review is conducted by a different evaluation committee. Your written tasks are re-evaluated against the same CELPE-BRAS criteria. Note that scores can go up, stay the same, or in rare cases go down.
• There is usually a fee for the review request. Check the current edital for the exact amount and payment instructions. Results of the review are typically communicated within 30 to 60 days.

Prepare for the Next Edition

Whether you are celebrating a successful result or planning another attempt, the key is to keep improving your Portuguese. Every day of practice builds on the last. If you passed, congratulations — your certificate opens doors to study, work, and live in Brazil. If you are preparing for a retake, start now. The next edition is always closer than you think, and consistent daily practice is the most reliable path to certification.

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