Scotland's Higher exam pass rate is down from last year, with 77.1% of students getting A to C grades
Last year 79.8% achieved these grades, but this year's pass rate is higher than 2019 levels, which were affected by the pandemic
UCAS says 72% of young Scottish applicants have been accepted by their first-choice university
If pupils don't receive their certificate on results day, they should contact their school
The Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Results Helpline is open. The number is 0808 100 8000
Students can also access the SQA Candidate Advice Line (CAL) on 0345 279 1000
The results cover Nationals, Highers and Advanced Highers, as well as the more vocational National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Awards, and National Certificates.
Image source, Getty ImagesMany of Scotland's exam students will get their results by text or email
Students across Scotland are set to find out their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher examination results.
More than 144,000 students will learn how they have done by text, email and by post.
Those taking National 4 courses, which do not involve sitting final exams, will also learn their grades.
National 5 qualifications are the Scottish equivalent of the GCSE while Highers compare to A-levels south of the border.
All examinees will be able to access support, including a dedicated helpline, over the coming days.
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage as thousands of pupils around Scotland wait nervously to find out their exam results.
There's less than half an hour to go now and the jangling of nerves will be reaching a crescendo as the countdown continues to the big reveal.
We’ll provide you with updates including from the Scottish education secretary as well as guides on what to do next.
Stick with us throughout the morning on what can be a nerve-wracking time.