Matric May/June Exams Timetable 2024 | read full details below
The Department of Basic Education has released the matric examination timetable May/June exams.
The examination timetable is attached below.
What You Need To Know
Here is everything you need to know about the May/June matric exam timetable:
- The examinations are not only for NSC students: Both NSC students and SC students will be able to write these examinations.
- The May/June examinations will take place over a 6-week period: The matric examinations are set to begin on the 26th of May 2021 and end on the 7th of July 2021.
- Senior Certificate candidates will only be allowed to write specific exams: SC students will only be able to write subjects with an asterisk (*) next to the subject name on the released timetable.
- The examination days will be broken down into 2 sessions: Each exam day is broken into two writing sessions. The first session will begin at 9:00 whilst the second, afternoon session will begin at 14:00.
- CAT paper 1 and IT paper 1 have rewritten dates
Is Matric Rewrite Still Open For 2024?
For the class of 2022, who received their matric results in January 2024, the matric rewrite registration is now closed. There is one last matric rewrite session for the year, which will take place in October/November, but you need to register for this by the extended March 31 2024 deadline.
However, remember this is for learners who wrote their initial papers in 2022 or earlier. For those learners just about to take their matric exams (the class of 2024), the matric rewrite period will open shortly after you receive your results and close about the middle of March, so there will be plenty of time for you to register for your matric rewrite.
If you have missed the cut-off date for this year, don’t despair! Another opportunity to register will open again with the class of 2024’s results. Don’t confuse these dates with the upgraded matric option for learners older than 21, which is run by academic institutions and often allows enrollments throughout the year, although exams will occur in set exam periods.
How Long is a Matric Rewrite?
The earliest you can finish a matric rewrite is in 6 months. This happens when you register for the May/June examination session directly after the year you wrote matric in November/December (i.e., if you wrote in Oct/Nov/Dec 2024, you could rewrite in May/June 2024). If you need to simply brush up on a few of your poor-performing subjects, this is a great way to speedily get back on track for your academic goals.
However, it is important to address why you failed the subject(s) in the first place. If you need further time in a better learning environment to truly achieve your best, it is better to plan ahead for that than try to rush the result and risk another failure.
How Much Does Matric Rewrite Cost?
If you opt to self-register for a matric rewrite through the Department of Basic Education, you can register for a matric rewrite for free. There are also free classes offered throughout the year at the Department to help guide you through some of the material, location-dependent.
However, depending on the reasons for your academic underperformance, this alone may not be enough to help you achieve better results on your rewrite. If you need course material, more intensive classes, or a different learning environment, you have some options. You can either look for distance learning opportunities, register at a college offering matric rewrites, or return to school and repeat your final year. These opportunities will carry fees with them, however. Contact your educational institution of choice to see what these will be.
NSC Examinations
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations commonly referred to as “matric” has become an annual event of major public significance. It not only signifies the culmination of twelve years of formal schooling but the NSC examinations is a barometer of the health of the education system.
The first national examination, under the newly elected democratic government was administered in November 1996, following a highly decentralized approach.
FAQs on Examinations
When will the final National Senior Certificate examination be conducted?
From October to December of each year.
Must a learner register to write the final National Senior Certificate examination?
Yes, before 15 March of the year that a learner will sit for the final examination. All subjects to be written, including those from approved assessment bodies must be registered.
Who is eligible to write the National Senior Certificate examination?
- Current Grade 12 learners
- Anyone who wants to improve on their previous NSC results and who is still a NSC candidate (i.e. has not had their certificate changed to SC) may register as a part-time candidate for the NSC examinations.
What are the minimum requirements for a candidate to obtain a National Senior Certificate?
The minimum requirements are:
- Achieve 40% in three subjects, one of which is an official language at Home Language level and 30% in three other subjects as stipulated in the policy.
- Provide full evidence in the SBA component in the subjects offered
What is the role of Umalusi?
Umalusi is responsible for the quality assurance of assessment in the Grade 12-year and issues the National Senior Certificate to successful candidates.
The supplementary examination in February/March has been phased out and is not available anymore. Candidates can however register for the June NSC examination to improve their results. For further details on who qualifies to register for the June examination
Candidates may apply for re-checking or re-marking of examination answer scripts immediately after receiving their results. The closing date for application for a re-check or re-mark is usually 14 days after the release of the results and it is also indicated on the reverse side of the Statement of results. Application forms for re-checking or re-marking of examination answer scripts are available from schools/examination centres or education district offices.
Candidates’ results are normally withheld due to irregularities, but those candidates whose results have been blocked or withheld have the right to appeal. When a candidate is informed that the results are withheld, they can do the following:
- Enquire, preferably in writing, and request the reasons for the withholding of the results. Candidates may also contact the district office or their school for assistance
- You can visit the nearest office of the Department of Education in your area to enquire about your results or make any other examination-related enquiries you may have.
A new policy for the Senior Certificate(as amended) for adults and out-of-school learners was published in August 2014. This policy allows adults, who are 21 years and older to write the Senior Certificate examination, which will be based on the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), the curriculum that is currently being offered in schools.
What are the minimum requirements for further studies relating to Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor Studies?
- Higher Certificate. The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council. Institutional and programme needs may require additional combinations or recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement.
- Diploma. The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40% – 49%) or better in four (4) recognised 20-credit subjects. Institution and programme needs may require additional combinations of recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement.
- Bachelor’s Degree The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50% – 59%) or better in four (4) recognised 20-credit subjects. Institution and programme needs may require additional combinations of recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement.
Second Chance Programme: Giving you another chance at Success!
The aim of the Second Chance Matric Programme is to provide support to learners who have not been able to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC), thereby meeting the goals of the NDP and the sector thus increasing learner retention.
Benefits
- Learners are able to meet the requirements of the NSC or SC and obtain a Grade 12 matric certificate
- Increase learner retention
- Increase computer skills, job opportunities and career pathing
- Learners are able to access bursary opportunities for further studies
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