The Central Applications Office (CAO) is the system used by all universities in Kwazulu-Natal for admission applications. Now, the CAO has announced that some universities have opened 2024 late applications. If you want to make a DUT late application, Mangosuthu late application or UniZulu late application then this is for you.
CAO Late Application 2024
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who missed the initial application period to study at a public University in the 2024 academic year.
These universities are open for late applications on CAO:
DUT Late Application 2024
- Durban University of Technology Late Application
Mangosuthu Late Application 2024
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
University of Zululand Late Application 2024
- University of Zululand
Applications must be submitted using CAO and a late application fee will also need to be paid.
How To Apply
Online
- Go to the CAO website
- Read How to use the programme list
- Refer to the summary of codes used
- Use the 'Index' to find which page the programme is on
- Click on 'Apply' on top
- Go to Apply Now
- Complete the application by filling all required details and following the prompts
- Print out the declaration and deposit slip
- Pay application fee
- Attach required documents and proof of payment to the form of declaration
- Post to CAO OR hand in at CAO offices
- Keep receipt and make a note of CAO number and password in order to track your application status later
Physical
- Go to the CAO website
- Read How to use the programme list
- Refer to the summary of codes used
- Use the 'Index' to find which page the programme is on
- Download the application form from the site
- Fill in the application form with all relevant details
- Pay application fee
- Attach required documents and proof of payment to the form of declaration
- Post to CAO OR hand in at CAO offices
- Keep receipt and make a note of CAO number and password in order to track your application status later
How to Track Your Application
- Go to the CAO Website
- Click on My Application
- Fill in details and follow the prompts
- You should be able to view your status then






