Today marks the commencement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. A total of 732,448 full-time candidates registered for the 2024 NSC exams, an increase of 8,400 compared to 2023. 136 195 part-time candidates are also registered to sit for various subjects this year.
The matric exams, which will be written at more than 6,900 centres nationwide, are scheduled to run from today, 21 October 2024, until the final week of November.
Quality assurance body Umalusi gave the green light for examination bodies to manage the end-of-year matric exams. They confirmed that the system is ready to uphold the integrity and credibility of the examinations.
More than 1.1 million candidates have registered to write the November 2024 NSC, NC(V): L2-L4, NATED Report 190/191 (N2-NN3), and GETC
VIEW THE FULL 2024 OCT/NOV MATRIC TIMETABLE HERE
This year’s matric timetable has introduced several changes, including the early scheduling of Computer Applications Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT) practicals during the first week, as well as all official languages starting with Paper 3.
Minister Gwarube Confident Of Successful Matric Exams
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube expressed confidence in the system’s readiness for the 2024 NSC exams. This is despite concerns about security, transport, and the printing of exam papers which could undermine the Department of Basic Education’s efforts.
We are constantly looking at how to modernise the exam process, with an eye toward digitising management to minimise human error and manipulation
Key Dates for Matric Results
Once exams conclude in November, the focus will shift to the processing of results, with the final matric results expected to be announced by Minister Gwarube on Thursday, 15 January 2025. Matriculants will be able to collect their results the following day, Friday, 16 January 2025, from their schools or examination centres, or access them online.
Full Matric Results Release Schedule
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Activity |
Date |
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Matric Exam Marks Are Captured |
16 December 2024 |
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Pre-standardisation meeting |
22/23 December 2024 |
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Umalusi standardisation meeting |
24 December 2024 |
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National Examination Irregularities Committee (NEIC) meeting |
28 December 2024 |
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Umalusi Approval of Results |
7 January 2025 |
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Minister Announcement of Matric Exam Results |
15 January 2025 |
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Provincial Release of Results |
16 January 2025 |
Preparing For Matric Exams
Learners are encouraged to prepare adequately for the matric exams. The Careers Portal provides resources including matric past papers, dedicated to making the matric year easier for grade 12s. We want to make sure that all grade 12 students have an easy and convenient way to gain access to the resources they need in order to succeed during their exams.
You'll be able to find everything you need from matric rewrite, matric results, study guides, matric past exam papers, matric timetables, tips, advice and more.
Don't forget the all-important Matric Results.
