Registration for the 2025 May/June Senior Certificate (SC) and National Senior Certificate (NSC) May/June examinations are now open. Matric candidates can now register for the 2025 midyear matric exam rewrites.
The education department confirmed that registrations will open on 1 October 2024 and close on 7 February 2025.
The registration period for the 2025 SC/NSC May/June examinations will open on 1 October 2024 and close on 7 February 2025.
While NSC matric candidates could register to rewrite their matric exams during the 2024 November matric exams, Senior Certificate students are only permitted to participate in the 2025 May/June Matric exams.
Senior Certificate candidates can only rewrite their examination in May/June 2025.
Matric candidates are reminded that February/March supplementary exams have been phased out. The May/June 2025 exams are the first opportunity for candidates who are not satisfied with their matric exam results to improve their results.
The supplementary examination in February/March has been phased out and is therefore no longer available. A new examination is available during May/June where candidates can improve their results or complete outstanding results. The closing date for application for 2025 is 7 February 2025.
Senior Certificate candidates can register for the 2025 May/June examinations online. However, National Senior Certificate students must visit their nearest District office to complete their registration.
2024 Final Matric Exams
Soon, the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams for 2024 will commence. The final matric examination period for this year will commence on 21 October and end in late November.
VIEW THE FULL 2024 OCT/NOV MATRIC TIMETABLE HERE
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 registered to sit for various subjects this year.
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.
You'll be able to find everything you need from matric rewrite information, matric results, study guides, matric past exam papers, matric timetables, tips, advice and more.
These resources can assist both Senior Certificate and National Senior Certificate candidates.
