The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that 2024 Matric exams will start on Monday, 21 October 2024 and conclude in late November. This is the most important exam in anyone's schooling career.
Once the matric exams are completed, the wait then begins for the release of Matric results. Before the matric results are released, the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will announce the outcome of the examinations on 13 January 2025.
2024 final matric exam results will then be released on 14 January 2025.
Where To Collect Matric Results
On the morning of 14 January, thousands of matriculants will head to the school/exam centre where they wrote the exams for their matric results. Candidates will also be able to check their matric results online.
The Department has said:
Result queries should be submitted for investigation within 30 days after the release of results. Candidates must ensure that names and identity numbers reflect correctly on their statement of results and report any required corrections to the Department before 21 February 2025.
Matric Rechecks/Remarks
Should the matriculant be unhappy with their matric results or see any possible errors, they can apply for a matric exam remark or recheck. This will see their matric results re-evaluated for any errors.
Applications for matric remarks and rechecks will close on 21 January 2025. The cost of a remark is R116 per paper and for a recheck, it's R29 per paper.
Candidates can also apply to view their matric exam scripts at a fee of R220 after a remark or recheck with applications closing 7 days after the rrelease of remark or recheck results.
Results of remarking will be released from 14 March 2025 and will be available at the school/exam centre where the candidate sat for their 2024 examinations.
Matric Rewrite
Should the candidate want to rewrite the paper to have a chance at improving their matric results, they will need to apply for the May/June matric rewrite examination. Applications for 2025 May/June matric rewrites will close on 7 February 2025.
Department Releases Matric Final Exam Timetable
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the official timetable for 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. Students are encouraged to download and familiarise themselves with the timetable in preparation for their final school exams.
The 2024 matric exams are set to begin on Monday, October 21, and will wrap up in late November, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has announced.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2024 MATRIC TIMETABLE
IEB 2024 Final Matric Exam Timetable Released
The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has released their Final 2024 Matric Exam Timetable.
IEB Matric Exams will commence on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 when learners write their Life Orientation CAT Part B exams. Learners have just over a month to prepare for their matric exams.
However, most of the IEB Matric Exams will be written in October and November 2024.
This article was updated on 27 November 2024.
