The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the timetable for the upcoming National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. Grade 12 learners across South Africa will participate in their final matric exams which are just over 100 days away.
The 2024 Matric exams will start on Monday, 21 October 2024 and conclude in late November. This year's matric final exam timetable differs slightly from previous years.
This year, Computer Applications Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT) practicals will be written during the first week of exams, and all official languages will begin with Paper 3. In past matric exam sessions, the examinations were written towards the end of the exam period.
VIEW THE FULL 2024 OCT/NOV MATRIC TIMETABLE HERE
Preparing For Your Matric Exams
The Careers Portal offers various resources to help learners prepare for their matric exams, including past exam papers and study guides. Our aim is to make this crucial year easier for grade 12s by providing them with convenient access to the tools they need to succeed.
On the Careers Portal, you'll find resources on matric rewrites, results, study guides, past exam papers, timetables, tips, and more. They even have a section dedicated to Matric Results, the culmination of all your hard work!
Difference Between NSC and SC
The difference between the NSC and the SC is the circumstances under which they are awarded.
The NSC is awarded to candidates completing Grade 12 before the age of 21. Individuals under 21 who left Grade 12 less than three years ago can re-enrol for a full-time NSC, taking the complete set of matric subjects.
For those who didn't pass their matric exams, want to enhance their results, or didn't write the exams at all, there's an option to register as a part-time candidate for the NSC. The eligibility criteria remain being under 21 and having left Grade 12 within the past three years.
On the other hand, the SC is granted to those who completed their matric year after turning 21. This includes individuals who dropped out of school before reaching Grade 12 exams after completing Grade 9 or those who took their matric exams more than three years ago, regardless of whether they passed or failed.
While the NSC and SC are regarded as equivalent qualifications, they differ in their assessment methods. The NSC incorporates both examinations and School-Based Assessment, while the SC is solely based on examinations.
