REGISTRATIONS FOR MATRIC EXAMS ARE OPEN
For the 2026 June Matric (NSC/SC) exams in South Africa, registrations are open now until the deadline of February 6, 2026. For those wanting to rewrite or complete their matric, with applications possible online, at accredited centres, or district offices, urging early registration. Candidates can write either the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the Senior Certificate (Amended) exams, with specific rules for those improving marks or improving subjects.
Adults that qualify to write the 2024 Senior Certificate examination must register for the examination from 01 October 2025 until 06 February 2026. Candidates may register at any provincial education office (which includes the provincial head office, the district office or a circuit office) OR register online.
To be registered you will need to submit the following:
- Completed registration form
- A certified copy of your ID document or birth certificate or passport (foreign candidates)
- Repeater candidates must attach a copy of their previous highest qualification
- If you have you entered and wrote any other Grade 12 or equivalent examination before you will need to supply the examination numbers for those exams.
The following candidates will qualify for admission to the Senior Certificate:
- Adult learners who are 21 years and older who have:
- a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC); or
- a Grade 9 school report (or the old standard seven). stating that they have passed Grade 9 or Standard 7; or
- a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level which requires two official languages.
- Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete Senior Certificate qualification.
- Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete National Senior Certificate
- Only in exceptional cases, out of school youth, who are 18-21 years old and who could not complete their school education due to circumstances beyond their control, as verified by the Head of Department in the Provincial Education Department.
- Adult candidates who are 21 years and older with an incomplete NSC may choose to complete the NSC, or convert to the Senior Certificate. Should the candidate choose to convert to the Senior Certificate, they may not revert to the NSC and attempt to complete the NSC qualification.
- Adult candidates who have already obtained a qualification but wish to improve their results/status.
For information on registration criteria, subject choices and promotion requirements visit the Senior Certificate page on https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/SeniorCertificate.aspx
Key Details:
- Who Can Register: Learners wanting to complete or upgrade their matric results (NSC or SC).
- Registration Deadline: February 6, 2026 (No late applications accepted).
- Where to Register:
- Online: www.eservices.gov.za (Requires valid ID, email, and phone for OTP).
- Manual: Accredited exam centres or nearest district office (Use only one method).
Important Notes:
- Senior Certificate (SC) Candidates: Can only register for the May/June 2026 exams for rewriting.
- NSC Candidates: Can register to improve overall achievement or specific subjects if they have valid previous marks (PAT, Oral, SBA).
- Support: The Department of Basic Education’s Second Chance Matric Programme offers support for rewriting subjects.