NSC Examination Pass Requirements For 2024/2025

National Senior Certificate, NSC Examination Pass Requirements 2024/2025.

There are four pass levels:

1. Higher certificate
2. Diploma
3. Bachelor’s degree pass (previously known as an exemption)
4. NSC examination certificates – Special Needs Education (SNE) pass

The matric pass requirements for each of these levels are as follows:

Higher certificate pass requirements

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language
2. Must obtain at least 40% in three subjects
3. Must obtain at least 30% in three other subjects
4. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

Diploma pass requirements

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language
2. Must obtain at least 40% in three other subjects, excluding Life Orientation
3. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

With this pass requirement, you can apply to study for a diploma at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college or university of technology.

Bachelor’s degree pass requirements

1. Must obtain at least 40% in Home Language
2. Must obtain at least 50% in four subjects, excluding Life Orientation
3. Must obtain at least 30% in one other subject
4. Must pass at least six out of seven subjects

SNE pass requirements

Will obtain an NSC with an endorsement if learners comply with the following promotion requirements:

1. 30% in the required official language at either Home Language or First Additional Language level
2. A minimum of 30% in four other subjects

Please note: Candidates who offer a minimum of five subjects for the NSC with an endorsement must achieve at least 30% in all five subjects to obtain the NSC SNE endorsed certificate.

NB: All subjects, excluding Life Orientation, will be taken into consideration for Diploma/Bachelor’s degree pass requirements.

Candidates who failed to achieve a Diploma or Bachelor’s pass status in their current examination sitting, can improve their pass status if they register and write the NSC June 2024 examination. Improved results can lead to a change in their pass status and a new certificate can be issued by Umalusi.

With achieving a Bachelor’s degree pass status, you can apply to study towards a degree at a university, university of technology, TVET college or any accredited higher learning institution.

Level system: What the grades mean

1. Level 7: 80–100% (Outstanding achievement)
2. Level 6: 70–79% (Meritorious achievement)
3. Level 5: 60–69% (Substantial achievement)
4. Level 4: 50–59% (Moderate achievement)
5. Level 3: 40–49% (Adequate achievement)

Which subjects are compulsory?

1. Home Language
2. First Additional Language
3. Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics
4. Life Orientation

You have to offer your language of learning and teaching (either English or Afrikaans) as one of your language subjects.

All School-Based Assessment (SBA) marks achieved since 2008 are valid.

Learners with valid SBA only need to rewrite the written papers.

Learners offering new NSC subjects must complete the SBA and can only register for the November 2024 NSC examination.

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