National Senior Certificate NSC Important Dates 2025: Check NSC exam results release dates, remarking and rechecking application dates, and release of remark|recheck results dates in 2025 here.
NSC Important Dates 2025
Date of November 2024 NSC Exam: 21 October 2024 – 28 November 2024
Release of Results: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at 10am (from the School where you wrote and Online)
Remarking|rechecking applications: 14 – 28 January 2025 (No late applications will be accepted)
Release of Remark|Recheck Results: Monday, 10 March 2025 (from the School where you wrote)
NSC November 2025 Examination
- Registration date to be communicated at a later date.
Enquiries:
- Tel: 0861 819 919 (Option 2)
- Exam.Registrations@westerncape.gov.za
NSC Results Remarking, Rechecking of scripts, and Refunding of fee(s)
Remarking | rechecking applications: 14 – 28 January 2025 (No late applications will be accepted)
Payment | Fees
Remarking: R120 (per subject)
Rechecking: R30 (per subject)
Viewing of scripts (only after remarking and rechecking): R230 (per subject & non-refundable)
Payments can be made by EFT or at a Nedbank branch into the following account:
Full-time learners registered at no-fee schools may apply to have their NSC November 2024 scripts remarked or rechecked at no cost.
- Candidates may apply for the remarking or rechecking of their scripts if they think that the marks allocated on the written papers are not a true reflection of their performance.
- Registered, full-time learners who attend no-fee schools may apply to have their NSC November 2024 scripts remarked or rechecked at no cost.
- A remark means that the original answer script is marked for a second time by a marking official.
- A recheck of your script is a check to ensure that all questions are duly marked and that all marks are correctly calculated.
How do I apply to have my examination remarked or rechecked?
- No hard copy applications for a remark will be accepted.
- Only online remark applications will be considered.
- Please ensure that the information captured in the application pertains specifically to the candidate and not parents or guardians.
- Apply for a remark or recheck using the online registration platform.
www.eservices.gov.za.
(Do not use your mobile phone. Only use a desktop computer or laptop. Only use the Google Chrome web browser.) -
- Register to apply
- Login and apply for a remark/recheck
- Once all the steps are completed tick the block √ to accept all terms & conditions.
- Click the SUBMIT button to complete your application.Ensure to complete ALL the steps in your online application.
- Note: There is no remarking for Life Orientation.
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- A payment for remark/recheck application with candidate’s exam number as a reference MUST be made BEFORE applying online.
- Have a PDF format of your proof of payment ready to UPLOAD when you apply online.
- Candidates will be informed of the date for the release of the remark.If your school is not on the no-fee school list, then continue with the following steps:
Refunding of Remark Application Fee(s)
The remark application fee will ONLY be refunded when there is an improvement in the level of a subject/s as a result of the remark.
A new statement of results is only issued when:
- Your subject results improve
- Your pass status changes
Level system:
Level 7: 80 – 100%
Level 6: 70 – 79%
Level 5: 60 – 69%
Level 4: 50 – 59%
Level 3: 40 – 49%
Level 2: 30 – 39%
For example:
- original mark 52% – improved mark after remarking 59% (NO REFUND)
- original mark 52% – improved mark after remarking 60% or more (QUALIFIES FOR REFUND)
For any refund applications and/or queries you MUST:
- attach the original payment documents
- email to Exammarking@westerncape.gov.za
- all candidates who qualify will be emailed the necessary information and details
Who qualifies?
- Candidates may apply for the remarking or rechecking of their scripts if they feel that the marks allocated on the written papers are not a true reflection of their performance.
- A remark means that the original answer script is marked for a second time by a marker.
- A recheck of your script is a further check to ensure that all questions are duly marked and that all marks are correctly calculated.
- For remark enquiries, please contact:
- exammarking@westerncape.gov.za
- Tel.: 0861 819 919 (Option 2)
- Tel.: 021 467 2980
- Tel.: 021 467 2988
- Tel.: 021 828 3392
- Tel.: 021 828 3391
What is an application for a viewing?
NOTE: The purpose of a viewing is to verify that the scripts said by the WCED to be your scripts are indeed re-marked and that it has been marked in their entirety.
Viewing of your subject paper answer script will only be processed provided that the scripts were re-marked. Answer scripts for which a remark application was not submitted before the due date, will not be processed.
Once you receive your re-mark/re-check results, you may apply to view your answer scripts. Applications MUST be made within seven (7) days after the release of re-marked results and you MUST provide very clear reasons for your request.
Apply through exammarking@westerncape.gov.za with subject line ‘Viewing’ AND your exam number as reference:
Include in your emailed application:
- Proof of payment (full amount)
- Subject/s paper you wish to view
How to check NSC results and request correction of your details.
Check your details on the NSC results and request correction of details within 21 days after the release of the results
- Ensure that all names as per your identity document are included on the statement of results.
- Check that your name(s) and surname are spelled correctly.
- Check that the correct date of birth/identity number is printed on the results.
Please note: Administrative errors like these can be rectified within three months after the results have been released.
If there are any errors on the results, contact the WCED via email (clearly specify error to be rectified) at ExamResults@westerncape.gov.za or Tel: 0861 819 919 (Option 2).
The documents below are required and should be attached to email request:
- Current statement of results
- Certified copy of the identity document
- Updated affidavit stating reason for the difference between the identity document and the information on the Statement of Results
- Specify the error to be rectified
- Complete the reissuing application form – when issued by the department.
NSC Contact Details:
National Office
Address: 222 Struben Street, Pretoria
Call Centre: 0800 202 933 | callcentre@dbe.gov.za
Switchboard: 012 357 3000
Certification
certification@dbe.gov.za
012 357 4511/3
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