When are the 2026 NSC matric results released?

The official date is not yet confirmed. Based on recent years, expect mid-January 2027. Check the DBE release page when the Department announces it.

How do I get my NSC results?

Collect your statement of results from the school or centre where you wrote. Results are also published on the DBE website when the Department opens online access for that release. Confirm any SMS, USSD or newspaper channels announced with the release.

Are IEB results on the DBE website?

No. IEB candidates receive results through the Independent Examinations Board and their school - not via the DBE NSC results channel.

When can I apply for a re-mark or re-check?

WCED lists remarking and rechecking applications for November 2026 NSC scripts from 12 to 25 January 2027. Apply online at eservices.gov.za. Confirm your province's dates with your school.

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Matric results 2026

How to collect National Senior Certificate results, what to do after release, and when re-mark applications open. Official release date: expected mid-January 2027, not yet confirmed. This page is a guide - not an official results portal.

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2026 results release

Status: expected mid-January 2027, not yet confirmed. When the Department of Basic Education announces the date, we will update this page. In recent years the Minister has announced outcomes in mid-January and candidates have collected statements the following day.

How to get NSC results

Use the channels the DBE and your province announce for that release year. The channels below follow current DBE practice and common provincial/media channels.

School or exam centre - Collect your statement of results from the school or centre where you wrote. This is the primary channel recommended by the DBE.
DBE website - When online access opens for the release, results are published on the DBE NSC results page. Confirm the exact URL and opening time in the Department's release notice.
SMS, USSD and newspapers - In previous years some provinces and media outlets have also published results via SMS, USSD or newspaper listings. These are not always offered every year - only use channels named in the official 2026 release announcement.

DBE urges candidates to get statements from their school/centre and notes online availability on the Department website for each release. SMS/USSD/newspaper channels vary by year and province.

IEB results

Independent Examinations Board (IEB) candidates do not use the DBE NSC results website.

IEB results are issued by the IEB through your school. Ask your school for the collection date and any online access the IEB provides for that sitting. For IEB exam support see our IEB hub.

Re-mark and re-check

Dates below follow the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) for November 2026 NSC scripts. Other provinces may publish the same national window or slight differences - confirm with your school or provincial education department.

Application window (WCED): 12 to 25 January 2027 (no late applications).
Apply online: www.eservices.gov.za (desktop/laptop with Chrome; not via mobile phone per WCED).
A re-mark is a second marking of the script. A re-check confirms all questions were marked and totals are correct. Life Orientation is not remarked (WCED).
Fees and no-fee-school waivers are set by your province - confirm on the provincial page before paying.

NSC pass levels

Summarised from the WCED NSC exams page. Universities may set higher subject and APS requirements.

Bachelor's degree pass

At least 40% in Home Language
At least 50% in four subjects, excluding Life Orientation
At least 30% in one other subject
Pass at least six out of seven subjects

Diploma pass

At least 40% in Home Language
At least 40% in three other subjects, excluding Life Orientation
Pass at least six out of seven subjects

Higher certificate pass

At least 40% in Home Language
At least 40% in three subjects
At least 30% in three other subjects
Pass at least six out of seven subjects

NSC with Special Needs Education (SNE) endorsement

30% in the required official language at Home Language or First Additional Language level
A minimum of 30% in four other subjects (or 30% in all five subjects where a minimum of five subjects is offered)

Next steps after results

Once you have your statement of results, plan university applications, APS, or a second sitting if needed.

Estimate a common Admission Point Score with our APS calculator.
If you need a second sitting, read matric rewrite and supplementary exams (May/June NSC - confirm eligibility on education.gov.za).
Strengthen weak subjects with CAPS Matric tutoring.
Check personal details on your statement within the window your province publishes (WCED: 21 days).

Need help after results day?

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FAQs

When are the 2026 NSC matric results released?: The official date is not yet confirmed. Based on recent years, expect mid-January 2027. Check the DBE release page when the Department announces it.
How do I get my NSC results?: Collect your statement of results from the school or centre where you wrote. Results are also published on the DBE website when the Department opens online access for that release. Confirm any SMS, USSD or newspaper channels announced with the release.
Are IEB results on the DBE website?: No. IEB candidates receive results through the Independent Examinations Board and their school - not via the DBE NSC results channel.
When can I apply for a re-mark or re-check?: WCED lists remarking and rechecking applications for November 2026 NSC scripts from 12 to 25 January 2027. Apply online at eservices.gov.za. Confirm your province's dates with your school.

Sources: DBE - Release of NSC Examination Results · WCED - National Senior Certificate (NSC) Exams · IEB - Independent Examinations Board. Fees, exact release times and provincial windows can change - always confirm with DBE, your province and your school.

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