The eagerly awaited 2024 Matric results have been announced, following the conclusion of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on December 6, 2023. The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, disclosed the outcomes on January 18, 2024, with individual results accessible to candidates from January 19, 2024.
Candidates are encouraged to collect their result statements from the respective school or examination center where they took the exams. For added convenience, results are also available on the official website from 6 am on January 19, 2024. It’s worth noting that due to potential technical issues, certain results may not be immediately accessible.
To ensure the accuracy of personal information, candidates must verify their names and identity numbers on their result statements, reporting any necessary corrections to the Department by February 21, 2024.
Exploring Result Queries and Review Options
For those seeking further clarity or potential improvements, the option of re-marking or re-checking examination scripts is available. Candidates can apply for these services at the school, district office, or online at www.eservices.gov.za. The deadline for applications, whether submitted manually or online, is February 2, 2024.
The associated fees for re-marking and re-checking per subject are outlined as follows:
- Re-mark: R120.00
- Re-check: R29.00
Candidates opting for a review may also request to view their scripts. This is only possible after the release of re-mark or re-check results, with the deadline for viewing applications set at 7 days post-results release. The associated fee for this service is R234.00. Notably, the results of re-marking will be accessible from March 15, 2024, at the school or exam center where candidates undertook the 2023 examinations.
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The Evolution of June NSC Exams
A notable change in the matric landscape is the discontinuation of the supplementary examination in February/March. Instead, a new opportunity arises during May/June for candidates to enhance their results or complete outstanding subjects. The deadline for applications for the June NSC examination in 2024 is February 8, 2024.
Entry Conditions for June NSC Exams
Candidates can register for subjects they were previously enrolled in for any November examination. Those with valid reasons for absence in external question papers may register for the NSC June examination, provided they possess valid external paper marks.
Aspiring candidates aiming to improve their overall achievement status or specific subject achievements may also register for the NSC June examination. In cases where candidates were absent during the November exam, they are required to write all papers for the registered subject(s).
Candidates under investigation for irregularities may be provisionally enrolled for the NSC June examination pending the investigation outcome. Additionally, those who missed one or more November exam papers for reasons other than illness, injury, or death in the family may apply to write the NSC June examination, provided they possess valid external paper marks.
Result queries for June exams must be submitted within 30 days of result release. Correcting names and identity numbers should be reported to the Department before August 30, 2024.
Options for Those Not Qualifying for June NSC Exam
Candidates who don’t qualify for the June NSC examination have several alternative paths:
- Re-enroll as a full-time repeater candidate at a school (if younger than 21 years).
- Register as a part-time repeater candidate at a Public Adult Education Centre.
- Enroll for the Senior Certificate (SC) examination, designed for adults and out-of-school learners aged 21 and above.
- Consider vocational education and training, with 50 Public Further Education and Training (FET) colleges available across all provinces in South Africa, comprising over 300 campuses or teaching sites.
In conclusion, the 2024 Matric results bring with them a plethora of options and considerations for candidates as they navigate their academic journeys. Whether seeking clarity on results or exploring avenues for improvement, the education landscape provides diverse opportunities for growth and success.