Grade 12 learners write 6 papers this week in week 4 of the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. Morning papers start at 09:00 and afternoon papers at 14:00.
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There are no exams on Tuesday 3 November, Wednesday 4 November and Thursday 5 November.
Monday 2 November
- 09:00: Physical Sciences Paper 2 (Chemistry) (3 hours)
- 09:00: Technical Sciences Paper 2 (1½ hours)
- 14:00: Religion Studies Paper 1 (2 hours)
Friday 6 November
- 09:00: isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, isiNdebele Paper 1 (HL, FAL, SAL) (2 hours)
- 14:00: Consumer Studies Exam (3 hours)
- 14:00: Hospitality Studies Exam (3 hours)
For every paper from 13 October to 26 November, see our full matric exam timetable 2026.
Source: Department of Basic Education, October/November 2026 NSC examinations timetable. Check with your school if your timetable differs.
