The 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations continue from Tuesday, 13 October, with Grade 12 learners across Gauteng and South Africa scheduled to write practical, language and other subject papers until Friday, 16 October. According to the October and November 2026 NSC examination timetable, Computer Applications Technology, Information Technology, English and Economics are among the subjects scheduled for the week. Matric learners need to check their examination dates, starting times and paper durations to prepare for their matric exams.
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The 2026 National Senior Certificate final examinations begin on Tuesday, 13 October, with matric pupils across Gauteng and the rest of South Africa preparing to write their first papers. Computer Applications Technology Paper 1 Practical and several language papers will open the examination period, followed by Information Technology Paper 1 Practical on Wednesday, 14 October. With the matric exams now days away, education experts are advising pupils to focus on targeted revision, past papers, time management and adequate sleep instead of relying on last-minute cramming.
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