National Senior Certificate — South African Matric

NSC Matric exam at a glance

NSC Matric section breakdown

• Home Language + First Additional
  60 questions · 180 minutes
• Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy
  50 questions · 180 minutes
• Physical + Life Sciences
  60 questions · 180 minutes
• Elective — Accounting / Geography / History
  45 questions · 150 minutes

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NSC Matric exam pattern?

National Senior Certificate — South African Matric contains 215 questions across 4 sections: Home Language + First Additional, Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy, Physical + Life Sciences, Elective — Accounting / Geography / History. Total duration is 690 minutes.

Does NSC Matric have negative marking?

No — NSC Matric has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.

How is NSC Matric scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 100. NSC (each subject scaled 0-100).

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What is the difficulty level of NSC Matric?

NSC Matric is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. South Africa's Grade 12 exit exam, run by DBE/IEB. ~700,000 candidates / year. 7 subjects: 4 compulsory (Home Language, First Additional Language, Maths or Maths Lit, Life Orientation) + 3 electives. Pass requires ≥40% in 3 subjects, ≥30% in 3. Bachelor pass needed for university degree.

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