The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has officially released the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) October/November Final Examination Timetable.
The matric class of 2025 will commence their final examinations with Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, and conclude with rewrite practicals on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Exam Period: 21 October 2025 – 27 November 2025
Pledge Signing: Friday, 17 October 2025
Life Orientation (LO CAT): Monday, 1 September 2025 (Rewrite: Tuesday, 14 October 2025)
Practical Examinations:
- Performing Arts: 14 August – 24 October 2025
- Visual Arts & Design: 14 October – 24 October 2025
2025 NSC October/November Exam Timetable Overview
WEEK 1: 20 – 24 October 2025
Tuesday, 21 Oct: Computer Applications Technology P1 (Practical)
Wednesday, 22 Oct: Information Technology P1 (Practical)
Thursday, 23 Oct: English HL, FAL & SAL P3
Friday, 24 Oct: Afrikaans HL, FAL & SAL P3
WEEK 2: 27 – 31 October 2025
Monday, 27 Oct: isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, isiNdebele HL/FAL/SAL P3, Accounting P1
Tuesday, 28 Oct: Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL/FAL/SAL P3, Civil Technology
Wednesday, 29 Oct: English HL/FAL/SAL P1
Thursday, 30 Oct: History P1, Engineering Graphics & Design P1
Friday, 31 Oct: Mathematics P1, Mathematical Literacy P1, Technical Mathematics P1
WEEK 3: 3 – 7 November 2025
Monday, 3 Nov: Mathematics P2, Mathematical Literacy P2, Agricultural Sciences P1
Tuesday, 4 Nov: isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, isiNdebele HL/FAL/SAL P1, Accounting P2
Wednesday, 5 Nov: Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL/FAL/SAL P1
Thursday, 6 Nov: Business Studies P1
Friday, 7 Nov: Physical Sciences (Physics) P1, Technical Sciences P1, History P2
WEEK 4: 10 – 14 November 2025
Monday, 10 Nov: Physical Sciences (Chemistry) P2, Technical Sciences P2, Visual Arts P1
Tuesday, 11 Nov: Afrikaans HL/FAL/SAL P1, Business Studies P2
Wednesday, 12 Nov: Geography P1, Computer Applications Technology P2 (Theory)
Thursday, 13 Nov: English HL/FAL/SAL P2, Information Technology P2 (Theory)
Friday, 14 Nov: Life Sciences P1, Electrical Technology
WEEK 5: 17 – 21 November 2025
Monday, 17 Nov: Life Sciences P2, Dramatic Arts
Tuesday, 18 Nov: Geography P2, Engineering Graphics & Design P2
Wednesday, 19 Nov: Economics P1, Tourism
Thursday, 20 Nov: Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda HL/FAL/SAL P2, Agricultural Sciences P2
Friday, 21 Nov: Afrikaans HL/FAL/SAL P2, Economics P2
WEEK 6: 24 – 27 November 2025
Monday, 24 Nov: Agricultural Technology, Music P1 (Theory), Design
Tuesday, 25 Nov: Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Dance P1
Wednesday, 26 Nov: Agricultural Management Practices, Marine Sciences P2, Music P2 (Comprehension)
Thursday, 27 Nov: CAT P1 Rewrite (Practical), IT P1 Rewrite (Practical)
Important Notes:
- All examination sessions begin at 09:00 and 14:00 unless stated otherwise.
- Learners are encouraged to arrive early and bring all necessary materials.
- The Department urges students to prepare well and manage their time effectively.
For detailed subject listings, including Home Languages, First Additional Languages, and Second Additional Languages, download the official timetable (PDF) below.
Click here to download the full 2025 NSC Final Exam Timetable (PDF)
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