Mapaballo Borotho
- The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams officially begin on Tuesday, 21 October, with the Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 practical.
- Over one million candidates are registered nationwide, including 192,000 pupils in Gauteng.
- Education authorities are urging learners to stay focused as communities rally behind the Class of 2025.
The Class of 2025 is gearing up for the start of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which will officially begin on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, and run until 27 November 2025.
The first paper to be written will be Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 (practical), marking the beginning of a crucial examination period for South Africa’s Grade 12 learners.
More than one million candidates across the country have registered to sit for this year’s final exams. In Gauteng alone, approximately 192,000 pupils will participate in the NSC examinations.
For many, these exams represent the final hurdle before a well-deserved break, while for others, they serve as a gateway to tertiary education and future career opportunities.
Education authorities and teachers have urged learners to remain focused, use the remaining time wisely, and maintain healthy study habits.
As the countdown begins, messages of encouragement continue to pour in from communities, families, and social media, all cheering on the Class of 2025 to finish strong.
Here’s the full NSC final exam timetable:
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