Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has released its 2026 registration dates for first-time applicants and returning students. All registrations will take place online and off-campus, with support available for students who need assistance.
Prospective students—especially first-year applicants—are encouraged to follow the university’s timelines closely to secure their place, as late registrations or missed deadlines may result in losing your space.
Below is the full breakdown of the CPUT Registration Dates for 2026, as well as key information for Grade 12 learners awaiting final results.
2026 Guidelines for First-Year Applicants / Prospective Students
CPUT will publish full 2026 registration guidelines in December 2025, but the confirmed dates for first-year undergraduate registration are already available.
First-Year Undergraduate Registration Dates
Off-Campus & Online Registration
📅 Tuesday, 20 January 2026 – Friday, 6 February 2026
Who Can Register from 20 January 2026?
- Students who wrote their final Grade 12 exams in 2024 or earlier, and already have final acceptance, may register immediately from 20 January 2026.
Students Awaiting 2025 NSC Results (Grade 12 Class of 2025)
Students who completed matric in 2025 and are waiting for their evaluation should note the following:
Final Evaluation (Screening) Period
📅 Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Monday, 19 January 2026
During this period:
- CPUT will verify NSC results against official Department of Basic Education records.
- Acceptance will be confirmed via automated SMS sent to the cellphone number used during your application.
- Students should frequently track their application status using the Track Application Status link on the CPUT website.
Important:
✔ Once you receive your acceptance SMS, you must register within 48 hours.
✔ Failure to register within the required time may result in your space being given to the next deserving applicant.
✔ Registration for accepted 2025 matriculants opens from 20 January 2026 onward (not before).
Returning Students (Undergraduate & Advanced Diploma)
Registration timelines for returning students vary across faculties.
Online & Off-Campus Academic Registrations
📅 Monday, 12 January 2026 – Friday, 27 January 2026
Returning students must consult the official registration booklet for faculty-specific dates and instructions.
Online assistance will be available throughout the registration period to support students who may need help.
How to Register Online
All registrations will take place online via the official CPUT registration portal:
👉 https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/register#returning-students-returning-undergraduate-studies-including-advanced-diploma
Students should ensure that:
- Their final acceptance has been confirmed
- All outstanding documents have been submitted
- They log in using the correct student credentials
- They meet the deadlines for their specific group (first-year or returning)
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