Got your matric results and feeling a little confused with all the lingo? What are matric symbols and what do they mean? Find out exactly what a Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree pass is right here.
How are Matric Results Calculated?
25% of your matric mark comes from the assessment you have done throughout the year. This includes your assignments, class tests and exams. The other 75% comes from your final matric exam.
Matric Symbols
Each matric symbol gives you provisional acceptance into a specific study programme. Depending on what you want to study, these marks can greatly affect your future plans:
Higher Certificate: This matric symbol gives you provisional entrance into any college or certificate course.
Diploma Pass: You will be able to study at a Technikon or study a diploma course.
Bachelor’s Degree Pass: You will get provisional entry into any University or degree course.
Their Meanings
To pass your National Senior Certificate (NSC) you will need at least 40% in three subjects, including your home language and 30% in three other subjects. To obtain a specific matric symbol, you will need to get a required percentage. Have a look at these below:
Higher Certificate
To gain a higher certificate pass, you will have to get the following marks:
- Meet the minimum requirements for a NSC (This includes 40% for your home language).
- Obtain at least 30% for the language of learning at the institution you are applying for.
Diploma Pass
In order to receive a diploma pass you must get the following marks:
- Meet the minimum requirements for a NSC ( This includes 40% for your home language).
- At least 40% in four subjects.
Bachelor’s Degree Pass
Want to enrol for a degree programme? You will need:
- Meet the minimum requirements for a NSC (This includes 40% for your home language).
- At least 50% for four subjects.
- Obtain at least 30% for the language of learning at the institution you are applying for.
Where can I get my Matric Results?
The matric 2024 results will be released in January 2025. You can access them on the following methods:
Cellphone: Use the USSD code *120*35658#. Follow the steps provided, enter your ID number and get your results per subject.
News Websites: News websites will update their pages with matric results the day of release.
From Your School: Your school will be able to provide you with your final results.
Online: Visit education.gov.za and click on the link for 2024 NSC exam results.
Now that you have the knowledge on Matric Symbols and What They Mean you can decide what your next step will be.
If you don’t get the pass you want, you can always improve your marks with past papers, matric upgrade or adult matric.
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