Your final exams are upon us! Your entire high school career has led up to this moment. Get prepared for the big moment by having a look at Technical Sciences Matric Past Papers right here.
Past Papers
Past papers are a great resource to revise for your matric exams. They give you the chance to identify any weaknesses you may have, focus points and familiarise yourself with the structure. Find Technical Sciences Matric Past Papers below:
Work through these well ahead of time. A good idea would be to create a study schedule.
Date of Technical Sciences Exam
Your technical exam will be divided into two papers. They follow closely after one another, so finding the right time to study is important if you want to pass.
Paper 1: 7th November 2025
Paper 2: 10th November 2025
How Long Will the Exam Be?
Both Technical Sciences papers now follow the official CAPS‑based exam structure. Paper 1 runs for three hours (09:00–12:00), while Paper 2 lasts just one and a half hours (09:00–10:30) . Exams begin promptly at 09:00, so aim to arrive by 08:45 to allow time for ID verification, seating, and last-minute instructions. Since Covid‑screening is no longer required, just give yourself that buffer to settle in quietly before writing.
Study Tips
The road to your finals will be smooth sailing, once you apply some of these tips. Pass Matric 2020 with no hassles!
Don’t Procrastinate
Don’t put your studies off. Wake up early and get in at least 6-8 hours of studying per day.
Get Enough Sleep
Your health is just as important as your studies. Especially during these times it is important to rest, eat well and exercise regularly.
Create a Study-Orientated Space
Find a space especially for studying. You want to be comfortable, but not too relaxed. So avoid your bed!
Test Yourself
Go through past papers and test your knowledge. Use the memos to see how much you got right.
Get Involved in a Study Group
There are plenty of online student support groups. Join these and study with your peers in a safe, remote way.
When your results are released, we know you want good news. Use our matric resources to your advantage and smash your final exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you see a 777 on your college or matric results, it means that no result was issued for that particular subject. This usually happens when something went wrong with the exam process — for example, if you:
- Missed the exam due to illness or an emergency,
- Were absent without a valid reason,
- Or your exam paper was lost or disqualified.
To fix this, you’ll need to contact the Department of Education or your college to find out if you can rewrite the paper or provide the missing information. A 777 does not mean you failed, but it also doesn’t give you a mark — it’s like a blank space waiting to be filled in.
In the South African Matric system, any mark below 30% is considered a fail for that subject. But here’s a more detailed breakdown:
- Below 30% = Fail
- 30%–39% = Pass at a basic level, but may not be enough if it’s for key subjects like Home Language or Mathematics.
- 40%–49% = Acceptable pass
- 50%+ = Good pass (and helps improve your overall results)
To pass Matric, you must meet specific subject requirements, not just pass everything. If you fail your Home Language or too many subjects, you may not receive a full National Senior Certificate — even if your overall average is above 30%.
The letter “D” on your matric certificate or report card is a symbol grade that represents a certain percentage range. Here’s what it means:
- D = 50%–59%, also called a Moderate Achievement
Here’s a quick guide to all symbol grades:
| Symbol | Percentage | Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80% – 100% | Outstanding Achievement |
| B | 70% – 79% | Meritorious Achievement |
| C | 60% – 69% | Satisfactory Achievement |
| D | 50% – 59% | Moderate Achievement |
| E | 40% – 49% | Adequate Achievement |
| F | 30% – 39% | Elementary Achievement |
| FF | 0% – 29% | Not Achieved (Fail) |
