End of National Senior Certificate Examinations
The MEC has expressed his sincere gratitude to all officials who oversaw the NSC Examination process.
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH – NOVEMBER 27 marked the last day of the National Senior Certificate Examinations, with the Visual Arts, three hour morning exam and Music P2 Comprehension exam.
The NSC examinations commenced on the October 26, with the record highest number of 112 050 and 38 628 full time and part-time candidates, respectively, totalling 150 678. This total is an increase of 6972 compared to the 2014 enrolment of 143 706, registered for the NSC.
This year, the Gauteng Education Department has seen a drastic reduction in the number of irregularities and a more coordinated approach in the management and administration of the examination in the province. Exam materials were successfully escorted to Nodal Points on time.
The province was also administering the Common examinations for the first time this year. The common examinations also went very well. Any technical issues that did not affect the credibility of the examinations were dealt with.
The MEC has expressed his sincere gratitude to all officials who oversaw the NSC Examination process. Marking of the papers will commence on 30 November 2015, and the marking will be captured on 01 December 2015. The Minister of Basic Education, will release the results on 05 January 2016, while the Gauteng Provincial Government will release the results on 06 January 2016.
The Gauteng Department of Education wishes all learners the very best of luck and success!
