South Africa’s Department of Basic Education has published the confirmed 2025 NSC exam timetable.
Grade 12 learners will begin their final exams on 20 October and finish on 27 November 2025.
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First Exam Paper:
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – Computer Applications Technology P1 (Practical)
Final Paper:
Thursday, 27 November 2025 – IT and CAT Practical Rewrites
Key Highlights from the 2025 NSC Final Exam
Timetable
Exam Period Duration
- Start Date: 20 October 2025
- End Date: 27 November 2025
- The examination schedule spans six weeks, covering subjects from Languages and Sciences to Business, Arts, and Technical fields.
Core Subjects
- Mathematics P1 – Friday, 31 October 2025
- Mathematics P2 – Monday, 3 November 2025
- Physical Sciences P1 – Friday, 7 November 2025
- Life Sciences P1 – Friday, 14 November 2025
- Business Studies P1 – Thursday, 6 November 2025
- Geography P1 – Wednesday, 12 November 2025
- English Home Language P1 – Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Life Orientation
- Life Orientation (LO CAT):
- Monday, 1 September 2025 (main paper)
- Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (rewrite)
Practical Exams and Special Papers
- Performing Arts Practical Exams: 14 August to 24 October 2025
- Visual Arts & Design Practical Exams: 14 to 24 October 2025
- IT and CAT Practical Rewrites: 27 November 2025
