SC Or NSC - Quick Rules
Not sure which exam you should register for? Here are the main rules in plain language.
Senior Certificate (SC, Also Called Adult Matric)
Normally for people aged 21 or older who have Grade 9, a GETC, or an incomplete Senior Certificate or NSC.
If You Are 18 To 20 Years Old
You can only register in exceptional cases. The provincial Head of Department must approve it. This is usually done in person only.
NSC Part-Time
For people who already wrote the NSC from 2008 onwards. In most cases, you cannot add new subjects for the June exam.
How Many Subjects
You can write between 1 and 6 subjects in a year. Results from different exam sittings can be combined, under certain rules.
Changing From NSC To SC
Once you change from an incomplete NSC to the Senior Certificate, you usually cannot change back.