The 2026 October/November NSC examinations run from 13 October to 25 November 2026. As of 22 October 2026, the examination session is already underway. Use your school’s subject-specific timetable and the official DBE timetable for your own papers. Results will be available only after the official release for that examination session.
Where To Get Your Matric Results
Getting your the relevant examination year matric results is a lot easier than it used to be. Of course, your first port of call should always be your school, which will have the results for you after noon on release day. However, there are plenty of other options.
- Use the Department of Basic Education’s Online Portal - ADVERTISEMENT -
- Use the USSD or SMS services to get your matric results on your phone
- Check the newspapers for published results.
It is important to remember that these results are not the same as your official statement of results. This, which you will receive with your matric certificate, is the document that tertiary education institutions will want from you to prove your results. This will need to be collected from your school,m or by arrangement from a Department of Education office. They can be replaced if lost, but this is a paid process, so be careful with your certificates.
How Can I Check My Matric Results Online?
The easiest way to check your 2026 matric results online will be through the Department of Basic Education’s Online Portal. You will be able to view your results after they are officially released. You will sign on with your ID number and your matric exam number- the one you used during the exam session. Your school may also offer online services, and you can check your result in many newspapers published online, too.
How Do I Check My News24 Matric Results?
News24 and many other national, provincial, and local newspapers also publish the matric results annually. Don’t worry! Your results will not be published with your ID or name alongside it, to maintain confidentiality and privacy. Instead, you will look up your exam results on these lists by your matric exam number. Remember that these are third-party services, and they may not be as accurate as getting your results directly from the Department of Basic Education either through your school or their online portal and phone services.
Can I Check My Matric Results Online With My ID Number?
You will need your ID number to check your matric results online through the Department of Basic Education portal. However, you cannot check your matric results anywhere without also having your matric exam number. This is the number you were issued when you wrote your final exams. If you have forgotten this, check any communication you have regarding the final exam session, such as letters about the exam center, as it should be written there. Alternatively, you can contact your school for assistance.
You should receive your official matric certificate and statement of results from the school at which you wrote your exams, or via collection/post from the Department of Basic Education.
When Are Matric Results Released?
The 2025 National Senior Certificate results were announced nationally on 12 January 2026, with individual candidate results available from 13 January 2026. The examination year and the results-release year are different. For another examination session, check the DBE’s official results information.
How Can I Check My Matric Results By Phone?
There are two ways to get your matric results by phone:
SMS your matric exam number and ID number to 35658. Once you finish the steps for registration, you will receive your results by SMS on your phone on the day they are released. There are costs to register for this service- currently R3.
Alternatively, you can use the USSD service on the day results are announced. Dial *120*35658# and follow the prompts, including your ID number and matric exam number. Once this process is complete, results per subject will be sent to your phone per subject.
Getting your your matric results is easier than ever. Luckily, you no longer have to wait for your school to open to get your results, and you have many easy ways to access your results nearly immediately once they are released. We wish you the best of luck!
