At Ikhala TVET College, registering comes after you have been accepted. Once the college marks you “Provisionally Accepted” on its Coltech portal at ikhala.coltech.co.za, you accept the offer there, print your enrolment form and follow the registration dates the college announces on ikhala.edu.za.
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From offer to first class
- Watch for the selection outcome by SMS or email.
- Log in to the portal and accept the offer while it shows “Provisionally Accepted”.
- Print the enrolment form.
- Write the PACE test as the college instructs.
- Register on the published days and start classes.
Example: January 2026 dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | 12 to 14 January 2026 |
| Classes started | 19 January 2026 |
| Late registration | Not allowed |
Trimester programmes have their own intakes; registration for the third trimester of 2026 was announced for after 18 August 2026.
Returning students
Students continuing their studies complete a Re-Admission Form and use the student login on the portal instead of applying as new students.
Use only ikhala.edu.za and the Coltech portal. Look-alike Ikhala domains exist that are not run by the college.
The application stage is covered in the Ikhala online application guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Provisionally Accepted” mean at Ikhala?
You have been selected, but you must accept the offer on the portal and complete registration.
Does Ikhala allow late registration?
For January 2026 the college said no late registrations would be accepted.

