{"id":119,"date":"2024-06-09T20:35:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T20:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2026-09-17T07:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:25:15","slug":"is-there-a-matric-rewrite-at-unisa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/is-there-a-matric-rewrite-at-unisa\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There A Matric Rewrite At Unisa?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No. Unisa does not offer matric rewrites. The only official way to rewrite matric subjects is to register with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), at eservices.gov.za<\/a> or a district education office. The longer explanation is in can I upgrade my matric at Unisa?<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Question<\/th>Answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Who runs matric rewrites?<\/td>The Department of Basic Education<\/td><\/tr>
When are rewrite exams?<\/td>May\/June; NSC candidates improving results can also register for October\/November<\/td><\/tr>
When is registration?<\/td>For 2026 it ran from 1 October 2025 to 6 February 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Does it cost money?<\/td>Registering with the DBE Second Chance Matric Programme is free<\/td><\/tr>
Can Unisa help later?<\/td>Yes, once you have the matric pass its programmes require<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Adults without matric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are 21 or older and never obtained a matric certificate, the Amended Senior Certificate is the adult option, also registered through the DBE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unisa routes after matric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Higher certificates for a higher certificate pass, where subject rules are met.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Some higher certificates, such as the Higher Certificate in Law, also accept NC(V) Level 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Diplomas and degrees for diploma and bachelor’s passes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Websites or agents selling “Unisa matric rewrite” registration are not official.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Can I rewrite matric through Unisa?<\/h3>\n
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    No. Unisa is a university; you register rewrites with the Department of Basic Education.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Does Unisa accept NC(V) Level 4?<\/h3>\n
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    For some programmes, such as the Higher Certificate in Law, if you meet the language requirement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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