{"id":296,"date":"2026-01-30T22:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/?p=296"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:56:34","slug":"grade-12-re-mark-fees-how-much-does-it-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/grade-12-re-mark-fees-how-much-does-it-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade 12 Re-mark Fees: How Much Does It Cost in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you think your Matric National Senior Certificate (NSC) results do not reflect your actual performance, you can apply for a re\u2011check, remark, or viewing of your exam scripts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These services help ensure your marks are correct and can sometimes improve your final results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.za\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Basic Education<\/a> (DBE) allows candidates to submit these requests shortly after results are released. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Remark and How Is It Different from a Re\u2011Check?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A remark means your exam script is thoroughly re\u2011assessed by a different marker to check that all answers were marked correctly and fairly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A re\u2011check looks only at whether all answers were marked and the totals were calculated correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both services are official options if you are unhappy with your results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matric Remark Fees for 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For learners writing the 2025\/2026 Matric exams and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/old-matric-syllabus-can-you-still-rewrite\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/old-matric-syllabus-can-you-still-rewrite\/\">checking results<\/a> in early 2026, the official remark costs are set per subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remark:<\/strong> R120 per subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Re\u2011check:<\/strong> R30 per subject.<br>These fees apply each time you request the service for an individual subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viewing Your Script After a Remark or Re\u2011Check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to view your exam script after the remark or re\u2011check has been completed, there is an additional fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The viewing fee allows you to see how your answers were marked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Viewing of script:<\/strong> Around R230 after the remark or re\u2011check process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Pays the Fees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All candidates who apply for remarking or re\u2011checking must pay the applicable fees at the time of application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, learners who are registered full\u2011time at no\u2011fee public schools may be able to apply for a rebate or exemption for the remark\/re\u2011check fees through their school or district if they qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Apply and Pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for remarking and re\u2011checking usually open when Matric results are released (mid\u2011January) and close by <strong>27\u202fJanuary\u202f2026<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can submit your application and payment at your school, district education office, or online through the DBE\u2019s e\u2011Services portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens After You Apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you submit your application and pay the fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The script is re\u2011checked or remarked by authorised examiners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results of the remark are typically released by <strong>March\u202f2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your mark increases to a higher level after remarking, you may qualify for a refund of the remark fee at certain levels (province\u2011specific procedures may apply).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798714714\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. How much does it cost to remark a Matric subject in 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It costs <strong>R120 per subject<\/strong> to have your exam script remarked.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798719339\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. What is the fee for a re\u2011check of marks?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A re\u2011check of marks costs <strong>R30 per subject<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798720843\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">3. Can I view my script after remarking?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Viewing your script after remark or re\u2011check costs about <strong>R230<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798723620\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">4. Where do I submit my remark application?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You submit it at your school, district office, or online via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.za\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DBE\u2019s e\u2011Services portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798724741\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">5. When does the remark application period close?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The closing date is usually <strong>27\u202fJanuary\u202f2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798728275\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">6. Can I get a refund if my remark improves my mark?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Some provincial policies allow refunds if your mark increases to the next level after a remark.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798729626\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">7. Are fee exemptions available for some learners?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Full\u2011time learners at no\u2011fee public schools may qualify for exemption from remark\/re\u2011check fees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798732342\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">8. Will remarking change my final Matric results?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. If the new mark is higher, it replaces your original mark on your official record.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798733532\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">9. Can my marks go down after a remark?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Both increases and decreases are possible depending on the remark outcome.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769798738853\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">10. Is online payment available?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You can pay online through the DBE\u2019s e\u2011Services portal when applying.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you think your Matric National Senior Certificate (NSC) results do not reflect your actual performance, you can apply for a re\u2011check, remark, or viewing of your exam scripts. These services help ensure your marks are correct and can sometimes improve your final results. 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