{"id":332,"date":"2026-02-19T21:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T21:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/?p=332"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:02:37","slug":"nmu-aps-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/nmu-aps-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Nelson Mandela University 2027: Your APS Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you plan to study at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in 2027, understanding the Admission Point Score (APS) system is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMU uses the APS to assess your National Senior Certificate (NSC) results and decide if you meet the minimum entry requirements for undergraduate programmes, including Higher Certificates, Diplomas, and Bachelor\u2019s degrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your APS shows your overall academic achievement and forms part of the admission process<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is calculated from your school subject results and compared with programme\u2011specific APS requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee admission, especially for competitive fields, but calculating your score correctly improves your chances of acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMU APS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Admission Point Score (APS) at Nelson Mandela University translates your NSC subject results into points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each subject you passed in Matric earns several APS points depending on your final mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMU typically calculates APS based on your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation in most calculations). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your total APS is then compared with the minimum score required for the programme you want to study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMU may add a bonus for applicants from certain school quintiles, but the core APS calculation is based on subject performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMU APS Conversion Table (2027)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is how your NSC percentage converts to APS points at Nelson Mandela University:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NSC Percentage<\/strong><\/td>APS Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
90% \u2013 100%<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
80% \u2013 89%<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
70% \u2013 79%<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
60% \u2013 69%<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
50% \u2013 59%<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
40% \u2013 49%<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
30% \u2013 39%<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
0% \u2013 29%<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u205fThis table shows how many APS points each subject earns based on your final Matric percentage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMU uses a seven\u2011point scale for APS calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step\u2011by\u2011Step Instructions to Calculate Your NMU APS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow these steps to work out your NMU APS for 2027:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Gather Your Final NSC Results
    Use your official Grade 12 percentage results for each subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Your Best Six Subjects
    Choose your six strongest subjects. NMU usually excludes Life Orientation in APS calculations, so do not include it in the six counted. Subjects like English, Mathematics (or Mathematical Literacy if accepted), Physical Sciences, and others contribute to your APS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Convert Each Subject Mark to APS Points
    Use the APS conversion table above to assign points for each of your six subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Add All APS Points Together
    Add the points for your six subjects to get your total APS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Check Your Total Against Programme Requirements
    Compare your total APS with the minimum requirement for the qualification you want to study. Each degree or diploma may have a different minimum score.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Calculating an NMU APS Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Suppose your six best NSC results are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. English: 75% \u2192 6 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Afrikaans: 80% \u2192 7 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Mathematics: 69% \u2192 6 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Physical Science: 65% \u2192 5 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Life Sciences: 72% \u2192 6 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Business Studies: 60% \u2192 5 points<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Your APS = 6 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 5 = 35 points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is your NMU APS and can be compared with the minimum requirements for programmes such as Business, Science, or Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Minimum APS Requirements by Qualification Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      NMU sets minimum APS requirements for different fields of study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      These scores and subject requirements can change year to year, and they vary by faculty and programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Always verify exact requirements via the official prospectus for 2027, but below are typical standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Higher Certificate Programmes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n