The Department of Basic Education has officially released the National Senior Certificate (NSC) October/November 2025 Final Examination Timetable. The first week of the exams runs from Monday, 20 October 2025 to Friday, 24 October 2025, and includes key practical and language papers for matric learners across South Africa.
WEEK 1: 20 – 24 October 2025
Monday, 20 October 2025
Non-Examination Day
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
🖥️ Computer Applications Technology Paper 1 (Practical) – 3 hours
🗣️ Languages (Paper 1):
- Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL – 2 hours
- Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu FAL – 2 hours
- Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu SAL – 2 hours
- Hebrew SAL – 2 hours
- German HL, SAL – 2 hours
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
💻 Information Technology Paper 1 (Practical) – 3 hours
🗣️ Languages (Paper 1):
- Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Serbian, Spanish SAL – 2 hours
- Latin SAL – 3 hours
- Portuguese HL, FAL, SAL – 2 hours
Thursday, 23 October 2025
📖 English Papers:
- English HL Paper 3 – 3 hours
- English FAL Paper 3 – 2½ hours
- English SAL Paper 3 – 2½ hours
🗣️ Languages (Paper 2):
- Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Serbian, Spanish SAL – 2 hours
- Latin SAL – 2 hours
- Portuguese HL Paper 2 – 2½ hours
- Portuguese FAL, SAL Paper 2 – 2 hours
🐎 Equine Studies – 3 hours
Friday, 24 October 2025
📘 Afrikaans Papers:
- Afrikaans HL Paper 3 – 3 hours
- Afrikaans FAL Paper 3 – 2½ hours
- Afrikaans SAL Paper 3 – 2½ hours
🗣️ Languages (Paper 2):
- Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu HL – 2½ hours
- Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu FAL – 2 hours
- Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, Urdu SAL – 2 hours
- Hebrew SAL – 2 hours
- German HL Paper 2 – 2½ hours
- German SAL Paper 2 – 2 hours
Download the full timetable here:
Click here to view the full NSC 2025 Final Exam Timetable (PDF)
Final Notes for Matric Candidates
- Ensure you check your examination venue and time at your school.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
- Bring all required stationery and your ID document for every session.
- Keep calm, stay focused, and prepare thoroughly — the 2025 matric exams are your gateway to future success!