2025 NSC May/June Exam Timetable—Overview

The Department of Basic Education has released the official May/June 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) timetable:

Week 1

  • 8 May
    • Session 1 (09:00): Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 (Practical)
    • Session 2 (14:00): Business Studies Paper 1  

Week 2

  • 12 May (Monday)
    • 09:00: English Home Language P1 (2 hrs)
    • 14:00: English First Additional Language P1 (2 hrs)
  • 13 May (Tuesday): Business Studies P2 (Afternoon, 2 hrs)
  • 14 May (Wednesday): Afrikaans HL P1 & Afrikaans FAL P1 (2 hrs each)
  • 15 May (Thursday): Mathematics P1 & Mathematical Literacy P1 (3 hrs each)
  • 16 May (Friday): Geography P1 (Morning, 3 hrs)  

Week 3

  • 19 May (Monday): Mathematics P2 & Mathematical Literacy P2 (3 hrs each)
  • 20 May (Tuesday): Geography P2 (Morning, 3 hrs) & Accounting P1 (Afternoon, 2 hrs)
  • 21 May (Wednesday): CAT P2 (Theory) (Afternoon, 3 hrs)
  • 22 May (Thursday): English HL P2 (2½ hrs) & English FAL P2 (2½ hrs)
  • 23 May (Friday): Physical Sciences P1 (3 hrs)  

Week 4

  • 26 May (Monday): Physical Sciences P2 (3 hrs)
  • 27 May (Tuesday): History P1 (3 hrs) & Accounting P2 (2 hrs)
  • 28 May (Wednesday): Afrikaans HL P2 & Afrikaans FAL P2 (2½ hrs each)
  • 29 May (Thursday): English HL P3 (3 hrs) & English FAL P3 (2½ hrs)
  • 30 May (Friday): Life Sciences P1 (2½ hrs)  

May–June Mid-Year Summary

  • Start: 8 May 2025
  • End: 30 May 2025
  • Covers a wide range of subjects across both sessions.  

2025 NSC Final (Oct/Nov) Exam Timetable — Highlights

The final NSC exams for Grade 12 are scheduled for October and November 2025:

  • Exam Period: 21 October to 27 November 2025  
  • Notable Dates:
    • 21 October: CAT P1 (Practical)
    • 31 Oct: Mathematics P1
    • 3 Nov: Mathematics P2
    • 7 Nov: Physical Sciences P1
    • 14 Nov: Life Sciences P1
    • 29 Oct: English Home Language P1
    • Final practical rewrites for IT and CAT on 27 November  

Tips for Students

  1. Download the full PDF timetable from the Department of Basic Education website to track all subjects clearly.  
  2. Use this schedule to plan your study blocks, focusing first on subjects with early exams.
  3. Balance your revision sessions—alternate between morning and afternoon times to mirror exam conditions.
  4. Prioritize rest and wellness, especially between sessions and exam weeks.

Would you like a printable version (PDF link) of the full timetable? Or maybe help organizing a study schedule based on your specific subjects? Let me know—I’m happy to assist!

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