Discover how to access your NSC Matric Results 2022 / 2023 through online/offline methods and find out the release date in this comprehensive article.
Great news for students who have taken the 2022 Matric exam rewrites, also known as the Second Chance Matric Programme. The Department of Basic Education has just announced the release of the results for this round, with over 230,000 candidates having sat for the exams.
When will the Matric Results 2022 be released?
The Department of Basic Education has announced the release schedule for the 2022 matriculants. Learners are advised to take note of the following important dates:
- January 19, 2023: The Minister will announce the results of the Class of 2022.
- January 20, 2023: The statement of results will be available at exam centers/schools.
- February 3, 2023: The last day to apply for remarking/rechecking of examination scripts.
- February 8, 2023: The last day to register for the 2023 May/June examinations.
- March 15, 2023: The last day to register for the 2023 October/November examinations.
It is important to note that learners can understand their Matric results by calculating their APS score based on the marks received. An example of how the APS score is calculated is provided below. Additionally, learners should be aware of other important dates announced by the department, including registration deadlines for examination checks, remarks, and rewrites.
How to Check Matric Results 2022 / 2023
There are various methods for accessing your Matric Results. These include checking online, in newspapers, through your high school, and on your cellphone. Each of these methods is explained below.
1. Check Matric Results Online
To check your Matric Results online, follow these simple steps:
- Check your results on the Department of Basic Education’s Matric Results Portal – https://www.education.gov.za/MatricResults/ExamResults/tabid/175/Default.aspx
- Enter your ID Number and Matric Examination Number in the required fields
- Click on the ‘Search’ button to access your Matric 2022 Results
- Note: You may need the following information to log in: Exam number, Home Language, Your personal details (name, surname, etc.)
- The DBE website is zero-rated, which means it can be accessed whether you have data or not.
Important Details about the Department of Basic Education Result Website:
- The DBE website is zero-rated, which means it can be accessed whether you have data or not.
- The results displayed on the website are for the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination.
- The Statement of Results is available at the school or exam center where the candidate took the exam. Some candidates’ results may not be shown on the website due to technical reasons.
- If this happens to you, please visit the school or exam center where you took the exam.
- The Department of Basic Education reserves the right to change any of the information published on the website.
- If you attended a public or government school, your results will definitely be available on this site.
Check Matric Results via IEB (Independent Examinations Board)
To check your Matric Results via IEB, follow these steps:
- Go to the IEB Matric Results 2022 Portal via http://www.ieb-online.co.za/asp/login.aspx
- Enter your Exam Number and Date of Birth in the required fields
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button to access your Matric 2022 / 2023 Results
Note that website traffic will be high on the release date, so expect delayed response times.
Check Matric Results via News24 Website
To check your Matric Results on News24 Website, follow these steps:
- Go to the News24 Matric Results 2022 Portal via https://www.news24.com/news24/matricresults
- Enter your Matric Examination Number in the required field Select your exam type, either NSC or IEB
- Click on the ‘Search’ button to access your Matric 2022 Results
Note: You may also search NSC Results by province on the News24 website.
2. MatricsMate App
- Download the MatricsMate app from Google Play Store or Apple Play Store
- Enter your 13 digit ID number and examination number.
- You will then be able to view the matric results as soon as they are available.
3. Get Gauteng Matric Results Online
You can access your results as soon as they are released through the GPG Matric App on your smartphone or any device with internet access.
- Simply visit the Guateng Matric Results checker page at https://results.gauteng.gov.za
- Enter your exam number
- Click search.
4. Check at Your High School
You can also obtain your Matric 2022 Results at your High School. Your school will provide you with your results a day after the initial release date, but keep in mind that this is not your official matric certificate. It is simply your results for each subject.
You will be able to obtain your official matric certificate once it has been printed in full. If you need more information or exact dates, please contact your school.
5. Find Matric Results in Newspapers
On the result release date, your results will be published in the National Newspapers including The Rapport, The Argus and The Star. Please keep in mind that it will only state whether or not you passed and with what symbol you passed – B for Bachelors Pass, D for Diploma, etc. This is not your full results.
6. Using Your Cell phone
You have the option to use your own cell phone or borrow someone else’s to receive your exam results. SABC Education and the Department of Basic Education offer an SMS service that enables you to register and receive your results as soon as they become available.
Enroll through SMS
- Send your exam number to 35658.
- Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation SMS.
- Proceed to answer some multiple-choice questions
- obtain your matric results instantly once they are released.
Use the USSD Service
To obtain your matric results, you can use the USSD service by
- dialing 12035658# and registering.
- You will then need to answer a few multiple-choice questions
- provide your ID number.
- Your results will be sent to you per subject. Be aware that USSD rates apply.
Alternatively, you can use the old-school method of phoning to access your matric results. Keep in mind that many other students will also be calling to obtain their results, so you may need to wait for some time before receiving yours.
Dial 082 152 for your results.
To obtain your results, dial 082 152.
Additionally, it is essential to apply now for rechecking or remarking of your matric papers if needed. If you have any inquiries or need to make corrections to this post, please leave a comment, and we will address it promptly.
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USSD charges are R1.50, and SMSs are also charged at the same rate.
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