Tertiary institutions ‘will wait’ for late matric registrations
The Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande has told prospective students that the relatively late release of the matric exam results will not impact their chances of furthering their studies.
The result of the 2022 matric final exams will only be released on Thursday evening, with individual pupils able to access their results on Friday.
University registration for the upcoming academic year began on Monday and is set to close on 20 February.
The department’s Ishmael Mnisi says several universities and colleges will allow late registrations.
"Prospective students are advised to continue to liaise with the universities of their choices through their communication channels.
"Most of our Technical, Vocational and Training Colleges have commenced with their teaching and learning including practicals following the successful online registration process. Some of the colleges are still accepting students in areas where the enrolment targets are not met. The department’s TVET branch is monitoring the developments at each college.
"In order to further assist prospective students, the department has activated the services of the Central Application Clearing House (CACH) to assist individuals to access university, college and skills development opportunities. The system will open on the 24th January to the 31st March.”
Mnisi adds that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme results will be communicated once confirmation has been received from the institutions.
"The minister wishes to also remind students that application results will be communicated to all applicants once NSFAS has received confirmation from the institution that an academic offer has been made. This will be communicated all students via SMS, email and through student’s myNSFAS account.”
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