How to combine Matric Results for 2025 Application

Combining Matric results involves merging your results from different examination sessions into a single National Senior Certificate (NSC). This process allows you to improve your overall qualification by replacing previous lower scores with better ones.

Here’s how you can combine your Matric results:

Eligibility

• You must have registered for a minimum of five subjects in each exam session.
• You need to pass at least five subjects, including a language at the home level and a language of learning and teaching (LOLT).
• Only one subject failure is allowed for combination.
• You can only combine results from the past eight years.

Process

Download and complete the Replacement Certificate form: You can find it on the Department of Basic Education (DBE) website or your local provincial education department (https://www.education.gov.za/Informationfor/CertificationServices.aspx).

Gather and Submit Required Documents:

• Certified copies of results from each exam session you participated in.
• Certified copy of your Identity Document (ID).
• Proof of payment of the R130 fee (subject to change, confirm the current fee).

Take all completed documents to the nearest DBE office.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Only subjects with passing grades will be included in the combined certificate.
• If you converted a Higher Grade subject to a Standard Grade, the original mark will be used for combination.
• Combining results applies to theoretical subjects only. Practical subjects require re-writing the exam in case of failure.
• The processing time takes around four to six weeks.

Online Application

In some provinces, like Gauteng, you can apply online through the e-Re-Issue service on the e-Services portal. The process is similar to the manual one but with electronic document submission.

IMPORTANT:

• Carefully check your eligibility before applying.
• Ensure all documents are certified and complete.
• Keep track of your application reference number for follow-up.