GAUTENG – Education MEC Lebogang Maile has confirmed the province’s readiness for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which begin on 13 October and end on 26 November.
Gauteng has registered a record 203,794 candidates, an increase of 11,049 from 2025. These include 152,527 full-time learners and 51,267 part-time candidates and repeaters.
The province has prepared 1,065 examination centres, covering 77 subjects and 155 question papers.
The Gauteng Department of Education says it has also processed examination accommodations and concessions for qualifying candidates, working with all 15 districts to support learners.
The department has wished the Class of 2026 well as they begin their examinations.