How do I prepare for the national benchmark test? How do I prepare for the test? Two booklets are available for teachers to use to assist in preparing you for the tests: AQL: Preparing your learners MAT: Preparing your learners Each of these booklets contain sample questions for you to practice and get a feel … Read more
Must I write both the AQL test and the MAT test? Must I write both the AQL test and the MAT test? The university and faculty where you apply will determine which tests you must write. The application requirements include closing dates and deadlines for receiving NBT results. This will help you decide when to … Read more
When should I write NBTs? You should write the NBTs when you feel ready. However, you must also meet the closing dates and deadlines for the institutions where you are applying. Remember also that you must allow time for your NBTs to be processed, scored and the results sent to institutions. The dates on which … Read more
What are The NBTs? The National Benchmark Tests (NBT) measure your academic readiness for University. The NBT Project is a national initiative run by Universities South Africa (formerly known as Higher Education South Africa: HESA). Some South African universities use the NBTs in addition to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for access to higher education, … Read more
NBT Results Take note of the following: The NBT Project does not determine which test you must write nor the deadline for submitting results. Most institutions in South Africa post their requirements on their website and in their prospectus. The username and EasyPay number assigned to you during registration is used to: Complete the registration … Read more
NBT Sample Questions WHAT IS IN THE NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS? Download exemplar questions for the Mathematics (MAT) test. Download exemplar questions for the Academic and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) test. The NBTs focus on academic readiness for university study. Each test requires you to apply prior learning – what you know and are able to do – to … Read more
NBT 2026 intake National test dates View our 2026 intake National test dates, or click through our calendar below. Test Dates Download a list of our venues and the test dates. If you are in an area too remote to be able to make a trip of a reasonable distance to the nearest testing centre, contact … Read more
National Benchmark Test NBT Login You NEED the following to register: Your official ID book (if you are not a citizen of South Africa, you will need your passport). A unique email address City and site where you want to write NBT requirements from the institutions where you plan to apply Date when you want to write … Read more
NBT Registration Please use Internet Explorer or Firefox to navigate this website. We have been informed of inconsistencies when navigating with Google Chrome. You NEED the following to register: Your official ID book (if you are not a citizen of South Africa, you will need your passport) A unique email address City and site where you … Read more
University of Cape Town UCT Undergraduate student funding 2026 NSFAS & UCT Financial Assistance As of 1 August 2016, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) opened its student-centred application model. First-time applications for financial aid, as well as funding renewal for those students who are already recipients of NSFAS funding, will be handled centrally … Read more