South Africa / NSC finals
Grade 12 exam timetable 2026
Dates, start times and durations for the final examinations in subjects supported by Study Surge.
Checked against the DBE timetable on 11 October 2026Official timetable PDF
October to November 2026
Study Surge subject schedule
The official PDF includes the complete NSC timetable. Always confirm your venue and final arrangements with your school.
| Date | Time | Subject | Paper | Duration | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Computer Applications Technology | Paper 1: Practical | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Information Technology | Paper 1: Practical | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Economics | Paper 1 | 2 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Agricultural Sciences | Paper 1 | 2.5 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | History | Paper 1 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Information Technology | Paper 2: Theory | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Accounting | Paper 1 | 2 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Engineering Graphics and Design | Paper 1 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Mathematics | Paper 1 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Mathematical Literacy | Paper 1 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Mathematics | Paper 2 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Mathematical Literacy | Paper 2 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Engineering Graphics and Design | Paper 2 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Accounting | Paper 2 | 2 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Geography | Paper 1 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Computer Applications Technology | Paper 2: Theory | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Physical Sciences | Paper 1: Physics | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Tourism | Written paper | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Physical Sciences | Paper 2: Chemistry | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Business Studies | Paper 1 | 2 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Geography | Paper 2 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Life Sciences | Paper 1 | 2.5 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Life Sciences | Paper 2 | 2.5 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Dramatic Arts | Written paper | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Agricultural Sciences | Paper 2 | 2.5 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | Business Studies | Paper 2 | 2 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | History | Paper 2 | 3 hours | Past papers | |
| 14:00 | Economics | Paper 2 | 2 hours | Past papers | |
| 09:00 | CAT / IT | Paper 1 rewrite | 3 hours | Official notice |
This table highlights subjects available in Study Surge and is not a replacement for the complete official DBE timetable or your school's examination instructions.
Plan backwards
Give each paper a preparation date.
Start with the closest paper, identify weak topics from a timed attempt, then schedule the next revision session before the examination day.