National Benchmark Test 2024-2025
National Benchmark Test 2024-2025
This page provides information on the National Benchmark Test (NBT) for the years 2024–2025.
What are NBTs exactly?
The National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) assess your preparedness for higher education. Some institutions consider NBT results alongside the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for admission, while certain South African colleges use these tests to evaluate the level of learning support a student may need during their enrollment.
In higher education institutions, first-year students undertake examinations known as the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). These tests aim to evaluate an individual’s capacity to adapt their academic literacy, quantitative literacy, and mathematical proficiency to the requirements of postsecondary education.
What should I study for NBTs?
- No practice tests or specialized study guides are provided. NBT evaluates your existing knowledge and skills. Visit the NBT website to learn more about the topics covered. You only need to take the tests once, regardless of the number of universities you are applying to.
Are NBTs required?
- NBTs are mandatory for all university applicants.
What is the cost of NBTs?
- AQL ONLY: R130 AQL & MAT: R260 Re-mark: R250
Can I apply to college without an NBT?
- No undergraduate programs require the NBT for the 2024 academic year.
How can I pass the NBT exam?
The free workbook is divided into subject and grade-level groups, emphasizing a focused problem-solving approach to mathematics starting in Grade 10, which is considered the most effective preparation for the MAT NBT.
- Note: In South Africa, NBTs are a prerequisite for university admissio
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