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The Gauteng Department of Health has urged matriculants to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing as they prepare to begin their final examinations on Tuesday, warning that excessive pressure, inadequate sleep and unhealthy study habits can affect their performance. The Class of 2026 begins writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on Tuesday, 13 October, during Mental Health Awareness Month.

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The 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations will enter their first full week next week, with matric pupils set to write a range of subjects from Tuesday 13 October to Friday 16 October. According to the official October/November 2026 NSC examinations timetable, the week will include practical examinations, language papers and several subject papers. Matric Computer Applications Technology (CAT) writing will kick off the week with Paper 1 Practical at 9am.