What does D mean in matric results?

A Diploma Pass (D): It offers high school graduates provisional entry into a Technikon/TVET college. A Higher Certificate Pass (H): It enables the student to gain provisional entry into a College or certificate course.
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What does H mean in matric?

Higher Certificate: This matric symbol gives you provisional entrance into any college or certificate course. Diploma Pass: You will be able to study at a Technikon or study a diploma course.
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What does the symbol B mean in matric?

These are explained in detail below: Bachelors pass (symbol B) The Bachelors symbol is the minimum symbol required to enter into a degree programme at a university. It is the best possible pass level you can achieve.
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What is a diploma pass?

Diploma. A Diploma pass means you qualify to study towards a Diploma Course at a tertiary institution. This includes TVET institutions.
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What percentage is a distinction in South Africa matric?

For the final standard exams, a 'normal pass' is given for an average mark 50%-59%, and a distinction is given for an average of 80% or more.
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Is Distinction an A?

A grade 8 is slightly below an A*, whereas a grade 9 is above. This means that an A and A* are both considered a distinction grade.
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How do you get a Bachelor in matric?

To achieve a Bachelors Degree pass, a candidate must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects and obtain:
  1. At least 40% for your Home Language (compulsory)
  2. At least 50% for four other subjects excluding Life Orientation.
  3. At least 30% in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) of the tertiary (Higher Education) institution.
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Can I go to university with a diploma pass?

A Diploma Pass is one of the pass levels in Matric. This is the second-best pass level. This is a good level of passing because it allows you to apply to a university or college for a Diploma Qualification.
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Can I study teaching with a diploma pass in matric?

If you have a diploma pass in matric, you can study at a higher learning institution in South Africa of your preferred choice where they accept and offer diploma pass in matric. With a diploma pass in matric you can study at; University. TVET Colleges.
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What is a BD pass?

Bachelor Degree Pass: This is the prerequisite pass you need to get into any South African university. That means the minimum marks needed for a university course are a BD pass.
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What is a bachelor pass?

A Bachelor's Pass means that you can study at any tertiary institution, as long as you meet the requirements for your chosen field of study. If you passed with a Bachelor's Pass, that means you got at least: 40% in your Home Language. 50% in four other High Credit subjects.
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Is Bachelor higher than diploma?

Last Updated : June 24, 2021. A Bachelor Degree pass will allow you to further your education at a university level, whilst a Diploma Pass will only give you access to diploma courses. Now that the marking of the matric finals has begun, it is important to understand the difference between 2 of the pass levels.
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What does 777 mean in matric results?

777 - outstanding mark. zz - ending (irregularity)
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What does SG and HG mean?

HG/SG stands for Higher grade(HG) and Standard Grade(SG). These terms are commonly used in relation to subjects in high school. When you choose your subjects in high school, you will have higher grade and lower grade subjects.
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How are matric final marks calculated?

So How Are Matric Results Calculated? All your class work, assignments, tests and exams you do throughout the year before the final exams counts for 25% of your final mark. The external final exam at the end of the year counts for 75%, except for Life Orientation which is 100% internal assessment.
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What is symbol C in matric results?

1. What does symbol c mean in matric results? The 60% to 69% mark, symbol C, falls under the substantial achievement level in the National Senior Certificate (NSE) and a second division achievement in the university.
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Can you fail a subject and still pass matric?

Yes, you can pass Matric if you have failed one subject, however to pass, you must: Get at least 30% or more for 6 other subjects, including Life Orientation. You cannot fail Life Orientation.
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Can I do teaching without matric?

You can study teaching without Matric but it would be a different qualification. All Universities that offer teaching require matric or at least a NQF level 4 certificate. You can however do an Education course at a TVET College which requires you to have Grade 9.
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Does UJ accept diploma pass?

The University of Johannesburg offers internationally respected and accepted certificates, diplomas and degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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What is distinction pass?

Passing with distinction usually means passing with consistent top grades like all A's and showing extra dedication, commitment and hard work which is recognized by the university.
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Can I pass matric with 5 subjects?

No, you can not pass matric with 5 subjects. You have to pass a minimum of 6 out of 7 subjects in order to pass matric.
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