Matric Re-Mark and Re-Check 2027: How to Apply After Your Results

By SA Gov Info

Matric re-mark and re-check 2027: R120 per subject for a re-mark and R30 for a re-check in 2026, window of about two weeks, results expected January 2027
Quick answer: If you think a matric (NSC) exam was marked wrongly, you can apply for a re-check or a re-mark after the results come out in January 2027. In January 2026, the fees were R120 per subject for a re-mark and R30 per subject for a re-check. The 2027 dates and fees will be announced with the results. Apply quickly, because the window is short.

Re-Check, Re-Mark or Viewing: What Is the Difference?

OptionWhat happensFee in January 2026
Re-checkThe marks are added up again and checked that every answer was markedR30 per subject
Re-markThe paper is marked again by a different markerR120 per subject
View your scriptYou see your marked exam paper, after the re-mark or re-checkDiffers by province

Fees for 2027 have not been announced yet. Check with your provincial education department in January.

When Can You Apply?

The application window opens shortly after the results are released. In January 2026 the window ran for about two weeks. The 2027 window will be announced by the Department of Basic Education with the 2026 results, which are expected in mid-January 2027. See matric results.

How to Apply for a Re-Mark

The process depends on your province:

  1. Get your official statement of results from your school.
  2. Decide which subjects to have re-marked or re-checked.
  3. Apply at your school, at your district office or online, depending on your province. In the Western Cape in 2026, applications were only accepted online at eservices.gov.za.
  4. Pay the fee for each subject.
  5. Wait for the outcome. Your marks can go up, stay the same or go down.

Should You Apply?

A re-mark can help if:

  • you are a few marks short of a pass or of a university admission requirement,
  • your mark is much lower than your marks during the year, or
  • you need a better mark for a bursary or NSFAS.

Remember that a re-mark can also lower your mark.

If You Still Do Not Pass

If you do not get the marks you need, you can rewrite subjects. See the matric rewrite programme and adult matric registration.

Matric Re-Mark Questions

How much is a matric re-mark?

In January 2026 it cost R120 per subject, and a re-check R30 per subject. The 2027 fees will be announced with the results.

When can I apply for a matric re-mark in 2027?

After the 2026 matric results are released in January 2027. The window is usually about two weeks.

Can my marks go down after a re-mark?

Yes. A re-mark can raise, keep or lower your mark.

Where do I apply for a re-mark?

At your school, district office or online, depending on your province.