Matriculation or secondary school final exams are one of the most crucial exams in the life of a student in South Africa. It's a defining moment and requires a lot of effort and dedication to attain good results. The long wait finally comes to an end when the matric results are released usually in January the following year. The Department of Basic Education has made it easy for students to get their matric results via SMS. In this article, you'll learn how to get your matric results via SMS in 2023.
Step 1: Register to Receive Matric Results
Before you can receive your matric results via SMS, you must first register beforehand, and ensure you provide the correct details. Registration usually opens towards the end of the current academic year, and the Basic Education Department usually announces the dates. The registration process is quick and straightforward, and you'll need the following information:
- Exam number: This is the same exam number that you used when you wrote your final exams. It is a unique identifier assigned to every candidate who writes the exams.
- ID Number: This is your South African Identification Document number.
- Cell phone number: This is the number that you wish to receive the results on via SMS.
Once you have these details, you're ready to register for your matric results via SMS.
Step 2: Send an SMS to Receive Your Matric Results
After you register, you'll receive confirmation that your application has been successful. The next step is to send an SMS to obtain your results when they become available. Here are the steps:
- Compose a new SMS.
- Enter your exam number.
- Enter your ID number.
- Send the SMS to specified number as announced by the Department of Basic Education.
Once you have sent the SMS, sit tight and wait for the results to arrive. The results will be sent to your phone as soon as they are released. Please be advised that network delays may occur, so it's best to be patient and wait.
Note:
It's important to ensure that the details provided during registration are correct as incorrect details may result in delayed SMS delivery or the failure to receive results via SMS.
Conclusion
Getting your matric results via SMS is a quick and convenient way to access your results. It's important to remember to register beforehand with the correct details to make sure that there are no delays or issues when you're ready to receive your results. Using this simple guide, you can receive your matric results via SMS, and be on your way to the next step of your journey.
