Who this is for in South Africa
South Africa has one of the oldest Indian-origin communities in the world, centred on Durban and KwaZulu-Natal since the 1860s. Almost all families are South African citizens, and their children sit the NSC or the IEB matric.
- Durban
- Pietermaritzburg
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Cape Town
The decision
Which subjects to take from Grade 10 — above all Mathematics or Maths Literacy — and which university programme to aim for.
- “If she takes Maths Literacy, which degrees are closed to her?”
- “He wants to study medicine like his cousin. How do we know it fits him?”
- “Which careers suit a learner who is strong in languages but not in science?”
School systems, and where the assessment fits
- Grade 9 subject choice
- The stream ranking helps choose a subject package for Grades 10–12, and its note on what each option closes off reads directly onto the Mathematics question.
- Matric year and applications
- For Grade 11 and 12 learners, the Class 11–12 report’s career matches help set university programme preferences.
From South Africa to a college in India
- Studying in India is an uncommon route from South Africa; foreign nationals apply to Indian universities directly or through DASA for NITs.
- ICCR scholarships for South African students are listed on the Study in India portal.
Staying in South Africa, or going elsewhere
- Universities rank applicants by an Admission Point Score calculated from matric results, with minimum subject requirements per programme.
- Some programmes also require the National Benchmark Tests.
- TVET colleges offer vocational qualifications and routes into work.
What the report covers from here
For a South African learner the profile and career matches are the useful part and apply at home. The Indian colleges, entrance exams and rupee salary bands in the report are not a guide to South African universities or pay.
Prices when paying from South Africa
The report costs the same rupee amount as in India. A South African card that allows international online purchases pays it, and your bank converts from rand.
| Stage | Report, incl. GST |
|---|---|
| Class 8–10 | ₹699 |
| Class 11–12 | ₹799 |
| College student | ₹899 |
| Working professional | ₹799 |
Questions from families in South Africa
- Does the report cover Maths versus Maths Literacy?
- Not by name. It ranks subject streams and shows what each closes off; a stream without Mathematics maps closely onto the Maths Literacy choice.
- Which assessment should a Grade 9 learner take?
- The Class 8–10 assessment, before subject choices are finalised.
For schools. Schools in Durban and Johannesburg can register free and read five complete evaluation reports before deciding whether to use the assessment in Grade 9.
5 free evaluation testsThis is a career-guidance instrument. It is not a clinical or diagnostic tool. It does not measure intelligence, IQ, or a person’s worth. Its results are one input among several, and are intended to be interpreted with a trained counsellor.