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NBT 2026 Test Dates and How to Book

Full 2026 NBT dates, online session dates, Sunday sessions, booking steps, and the full province-by-province 2027 intake test site list.

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Book your NBT here (official site)

Students should book on the official NBT registration portal: https://nbtests.uct.ac.za/. Use only the official site when choosing your test date and venue.

Book on Official NBT Portal

2026 NBT test dates

NBT Test DateLast Day to Register OnlineLast Day to Pay FeesResults Available to InstitutionsResults Available to Writers
9 May19 Apr27 Apr01 Jun08 Jun
16 May26 Apr04 May08 Jun15 Jun
30 May10 May18 May22 Jun29 Jun
6 Jun17 May25 May29 Jun06 Jul
7 Jun17 May25 May29 Jun06 Jul
20 Jun31 May08 Jun13 Jul20 Jul
27 Jun7 Jun15 Jun20 Jul27 Jul
4 Jul15 Jun22 Jun27 Jul03 Aug
5 Jul15 Jun22 Jun27 Jul03 Aug
11 Jul21 Jun29 Jun03 Aug10 Aug
18 Jul28 Jun06 Jul10 Aug17 Aug
25 Jul5 Jul13 Jul17 Aug24 Aug
1 Aug12 Jul20 Jul24 Aug31 Aug
2 Aug12 Jul20 Jul24 Aug31 Aug
15 Aug26 Jul03 Aug07 Sep14 Sep
22 Aug2 Aug10 Aug14 Sep21 Sep
29 Aug9 Aug17 Aug21 Sep28 Sep
5 Sep16 Aug24 Aug28 Sep05 Oct
12 Sep23 Aug31 Aug05 Oct12 Oct
26 Sep6 Sep14 Sep19 Oct26 Oct
3 Oct13 Sep21 Sep26 Oct02 Nov
10 Oct20 Sep28 Sep02 Nov09 Nov
9 Jan6 Dec14 Dec01 Feb08 Feb
Sunday test sessionOnline session

Online sessions and session count

  • Online sessions: 20 June, 25 July, 5 September
  • Total online sessions: 3
  • Total pencil-and-paper sessions: 20
  • Legend: Green row = Sunday test session
  • Legend: Yellow row = Online session

How to book your NBT test

  • Go to https://nbtests.uct.ac.za/
  • Register with your ID/passport and personal details
  • Choose your test date and preferred site (or an online session, where available)
  • Complete payment and keep your reference details
  • Check your email/SMS confirmations before test day

Book as early as possible, especially if you want an online session or a high-demand venue. Venue availability differs by province and date.

NBT Test Sites: 2027 intake (provided list)

The following site list is included as provided. Site availability changes by date. Confirm your final available options when booking on the official portal.

Eastern Cape

  • Grahamstown: Rhodes University
  • Matatiele: King Edward High School
  • Ndaliso Secondary School
  • Nelson Mandela University
  • Mthatha: Umtata High School
  • Michausdal Senior Secondary
  • Ngangelizwe High School
  • Walter Sisulu University Butterworth Campus
  • Walter Sisulu University Buffalo City
  • Port St Johns Youth Centre
  • Aliwal North High School

Free State

  • University of the Free State Qwaqwa Campus
  • Central University of Technology Welkom Campus
  • Central University of Technology Bloemfontein Campus
  • Harrismith High School

Gauteng

  • University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
  • Eduvos Pretoria Campus
  • Eduvos Midrand Campus
  • Eduvos Bedfordview Campus
  • Carleton Jones High School
  • Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE)
  • Sefako Makgatho University of Health Care Science (MEDUNSA)
  • St Johns College
  • Greenside High School
  • Midrand High School
  • Eden Glen High School
  • Oasis of Praise Community Centre: Vanderbijlpark
  • Masithwalisane Secondary School
  • Star Schools SA, Braamfontein
  • Horizon High School, Stafford
  • Rosebank College Braamfontein
  • Rondebult Secondary School
  • Laerskool Esperanza

KwaZulu-Natal

  • Umlazi Makhumbuza High School
  • Howick High School
  • Durban Girls College
  • Alexandra High School
  • Stadio - Musgrave Durban
  • Ashton International College Ballito
  • Port Shepstone: Creston College
  • Pietermaritzburg: Hilton College
  • Botha's Hill: Kearsney College
  • Newcastle High School
  • Emeris-Umhlanga Campus (Vega Durban)
  • Treverton College
  • Midlands Community College
  • Pietermaritzburg: Maritzburg College
  • Ulundi: Masibumbane High School
  • Ladysmith High School
  • Pongola Education Centre
  • Kwanotshelwa Secondary School
  • Kloof High School
  • Scottburgh High School

Limpopo

  • University of Limpopo: Turfloop Campus
  • Giyani Science Centre
  • Rosebank College Polokwane
  • Thohoyandou Technical High
  • Polokwane: Tshwane University of Technology
  • Jane Furse Comprehensive School
  • Rixile Education Centre (Palabora Foundation)

Mpumalanga

  • White River: Uplands College
  • Sidlamafa Secondary School
  • Piet Retief: Piet Retief High School
  • Rosebank College Nelspruit
  • Bunny Khosa High School, Kildare Village, Bushbuckridge
  • Acornhoek Academy, Agincourt Village, Bushbuckridge

North West

  • Mahikeng: International School of SA
  • Rustenburg: Science Paradym Foundation

Northern Cape

  • St Patricks CBC
  • Steinkopf High School
  • Upington: Duineveld High School

Western Cape

  • University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • University of Stellenbosch
  • Tygerberg: Stellenbosch University
  • Worcester: Boland College
  • Vredenburg: Weston High School
  • York High School: George
  • Spine Road High School: Mitchells Plain

Always verify live date/site availability before paying, because sessions and seats can fill up or change.

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