The National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) are assessments for first-year applicants into higher education institutions. The NBTs were designed to measure a writer’s ability to transfer understanding of Academic Literacy, Quantitative Literacy and Mathematics to the demands of tertiary coursework.
- What is the pass mark for NBT test?
- Is the NBT difficult?
- Are NBT tests compulsory?
- How much does NBT cost?
There is no pass mark for the NBTs. Your scores place you in a benchmark band, which assists universities to make decisions about how ready you are for university studies.
How to book a test
Registration is online.
You NEED the following to register:
- Your official ID book (if you are not a citizen of South Africa, you will need your passport)
- City and site where you want to write
- NBT requirements from the institutions where you plan to apply
- Date when you want to write (allow 4 weeks to receive results)
- Pen and paper to record your username and EasyPay number
Take note of the following:
The NBT Project does not determine which test you must write nor the deadline for submitting results.
Most higher education institutions in South Africa post their requirements on their website and in their prospectus.
Your username (ID or Passport number) and password are used to:
- Complete the registration process if you did not finish
- Correct personal information
- Request change to test date or site
The EasyPay number assigned to you during registration is used to:
- Verify payment so that your results may be released.
You will receive an sms and an email confirming your test venue two days before your test.
