With NBT Preparation is the best way to adequately prepare for the MAT NBT is to start in Grade 10 with a dedicated problem-solving approach to mathematics.
The NBT assesses your prior knowledge – what you know and what you are able to do. Go to the NBT website to find out what is covered in the tests. Even if you’re applying to more than one university, you need only write the tests once.
How do I register?
- You must register online to write the tests and pay upfront. Go to the NBT website to register.
- The costs of the tests for the 2026 admission cycle are:
- R125 for AQL only
- R250 for AQL and MAT
- Even if you’re applying to more than one university, you need only write the tests once.
For more information, go to the NBT website. If you have any queries about the NBT, contact them at the Call Centre (021-650 3523), or connect with on Facebook or Twitter.
Make sure you book a test well ahead of the application deadline. Remember you only need to write the test once and it is valid for 3 years. Amazing, right? We think so too!
