University of South Africa Unisa Examination 2023

University of South Africa Unisa Examination 2023 – See Details Below:

Examinations

Aegrotat and Special Exams

An aegrotat or special examination may be granted only in terms of Rule 18 in the registration Unisa Information Brochure.

The specific study unit for which an aegrotat examination is requested must be indicated in the application. Candidates must have obtained examination admission in respect of the relevant study unit.

Aegrotat examinationsEach application for an aegrotat examination must be accompanied by a satisfactory medical certificate issued by a Medical Practitioner registered with the SA Medical and Dental Council. The medical certificate must specify the nature, the commencement date and the duration of the illness, and declare that for health reasons it was impossible or undesirable for the candidate to sit for the examination on the day(s) concerned

illness on the day or immediately prior to or during the examination

Ensure that the date on the medical certificate corresponds with the examination date. The student number must appear on all documentation.

Special examinations

personal circumstances such as work commitments, serious illness, or death of a relative during the examination period.

How to applyThe online application form is only available on myUnisa. Log into myUnisa and navigate to the Examination Timetable tool in the administrative section.

The online application for aegrotat / special examinations must be accompanied by a medical certificate or other documentary evidence giving FULL details as to why the candidate was prevented from writing the examination.

The prescribed examination fee must accompany the application. Applications must be submitted online via myUnisa WITHIN 10 DAYS of the date on which the examination should have been written.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Examination fees are not refundable or transferable.

No alternative dates or times can be arranged in cases where examination dates or times clash.

Where a student qualifies for both an aegrotat or special examination as well as a supplementary examination in terms of General information and Rules G10(4), should the examination dates and / or times clash, the supplementary examination will lapse.

Examinations for the physically handicappedA physically handicapped student who is unable to write his / her examination at an approved venue, must apply annually in writing before 28 February for the May / June examinations and before 31 July for the October / November or January / February examination to write at a special venue, and submit a medical certificate specifying the nature of his / her handicap. The same applies to a handicapped student who requires special examination arrangements.

Re-marking

Marking and re-marking of examination answer books

Procedures for the remarking of examination scripts are sent to students together with the examination results.

Only those students who obtain 35% – 49% or 68% – 74% in a study unit may apply for the remark of such a study unit.

Applications for remarking may only be submitted online via my Unisa and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

See the amount payable under “Miscellaneous fees” under Study fees on the myUnisa website.

No late applications will be considered.

Closing dates for applications
October / November 2019 examinations	21 February
January / February supplementary examinations	27 March
January / February postgraduate examinations	27 March
May / June examinations	31 August
October / November examinations	TO BE CONFIRMED

Answer scripts that consist only of a mark reading sheet, will not be remarked as these are marked electronically. A student may not apply for a remark in respect of the practical component of an examination.

Remarking fees will be refunded if a student:

who originally failed, now PASSES as a result of remarking;
who originally failed, now PASSES with a SUBMINIMUM (if applicable) as a result of remarking;
is awarded a DISTINCTION as a result of remarking;
gains admission to study for a following, higher qualification on the grounds that his / her marks have sufficiently improved as a result of remarking.