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Quick answer
UCT uses qualifying percentages, not NSC levels. Six counted subjects include English and programme-required subjects. Marks below 40% score zero. Science weights Mathematics and Physical Sciences twice; Health Sciences adds three entered NBT results.
How it works
Use this uct aps calculator to work out an admission planning result for University of Cape Town. UCT uses qualifying percentages, not NSC levels. Six counted subjects include English and programme-required subjects. Marks below 40% score zero. Science weights Mathematics and Physical Sciences twice; Health Sciences adds three entered NBT results.
Formula
UCT uses qualifying percentages, not NSC levels. Six counted subjects include English and programme-required subjects. Marks below 40% score zero. Science weights Mathematics and Physical Sciences twice; Health Sciences adds three entered NBT results.
Assumptions and common mistakes
Check units, input values and the method before relying on an estimate. Review the existing tool notes and official sources below.
How UCT APS calculation works
UCT uses qualifying percentages, not NSC levels. Six counted subjects include English and programme-required subjects. Marks below 40% score zero. Science weights Mathematics and Physical Sciences twice; Health Sciences adds three entered NBT results.
Method reviewed 15 October 2026. Intake: Confirm for your selected programme.
APS, FPS and WPS are different
UCT planning starts with the difference between an Admission Points Score and a Faculty Points Score. An APS is built from academic percentages. A Science FPS changes the weight of two subjects, while a Health Sciences FPS also uses National Benchmark Test results. A score out of 600 should never be compared directly with a threshold out of 800 or 900. Select the faculty calculation before interpreting the result. This form does not calculate a Weighted Points Score or estimate a disadvantage factor.
Before comparing a programme target
For Science, flagging Physical Sciences as compulsory and entering Mathematics makes the relevant subject combination visible. For Health Sciences, use the three separate test percentages, not a combined literacy result. The displayed Health Sciences result excludes any extra language award; the final faculty calculation can therefore differ. Programme-specific selection bands must be checked for the correct intake.
Worked example for UCT
Illustration only: the six academic marks are 66%, 60%, 69%, 64%, 55%, 75%, with Life Orientation at 72%. This form returns 389 APS / 600. The result uses the displayed method, not a programme admission threshold. Read the table to see each included subject and its contribution. Change one academic mark at a time to see whether it crosses a points band or changes a percentage-based total. A higher elective only displaces another subject when that other subject is not compulsory.
How to use the UCT APS calculator
Start with one consistent set of school results for University of Cape Town. Enter six academic percentages, choose the correct subject names and identify each language level. Add further eligible academic subjects only if you actually completed them. Mark programme-required subjects so they remain in the selected set. Enter Life Orientation in its own field. Select Calculate and check the included-subject column before reading the headline. Copy or print the result if you want a record for your application planning.
Planning your UCT application
Use the full qualification name when making a UCT shortlist, and record the intake alongside it. Do not copy an application fee, closing date or minimum from a different intake. A page about admission points does not establish that applications are open. Keep the application confirmation, submitted school results and any programme-specific documents together. If a selection condition is unclear, resolve that point before treating a score comparison as a completed application check.
| Example subject | Mark | Value used before final conversion |
|---|---|---|
| English | 66% | 66 |
| Isixhosa | 60% | 60 |
| Maths | 69% | 69 |
| Science | 64% | 64 |
| Life Sciences | 55% | 55 |
| Geography | 75% | 75 |
| Life Orientation | 72% | 0 |
Example result: 389 APS / 600. This is an illustration, not an entry requirement.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate UCT APS?
UCT uses qualifying percentages, not NSC levels. Six counted subjects include English and programme-required subjects. Marks below 40% score zero. Science weights Mathematics and Physical Sciences twice; Health Sciences adds three entered NBT results.
Does this result confirm admission to UCT?
No. This is a calculation, not an offer. Programme subject minima, qualification endorsement, additional selection and available places must be checked separately.
Does Life Orientation count for UCT?
It is excluded from the calculation displayed here. For a general-estimate page, that is a planning convention rather than a confirmed university rule.
Which intake does the UCT method cover?
The displayed method was reviewed on 15 October 2026. Confirm the applicable intake and exact programme requirements before applying.
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