Central University of Technology APS Calculator

Calculate your CUT Admission Point Score easily

Use this calculator to determine your CUT Admission Point Score. All seven NSC subjects count — Life Orientation contributes a maximum of 1 point. Minimum 27 points is required for admission to CUT.

Important Information

Enter all seven NSC subjects. Your APS is the sum of CUT points (1–8 per subject) plus 1 point for Life Orientation (capped at 1 regardless of your LO %). One language must be English (50%+ recommended). Programme-specific requirements are in the CUT prospectus.

Subject 1 (Maths/Maths-Lit)

Subject 1 Score (%)

Subject 2 (Life Orientation)

Subject 2 Score (%)

Subject 3 (Home Language)

Subject 3 Score (%)

Subject 4 (First Additional Language)

Subject 4 Score (%)

Subject 5

Subject 5 Score (%)

Subject 6

Subject 6 Score (%)

Subject 7

Subject 7 Score (%)

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CUT APS Calculation Method

CUT uses the NSC scoring scale (2008+) across all seven subjects. Life Orientation is included with a maximum of 1 point.

CUT scoring scale (NSC % → points)

%	Points
90–100%	8
80–89%	7
70–79%	6
60–69%	5
50–59%	4
40–49%	3
30–39%	2
0–29%	1

How CUT calculates your APS:

Sum points for all seven NSC subjects (Life Orientation capped at 1 point)
Minimum 27 points for admission to CUT; 22–26 points may require a selection test
Life Orientation: at least 50% (level 4) required; higher LO marks still count as only 1 point
English Home Language or First Additional Language: 50%+ expected (language of teaching at CUT)
Programme-specific subject requirements apply — see the CUT prospectus

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