Sefako Makgatho University APS Calculator

Calculate your SMU Admission Point Score easily

Use this calculator to determine your APS for Sefako Makgatho University applications. Enter your subject marks to see if you qualify.

SMU APS Requirements

Enter all seven NSC subjects including Life Orientation. SMU uses the standard 1–7 NSC scale. One of your language subjects (Subject 3 or 4) must be English. Programmes such as MBChB require a minimum total APS of 38.

Subject 1 (Maths/Maths-Lit)

Subject 1 Score (%)

Subject 2 (Life Orientation — included)

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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SMU APS Calculation Method

SMU uses the standard NSC 1–7 scale. All seven subjects count, including Life Orientation.

NSC percentage to APS points

NSC level	%	APS points
7	80–100%	7
6	70–79%	6
5	60–69%	5
4	50–59%	4
3	40–49%	3
2	30–39%	2
1	0–29%	1

Example: MBChB minimum requirements

Subject	Minimum APS
Mathematics	6 (70–79%)
Physical Sciences	6 (70–79%)
Life Sciences	6 (70–79%)
English	6 (70–79%)
Additional subject 1	5 (60–69%)
Additional subject 2	4 (50–59%)
Life Orientation	5 (60–69%)
Total minimum APS	38

Entry is highly competitive; admission may require scores well above these minimums.

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