UNISA Assignments & Exams Guide | South Africa 2026

In 2026, UNISA students must pass 60%+ in assignments and 50%+ in exams to earn 12 credits per module. With over 400,000 students and 100% online submission, deadlines are non-negotiable.

This 2026 definitive guide covers assignment rules, submission steps, exam prep, venues, results and NSFAS compliance. Whether you’re doing FAC1502, BEd, or Honours, master the system and pass first time.

UNISA Assessment Breakdown (2026)

Component	Weight	Minimum to Pass
Assignments	30%	60% average
Portfolio (some modules)	20–40%	Included in 60%
Exam	70%	50%
Final Mark	100%	50%+ to pass

UNISA Assignments: Rules & Deadlines

Rule	Details
Number	2 per 12-credit module
Due Dates	23:59 on deadline (no extensions)
Late Penalty	10% per day (max 3 days)
Plagiarism	0% + disciplinary
Format	PDF only, <10MB

2026 Assignment Schedule (Example)

Module	Assignment 01	Assignment 02
FAC1502	15 Mar	30 Apr
MNB1601	20 Mar	5 May
EUP1501	10 Apr	20 May

Step-by-Step: Submit Assignments

Login → my.unisa.ac.za
→ Login Guide
Click “My Modules” → [Your Module]
Go to “Assignments”
Download question paper
Complete in Word/PDF
Name file: FAC1502_Assignment01_12345678.pdf
Click “Submit” → Upload
Confirmation email → Save proof

Exam Rules & Venues (2026)

Rule	Details
Type	In-person (2–3 hours)
Venues	50+ regional centres (Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town)
Dates	May/June & Oct/Nov
Admission	ID + exam letter
Aegrotat	Doctor’s note within 7 days

Exam Timetable

Released: April & September 2026
Check: myUNISA → Exam Info

How to Prepare for UNISA Exams

Step	Action
1	Download past papers (myUNISA Library)
2	Study guide → 80% of exam
3	Tutorial letters → key topics
4	Discussion forums → ask e-tutor
5	Mock exam → time yourself

Results & Appeals (2026)

Event	Timeline
Results Released	July & December
Remark Request	Within 14 days (R450)
Appeal	Within 30 days (failed due to error)
Supplementary Exam	Jan/Feb 2027 (45–49%)

NSFAS & Assessment Rules

Requirement	Details
Pass Rate	50%+ modules to continue funding
Failed Module	Repeat = N+1 rule
Max Duration	Degree = 5 years max

Lose NSFAS? Appeal via NSFAS Appeals

Common Assignment/Exam Mistakes

Mistake	Fix
Late submission	Use calendar alerts
Wrong file	Double-check module code
No ID at exam	Print exam letter
Plagiarised	Use Turnitin (free via myUNISA)
Missed venue	Check timetable early

2026 Assessment Upgrades

Feature	Benefit
AI Proctoring	Online exams (pilot)
Assignment Tracker	Live countdown
Mobile Upload	Submit via UNISA App
Instant Feedback	MCQ results in 24hrs