This information is relevant for prospective students who were identified to write the selection test for and planning to commence studies in January of 2026.

If it was not communicated to you that you should write the selection test, it is not necessary.

The Central University of Technology via the Wellness Centre administers the selection for prospective students. Selection/ Admissions tests are conducted to give an alternative opportunity to students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements as determined by the faculties. 

The selection testing combines a series of tests which assesses aptitude and proficiency in English. Other courses will have departmental tests and interest questionnaires. This will be advised during the testing process.

Can I prepare for an aptitude/proficiency test?

  • There is no work you can study for an aptitude or a proficiency test. The tests are designed to assess knowledge and skills you already have.
  • The test takes about 3 ½ hours to complete.

What to bring to the testing centre:

  • Proof: CUT letter permitting you to write a selection OR the online status message
  • Copy of Matric certificate /Grade 12 Results
  • Copy of FET qualifications if applicable
  • Copy of ID document
  • You will be provided with a pencil and eraser.
  • Cell phones and calculators are not permitted.

How do I access the results?

After taking the test, Wellness Centre will process results within a week of writing and send them to faculties for the final decision. 

Selection tests are not NBT’s, the National Benchmark Test information can be found here.

Selection Test Schedules

Bloemfontein Campus

  • Prospective students will receive a confirmation e-mail that they can write on the chosen date or moved to an alternative date.
  • To register choose a date from the schedule below and register on e-form below, or e-mail wellness@cut.ac.za. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you to attend or choose an alternative date.

Test dates in November 2025

Date

Time

Venue

03/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

05/11/2023

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

07/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

10/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

12/11/202

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

14/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

17/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

19/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

21/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

24/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

26/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

28/01/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

18/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

22/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

24/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

26/11/2025

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room,

Test dates January 2026

Date

Time

Venue

05/01/2026

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

07/01/2026

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

09/01/2026

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

12/01/2026

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

14/01/2026

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

16/01/2026

8:30

Wellness Centre Workshop Room

Welkom Campus

  • The selection tests will commence at 09h00. 
  • Students who are late will have to write on an alternative date. 
  • Students should confirm their booking with Ms Mpuru, mmpuru@cut.ac.za  or on 057 910 3619 (no confirmation letter/e-mails of bookings are sent).

Students are requested to bring along the following:

  1. A pencil  and eraser (stationery will not be provided)       
  2. CUT student number        
  3. Copy of matric results        

Test dates in November 2025

Date

Time

Venue

18/11/2025

08:30

Thutong Building – N116

20/11/2025

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

25/11/2025

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

27/11/2025

08:30

Thutong Building/N116


Test dates January 2026

DATE

TIME

VENUE

12/01/2026

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

14/01/2026

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

16/01/2026

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

19/01/2026

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

21/01/2026

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

23/01/2026

08:30

Thutong Building/N116

Book your date

No dates not indicated above can be booked. Make sure when you complete the form, the date you indicate is from the table above.

Complete the form below:



Uploaded: 09 June 2025
Wellness Centre
Bloemfontein Campus
  • Maluka Cleo
  • Tel: +27 (0)51 507 3911
  • cmaluka@cut.ac.za
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Welkom Campus
  • Mpho Mpuru
  • Tel: +(0)57 910 3619
  • mmpuru@cut.ac.za
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