The University of South Africa (Unisa), which is renowned for distance education, has embraced this trend, offering online tests that meet the demands of modern students. As Africa’s biggest open distance learning school, Unisa recognized the importance of adapting to the digital age and leveraging technology to better its evaluation techniques. Online examinations progressively supplanted conventional pen-and-paper exams, allowing students to take assessments from the convenience of their homes or any location with an internet connection.

The online application form for the online examination is only available on myUnisa. Log in to myUnisa and go to the Examination Timetable tool’s administration area. The appropriate examination fee must be submitted with the application. Online applications must be filed using myUnisa. WITHIN 10 DAYS of the written test date. Applications that are late or incomplete will not be accepted. Exam costs are not refundable nor transferable. When exam dates or hours overlap, no substitute dates or times may be scheduled.

READ: Exam Timetable Unisa 2025-2026

Essential Tips For UNISA Online Exams

Take-Home or Portfolio Exam (File Upload) on eAssessment Tool On my exams

1. ACCESS MYEXAMS; We recommend that you access your examination 15 minutes before the start of the examination. Internet connectivity is only required for downloading the exam question paper and uploading your answer file.
2. DOWNLOAD THE EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER; You need to download the examination question paper. You can download the examination question paper from the landing page of myUnisa.
3. COMPILE ANSWERS OFFLINE; You can go offline to read the questions after you’ve downloaded your question paper and either type your answers on a laptop/desktop or write your answers on paper sheets and later convert your answers to PDF for upload on myExams.
4. PREPARE ANSWER FILE FOR UPLOADING AND UPLOAD ANSWERS ON MYEXAMS; Answers prepared using Microsoft Word, for example, must be converted into a single PDF formatted document for uploading into my exams.
   
5. SELECT THE HONOR PLEDGE.; Until submission, remember to press the Honor Pledge if it appears on the page. If the checkbox is not marked, you will not be able to submit the assessment.
6. SUBMIT ANSWER FILE; Click the Submit button to complete your assessment submission when you are ready and confident that you have the correct answer document.
7. CONFIRMATION; You will receive a confirmation message on the computer after you have submitted your assessment.

Go to https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal to apply for online exams

READ: Unisa Exam Timetable 2025-2026

Contact UNISA

Please contact Unisa at the following address:

• Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
• Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
• Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
• Tel: 0800 005 311
• Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za

The ease, flexibility, and accessibility of online examinations have enabled a wide range of students to seek great education. While there are obstacles, ongoing advancements in technology and assessment practices will increase the legitimacy and efficacy of Unisa’s online assessments. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information.

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