Gauteng Nursing College Online Application 2027 – Apply Online, Requirements & Closing Date

Frequently asked questions

• Is Gauteng Nursing College 2027 Application Open?

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  **No, not yet according to the official application portal.** The official Gauteng Nursing Intake 2027 website currently states: * Student Nurse Intake: **2027** * Application status: **Not open yet** * Opening date: **Not announced** * Applicants should check back for updates. This distinction is important because some third-party websites currently claim that applications are open and give **26 September 2026** as the closing date. Those reports should be treated as **unconfirmed until the official Gauteng portal publishes the application window**.

• Who Can Apply for Gauteng Nursing College?

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  Previous Gauteng College of Nursing intake notices have required applicants to be: * South African citizens * Residents of Gauteng Province * Holders of an accepted school-leaving qualification * Able to meet the required academic subject and APS criteria The Gauteng Department of Health's previous nursing intake announcement specifically stated that applicants needed to be **South African citizens residing in Gauteng Province**. The final eligibility rules for the **2027 intake should be confirmed once the official application notice is released**.

• Can Current Grade 12 Learners Apply?

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  Current Grade 12 learners have been allowed to apply in previous Gauteng nursing intakes using their available academic results. For example, previous intake information included **current Grade 12 results and/or final Grade 11 results** among the documents that could be used during the application process. However, current Grade 12 applicants should wait for the official 2027 instructions to confirm exactly which results statement must be uploaded.

• Is There an Application Fee?

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  Applicants should **not rely on claims from unofficial websites about application fees**. The official Gauteng Nursing Intake portal should be treated as the source of truth for the 2027 application process and any applicable fees. If a website or individual asks you to pay money to guarantee admission or selection, be cautious and verify the information through the Gauteng Department of Health or official nursing portal.

• What Happens After You Apply?

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  After submitting the application, candidates should regularly monitor official communication. Shortlisted applicants may receive instructions concerning assessments, medical screening or document verification. Previous Gauteng nursing intake information indicates that successful candidates may be required to: * Sign an agreement with the Gauteng Department of Health * Attend lectures * Participate in Work Integrated Learning * Complete clinical training * Work shifts as part of their training requirements Previous official Gauteng information also notes that nursing students may undertake clinical training in public healthcare facilities.

• Is Gauteng Nursing College application 2027 open?

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  **Not yet, according to the official Gauteng Nursing Intake portal.** The website currently says that the Student Nurse Intake 2027 application period has not opened.

• When will Gauteng Nursing College applications for 2027 open?

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  The official opening date has **not yet been announced** on the current Gauteng Nursing Intake portal.

• What is the Gauteng Nursing College 2027 closing date?

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  The official closing date has not yet been confirmed on the application portal. Some third-party websites report **26 September 2026**, but applicants should wait for confirmation from the official Gauteng portal.

• How do I apply for Gauteng Nursing College 2027?

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  Applications will be submitted online through the official **Gauteng Nursing Intake 2027 portal** once the application window opens.

• What qualification does Gauteng College of Nursing offer?

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  The Gauteng Department of Health identifies the **Diploma in Nursing** as a three-year undergraduate programme at NQF Level 6.

• Can Grade 12 learners apply?

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  Previous Gauteng nursing intakes have allowed current Grade 12 learners to apply using their available school results. The exact 2027 requirements should be confirmed in the official intake notice.

• Can applicants from outside Gauteng apply?

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  Previous official intake requirements specified that applicants should be **South African citizens residing in Gauteng Province**. The final 2027 eligibility criteria should be confirmed when applications open.

• Does meeting the minimum requirements guarantee admission?

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  No. Previous GCoN information indicates that applicants can undergo further selection, including psychometric assessment and medical screening. Meeting the minimum requirements does not by itself guarantee final selection.

• Where can I apply?

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  Use the official Gauteng Nursing Intake portal: [Apply through the official Gauteng Nursing Intake portal](https://nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)