Bio-logical Life SciencesGrade 12
Focused on the Grade 12 Life Sciences syllabus and exam guidelines: DNA, meiosis, genetics and evolution.
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Free Grade 12 Life Sciences past papers and memos, study guides and video lessons for the NSC exam. Open to every learner.
Past papers and memos
- 2025 November Life Sciences paper and memoOpen the DBE page and choose Life Sciences from the subject list.
- Life Sciences papers, quick downloadThe same national papers and memos on a light page that is easy on data.
- Older Life Sciences papersEarlier November and June papers for extra practice.
- Life Sciences tests and trial examsTerm tests, trials and provincial papers.
Study guides
Study tips for Life Sciences
- Spend time on DNA, meiosis, genetics and evolution: they carry many marks.
- Practise drawing and labelling diagrams, and reading graphs and tables.
- Use the exact terms from your textbook. Examiners look for key words.
- Answer data-response questions by quoting the data you were given.
Free Life Sciences video lessons
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Where can I download Grade 12 Life Sciences past papers with memos?
The Department of Basic Education publishes every Grade 12 Life Sciences paper and memo for free. This page links to the 2025 November papers and older years.
Are there free Life Sciences video lessons?
Yes. This page lists free YouTube channels and a ready-made YouTube search for Grade 12 Life Sciences lessons that follow CAPS.