The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) 2024 Grade Seven Results were released on Friday, November 29, 2024, around 3 p.m.
The 2024 Zimsec Grade 7 results release date aligns with expectations, as the 2023 results were released on December 1.
Parents and students can now access the Zimsec results portal grade 7.
ZIMSEC announced that this year's pass rate is 49.01%, up from 45.57% last year.
A total of 387,429 candidates sat for one to six subjects in the 2024 Grade 7 exams, representing a 3.98% increase from the 372,603 candidates in 2023.
This guide will help you quickly check the results enabling you to apply on eMap and improve your chances of securing a spot at your preferred schools.
Please Note:
The ZIMSEC results portal and the eMap platform serve different purposes. The results portal is used solely to view your examination results, while the eMap platform is used to apply for boarding school places after you have accessed your results.
How To View Zimsec Grade 7 Results 2024 Online
There are two ways to see the results.
Option 1 – Via the ZIMSEC website:
1. Visit the ZIMSEC website on https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/ and you will be taken to the home page.
2. Click on view Results and you will be taken to a page that shows all the country’s 10 regions [R1-Harare, R2-Manicaland, R3-Mashonaland East, R4-Matabeleland North, R5-Midlands, R7-Masvingo, R7-Mashonaland Central, R8-Mashonaland West, R9-Matabeleland South, R10-Bulawayo].
3. Select the region where your school is located and proceed to the instructions for registration.
Option 2- Via direct access to your school’s region:
1. The application portal is accessed via the Regional access links/addresses.
2. Click the link for the region where your school is located. You will then see the candidate login page.
How To Create An Account To View The Zimsec Grade Seven Results Online
Click on ”Register as a new user” and you will see the consent page like the one below.
The purpose of this screen is to make sure that you have the authority to view the results. Enter your details and those of the child in the respective spaces. Click ”I Accept” when you are done.
You will then be taken to the account creation page like the one below.
To register you will need your centre number, candidate number, and date of birth to create an account.
When entering the name of the candidate start with the Surname followed by the First Name and finally the initial for the second name, if there is one.
If you start with the first name followed by the surname, you may get an error message saying “Candidate details not found.”
You will also need to create a username and password for your account. Please remember these, as you will need them to view grade seven results online.
When you are done entering all the details, click “Register.”
After you have registered and created your new account, you will be redirected to the home page.
Log in using the username and password you chose when you created the account using the steps above.
After you enter the username and password, the ZIMSEC grade 7 online results portal will be opened. Click on ‘View Results” and the results will be displayed.
After seeing the results you can apply for form one places online.
READ: How To Apply For Boarding Places via eMap: Step-By-Step Guide
Possible causes of the ‘Candidate details not found‘ error on the Zimsec portal
A lot of parents are seeing this error message when they try to register an account. When you see this error it means you will not be able to view grade seven results online and this can be frustrating.
The possible reasons for this error are:
- wrong center number. Crosscheck to see if you entered the correct one
- wrong candidate number. Crosscheck to see if you entered the correct one
- candidate name error. Remember to start with the surname, then name, then initial if applicable
- wrong date of birth format. Use only the dd/mm/yyyy format.
- wrong region. Choose the correct region where your school is located otherwise, you will see an error message.
Tips for smoother access to the Grade 7 results portal.
Accessing the ZIMSEC results portal can be challenging during peak times due to high traffic, leading to slow performance or page freezes. To improve your experience:
- Retry After Short Intervals: If the portal is unresponsive, wait a few minutes before attempting again.
- Access During Off-Peak Hours: Consider logging in late at night or early in the morning when fewer users are online, reducing server load.
These strategies can help you access your results more efficiently.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection to access the ZIMSEC Grade Seven results online. A weak connection can lead to errors and make it difficult to log in successfully.
Accessing your child's ZIMSEC Grade Seven results online can also be challenging if the school has already accessed the portal and set a password, especially if there are outstanding fees.
To prevent such inconveniences, it's advisable to settle any school fee arrears before the results are released.
This proactive approach ensures you can promptly and smoothly access your child's examination outcomes.
If you are unsure how to access Zimsec results online, see the document below for more instructions.
FAQs On How To Access Zimsec Grade Seven Results 2024 Online
To check your Grade 7 results online, visit the ZIMSEC website at www.zimsec.co.zw and click on the “View Results” portal. Select your region and register as a new user by entering your Centre Number, Candidate Number, Date of Birth, and Name. Create a username and password, then log in to view your results
To open the ZIMSEC results portal, visit www.zimsec.co.zw and click on the “View Results” link on the homepage. Select your region from the list provided. If you are a new user, register by entering your Centre Number, Candidate Number, Date of Birth, and Name. If you already have an account, log in using your username and password. Once logged in, you can access your results.
No they are not yet out, they should be out in early December
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