cao.ac.za Check Application Status : Central Office

Organization : Central Applications Office
Head Quarters: Durban
Status of Facility : Check Application Status
Website : https://www.cao.ac.za/Default.aspx

How To Check CAO Application Status?

If you have applied already Use ‘My Application’ link to follow the progress of your application.

Related / Similar Facility :
CAO Online Application 2022

CAO Upload Your Documents

Select and enter one of the following :
Step 1 : Select CAO , then Enter CAO Number
OR
Select ID Number, then Enter ID Number
OR
Select Passport Number , then Enter Passport Number
OR
Step 2 : Click submit button to get CAO Application Status.

Terms & Conditions

** Application fees are not refundable.
** In the course of the year, institutions will certainly make available new programmes.

** These will be added to the website as soon as we are informed of them.
** Specified entry requirements are guidelines, used by institutions in conjunction with their selection processes.

** Admissions are limited by the number of places available.

** Applicants are responsible for checking their acknowledgement letters and informing the CAO of any inaccuracies.

** The institutions have full and final responsibility for selection decisions.
** Offers of places may be withdrawn if the conditions are not met or if institutions discover that you have provided false information in your application for admission.

** The Central Applications Office processes applications for first time admission to Universities in KZN.

Check our programme list to find out more about study opportunities at :
Universities – University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), University of Zululand (UniZulu), Universities of Technology – DUT (Durban University of Technology), Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), TVET Colleges (Further Education & Training) – Elangeni TVET College, Majuba TVET College, Umfolozi TVET College and Private Colleges – Berea Technical College, CTU Training Solutions, Central Technical College,ICESA Education, Institute for Quality Education, Training & Development, IStudent, MANCOSA, Oval International Campus, PC Training and Business College, Regent Business School, Rosebank College, Springfield TVET College.

** Apply for any of these programme to download an application form.

How To Apply For Study Permit?

** Apply to the South African Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Trade Office for a Study Permit
** Once you have a letter from the institution offering you a place.

** Acceptance by an institution does not place any obligation on the South African government to issue or renew Study Permits.
** The permit currently costs R425, and must be renewed annually.

** This price will rise from 1 April 2008.
** Registered refugees and asylum seekers and others with Residence Permits allowing them to study do not require Study Permits.

Visit us at :
Mary Thiphe Street
(formerly corner of Francois and Cato Manor Roads),
Cato Manor,
Durban

Call us on :
Call : (031) 268 4444
Share Call: 086 0860 CAO / 086 0860 226

Some Important Information From Comments

Comments:
1. I did change of mind but my status does not change what the point of paying that 135 if they won’t change my status because its still appeared the old one choices which were regretted this is not far cap need to fix this coze we loosing spaces in institutions. The fact that they now give our details to colleges who said that I want to attend to colleges and I don’t think that someone who obtained 33 points deserve to be treated that way. Please fix up your issue spaces are limited in institutions.

2. I have passed Matric with Bachelor in 2018 with my application it was saying waiting for decision, I decided to go for an upgrade in 2019. My points was remains the same but in June, there was an improvement. My intention was to study in the universities not in the private college,why my applications is mostly regretted because in the universities do accept diplomas. Now I am at home with my bachelor. I don’t know, what I need to be done for consideration.

3. I filled the form at DUT early and they said I must wait for the SMS. Till now I am waiting. How long should it take? I need to change about Residence, the status says I do not need the red of which I do need the Residence because I do not have the place to stay.

Features of Central Applications Office (CAO)

Here are some key features of the Central Applications Office (CAO) in South Africa

Online Application:
Prospective students can apply for undergraduate programs at participating institutions through the CAO’s online application system. The online application allows students to select multiple programs and institutions in their application, making it easier to apply to multiple institutions with a single application form.

Application Processing:
The CAO receives and processes applications on behalf of participating institutions, including verifying application details, capturing application data, and forwarding application information to the relevant institutions for admission decisions.

Application Status Tracking:
Applicants can track the status of their applications online through the CAO portal, allowing them to monitor the progress of their applications and receive updates on their application status.

Application Fees:
The CAO collects application fees on behalf of participating institutions and provides information about the applicable fees and payment methods.

Support and Assistance:
The CAO provides support and assistance to applicants through its website, helpline, and email, including guidance on the application process, application requirements, and deadlines.

Additional Generic Procedure

To check the status of your application to a university or college through the Central Applications Office (CAO), you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the CAO website at https://cao.ac.za/.
2. Click on the “Check My Application” tab.
3. Select and enter one of the following:
CAO Number: This is the number that you were given when you applied through CAO.
ID Number: This is your South African ID number.
Passport Number: This is your passport number, if you are an international applicant.
4. Click on the “Submit” button.

The CAO website will then display the status of your application. The status will be one of the following:
Application received: Your application has been received by CAO.
Application in progress: Your application is currently being processed by CAO.
Application approved: Your application has been approved and you will be able to register for classes.
Application declined: Your application has been declined. You will be able to see the reason for the decline on the website.

If you have any questions about your application status, you can contact the CAO Call Centre on 031 268 4444.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when checking your application status:
* You can only check the status of your application if you have applied through CAO.
* The CAO website may not be updated in real time, so it is possible that the status of your application may not be reflected on the website immediately after it has changed.
* If you have any problems checking your application status online, you can contact the CAO Call Centre for assistance.