Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) Grade 12 Exam Guidelines Scope 2026

Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) Grade 12 Exam Guidelines and Scope for 2026: To excel in the Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) Grade 12 final exams in 2026, learners must master the technical precision required for Civil and Mechanical drafting. While the official 2026 Department of Basic Education (DBE) examination timetable is pending, these Exam Guidelines provide the definitive roadmap for your revision.

EGD is a subject of high accuracy. Success depends on your ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and represent them in two-dimensional space using correct orthographic projection rules.

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Download EGD Grade 12 Exam Guidelines (PDF)

Download the official documents to ensure your technical drafting is 100% aligned with the 2026 requirements:

• Download EGD Grade 12 Exam Guidelines 2025-2026 (English)
• Download EGD Grade 12 Exam Guidelines 2025-2026 (Afrikaans)

For more support, including PAT (Practical Assessment Task) guidance and video tutorials on interpenetration, visit the My Courses homepage or explore the Grade 12 Study Resources hub.

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Paper 1: Civil Drawing (First-Angle Orthographic Projection)

Duration: 3 Hours | Total Marks: 200

Paper 1 focuses on the built environment. In first-angle projection, the plan is drawn below the front view.

Core Content Areas:

• Question 1: Civil Analytical (±30 Marks): Interpreting a civil working drawing, including site plans, floor plans, and elevations.
• Question 2: Solid Geometry & Interpenetration (±40 Marks): Drawing the line of interpenetration between two solids and the development of the surfaces.

• Question 3: Two-Point Perspective (±40 Marks): Creating a realistic view of a building or object from a specific station point.
• Question 4: Civil Working Drawing (±90 Marks): Detailed floor plans, elevations, and sections, including electrical symbols and plumbing features.

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Paper 2: Mechanical Drawing (Third-Angle Orthographic Projection)

Duration: 3 Hours | Total Marks: 200

Paper 2 focuses on machinery and engineering components. In third-angle projection, the plan is drawn above the front view.

Core Content Areas:

• Question 1: Mechanical Analytical (±30 Marks): Questions based on an assembly or component drawing, focusing on symbols and conventions.
• Question 2: Loci (Cams and Mechanisms) (±40 Marks): Drawing the path of a point on a moving mechanism or the profile of a cam based on a displacement graph.
• Question 3: Isometric Drawing (±40 Marks): Creating a 3D representation of a mechanical part from given 2D views.
• Question 4: Mechanical Assembly (±90 Marks): Drawing an assembly of multiple parts, often requiring sectional views to show internal details.

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Key Requirements for a “Level 7” Result

Technical drawing is a skill of discipline. To secure a distinction:

1. Linework Quality: Ensure a clear distinction between construction lines, hidden detail lines, and final outlines.
2. Accuracy in Projection: Never mix first-angle and third-angle symbols. Always check the required projection before starting.
3. Scale and Proportion: Verify your scale (e.g., 1:50 for Civil, 1:1 for Mechanical) before you make the first mark.
4. Symbol Mastery: Memorize the SANS (South African National Standards) symbols for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical features (e.g., welding symbols, fasteners).

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Conclusion: Strategy for 2026 Success

The EGD Grade 12 Exam Guidelines for 2026 emphasize that time management is the biggest challenge. Practice Question 4 (the largest mark-carrier) under timed conditions to ensure you don’t leave easy marks on the table.

Keep your equipment clean and your pencils sharp. For the latest 2026 matric updates and specialized step-by-step drafting guides, stay tuned to My Courses.