NBT is commonly referred to as the National Benchmark Test, a standardized test taken by students in South Africa for the purpose of assessing academic readiness for university-level studies. However, there are various synonyms for the term NBT, including the NBS, or National Benchmarking System, which is essentially a program designed to facilitate the dissemination of information about the performance of the higher education sector. Another synonym for NBT is the NSC, or National Senior Certificate, which is a qualification awarded to students upon completion of high school in South Africa. Additionally, the term NBT can also refer to the New Building Technology, which is focused on the development and use of innovative materials and techniques for building construction.