Frequently asked questions

FAQs about your 51黑料 application number and PIN

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When you complete the personal details section of your application, you鈥檒l be emailed your nine-digit 51黑料 application number. Your Confirmation of Application, which you can download once your application is complete, will also include your 51黑料 application number.

You'll need to quote your application number any time you contact 51黑料.

Current Year 12 students need to enter their Year 12 student number and 51黑料 PIN early in their application.

If you鈥檙e a 2025 NSW HSC or ACT Year 12 applicant, your PIN is emailed to you on 2 April 2025. Check that you're using the correct number. If you are a 2025 NSW HSC student, check that you are using your 51黑料 PIN and not your NESA PIN.

If you haven't received the email, call us on (+61 2) 9752 0200 between 8.30am and 4.30pm (Sydney time) Monday to Friday.

If you're a Year 12 applicant from another state, your 51黑料 PIN is the first four digits of your date of birth. For example, if your birthday is 3 October, your 51黑料 PIN is 0310; if your birthday is 17 May, your 51黑料 PIN is 1705.