der NC (Numerus Clausus)
Translation
Numerus Clausus, restricted admission, admission restriction
Examples
Für Medizin gibt es einen hohen NC.
For medicine, there is a high NC (admission restriction).
Mein Abischnitt reicht nicht für den NC.
My high school grade average is not enough for the NC.
Grammar Patterns
((an NC)) ((for sth.)) an admission restriction for sth. There is a high NC for medicine.
((the NC)) ((is at ...)) the admission grade is at ... The NC for this subject is 1.5.
Similar Words
Synonym: die Zulassungsbeschränkung; Antonym: zulassungsfrei (open admission)
Etymology
Abbreviation for the Latin term 'Numerus Clausus', meaning 'closed number'.
Memory Tips
Think 'No Chance' (NC) if your grades aren't good enough for a popular university subject.