SMMPTN-Barat Program

SMM PTN-BARAT 2026 is a selection process for new independent pathway students which is jointly organized among state universities in the Western Indonesia BKS-PTN consortium. The selection is based on the results of the computer-based written examination (UTBK), conducted collaboratively under the coordination of the SMM PTN-BARAT committee.

Participants who wish to take part in the UTBK SMM PTN-BARAT 2026 must first register online through the official registration page (https://pendaftaran.smmptnbarat.id/). The online registration process is a series of steps that must be completed by participants up to the finalization stage, which includes printing the examination card and participants are required to follow the UTBK SMM PTN-BARAT 2026 schedule as specified on the examination card.

New student admission selection activities are important, to obtain quality prospective new students and have good basic competencies in accordance with the established standards. This activity is a routine activity for all educational institutions to produce a quality young generation. Selection that will continue the baton of Indonesia's development requires the implementation of a selection that is professional, guaranteed, measurable, and efficient.

The implementation of new student admissions for state universities (PTN) is regulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia Number 3 of 2026 concerning New Student Admissions for Diploma Programs and Undergraduate Programs at State Universities. Article 4 of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Regulation No. 3 of 2026 stipulates that New Student Admissions for diploma programs and undergraduate programs at state universities are held through 3 (three) channels, namely; (1) National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP), (2) National Selection Based on Tests (SNBT), and (3) Independent Selection.

In SMMPTN-Barat 2026, the committee does not use a group examination system. Applicants from any high school background can choose their desired study programs under the following conditions:

1. Participants may choose up to 2 (two) different study programs at one state university or across 2 different state universities.
2. The chosen study programs do not have to be at the university where the UTBK is taken.
3. The order of chosen study programs indicates the priority of the choices.

The exam materials/questions consist of two types:

1. First: Scholastic Potential Test;
2. Second: Literacy in Indonesian, Literacy in English, and Mathematical Reasoning.
3. The Scholastic Potential Test (TPS) measures cognitive abilities considered important for success in formal education, especially higher education. TPS assesses General Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Ability, General Knowledge and Understanding, as well as Reading and Writing Skills. Quantitative Ability includes knowledge and mastery of Basic Mathematics.
4. Literacy in Indonesian and English measures the ability to understand, use, evaluate, and reflect on different types of texts in order to solve problems and develop individual capacity as citizens of Indonesia and the world, to contribute productively to society.
5. Mathematical Reasoning measures the ability to think using concepts, procedures, facts, and mathematical tools to solve everyday problems in various relevant contexts for individuals as citizens of Indonesia and the world.