Acceptance of new students must fulfill the principles of being credible, fair, transparent, flexible, efficient and accountable and not discriminatory by taking into account the potential of prospective students and the specifics of tertiary institutions. Universities as education providers accept prospective students who have high academic achievements and are predicted to succeed in completing their studies at tertiary institutions on time. Students who have high achievements and consistently show their achievements in SMA/SMK/MA deserve the opportunity to become prospective students through the National Selection for Entering State Universities (SNMPTN).

Within the framework of integrating secondary education with higher education, schools are given a role in the SNMPTN selection process. Schools as educational units and teachers as educators are assumed to always uphold honor and honesty which are the principles of character education. Therefore, schools are obliged to complete the School and Student Data Base (PDSS) which contains complete and correct track records of school performance and student academic achievement. PDSS is a database that is used as the main source of SNMPTN data. The management and processing of data for the purposes of selecting the SNMPTN pathway is carried out by the Higher Education Entrance Test Institute (LTMPT). LTMPT is the only institution administering standardized higher education tests in Indonesia.

The following is a description of the 2019 SNMPTN:

SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

1. SMA/MA/SMK that have NPSN.
2. Accreditation Conditions:

Accreditation A: 40% best in school;

Accreditation B: 25% best in school;

Accreditation C and others: Top 5% in his school.

3. Complete the School and Student Database (PDSS).

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

1. SMA/MA/SMK students of the last grade (grade 12) in 2019 who have superior achievements;
2. Have academic achievements and meet the requirements determined by each PTN;
3. Have NISN and registered with PDSS;
4. Have semester 1 to 5 semester report cards that have been filled in PDSS.
5. Participants who choose the arts and sports study program are required to upload a PORTFOLIO.

CHOICE OF STUDY PROGRAMS

1. Each student is allowed to choose two study programs from one PTN or two PTNs ;
2. It is recommended not to cross interests (depending on the provisions of the intended PTN)

Source: LTMPT Official Website   http://www.ltmpt.ac.id .