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Independent Selection Test (USM)

USM

Description

The Independent Selection Test (USM) is run by Politeknik Negeri Ketapang itself. In 2026 it consists of the Consortium USM, a computer-based exam, and PORTA (Portfolio and Talent), a USM without a test. It is open to graduates of secondary education (senior high, vocational, Islamic or equivalent) and Package C graduates.

Objectives

  • Give secondary school graduates the chance to continue to D-III and D-IV studies at Politeknik Negeri Ketapang.

General Requirements (2026 Admission)

  • Holds a NISN (national student number).

  • Graduated in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.

  • Registers within the announced schedule.

  • Consortium USM: up to 2 study program choices. PORTA: up to 3 choices.

  • Program choices cannot be changed once the registration fee is paid.

Registration Schedule

  1. Consortium USM Wave 1

    1 Apr 2026 – 31 May 2026

    Registration fee: Rp 200.000

  2. PORTA (Portfolio and Talent)

    15 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026

    Registration fee: Rp 200.000

Dates may change. The PMB portal is the official reference.

More information is available on the BAAK Politap page and the PMB portal.