Ketapang, 21–25 April 2026 – Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, Politap) has successfully conducted the 2026 Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK). The examination series ran for five days, from 21 to 25 April 2026. The test was centralized in the Laboratory and Workshop Building as well as the Lecture Building of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang as the official examination center.
A total of 869 participants took the UTBK at this location, distributed across several daily sessions. The entire series of examinations proceeded in an orderly, smooth manner, strictly complying with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) established by the central committee.

The smooth execution of the UTBK was the result of close synergy among the organizing committee, room proctors, laboratory technicians, and security personnel, who ensured that every session ran safely, comfortably, and with minimal technical disruptions. Adequate laboratory facilities and ready network infrastructure were crucial factors supporting the success of this computer-based examination.
In addition to technical support, participant regulations were strictly enforced, spanning registration, identity verification, and exam proctoring. This was implemented to uphold the integrity, transparency, and credibility of the UTBK as an objective entrance pathway to state higher education institutions.

Hosting the UTBK represents an important milestone in providing fair opportunities for prospective students to pursue higher education. Politeknik Negeri Ketapang extends its highest appreciation and gratitude to all contributing parties, as well as to all participants who took the exam with discipline and enthusiasm.
May all 2026 UTBK participants achieve the best results in line with their aspirations and advance to their desired levels of higher education.