Public University Applications Entry for 2009

Students who want to apply for a place in public universities (IPTA) must acquire a unique ID number to carry out applications.

From March 3, they can buy the number for between RM10.60 and RM15.60 at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN).

Giving details yesterday, Higher Education Department director-general Datuk Prof Radin Umar Radin Sohadi said each applicant would be given up to three chances to make changes on applications before the closing date.

“Online applications have been open for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) leavers since Feb 3 and it will close 10 working days after the public examination results have been released,” he said.

The results of the applications will be out on May 1 and June 19 for SPM and STPM leavers respectively.

Applicants have to confirm their choice of university and course within seven days upon knowing the results. Appeals can be made online within 10 days.

This year, there will be about 40,500 places available at IPTAs for students who sat for STPM, Matriculation or the equivalent, and 28,000 places available for SPM leavers.

“Up to Feb 24, we’ve had a total of 139,207 applications, which is the highest so far,” said Prof Radin Umar.

He said students and parents should attend the National Higher Education Carnival East Zone, to be held in Universiti Malaysia Pahang from Feb 28 to March 1, if they would like to meet counsellors.

Information regarding the application process, status, and forms can be downloaded and read on http://upu.mohe.gov.my