Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has dismissed social media claims that it will increase its undergraduate admission quota through the independent selection pathway because some students admitted through the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) are failing to complete enrollment. The university leadership said the information is false and that all undergraduate admission pathways closed in mid-June.
“We would like to inform the public that the entire admission process for the Undergraduate and Applied Undergraduate Programs for the 2026/2027 Academic Year was completed following the announcement of the selection results in mid-June 2026. There are no additional quotas for any admission pathway,” said UGM Vice Rector for Education and Teaching, Professor Wening Udasmoro, on Monday (Jul. 7).
According to Professor Udasmoro, the misleading information could confuse the public by suggesting that UGM is still accepting applications through the independent admission pathway or the UGM Computer-Based Written Examination (UM UGM-CBT). In fact, all stages of the admission process, including selection, registration, and confirmation of newly admitted students, were completed on schedule. UGM urges the public, particularly prospective students and their parents, not to trust information from unverified sources.
“We encourage the public to always refer to official information published through UGM’s website and official social media accounts. There are currently no ongoing admission or selection processes for the Undergraduate and Applied Undergraduate Programs at UGM,” she emphasized.
Professor Udasmoro added that all newly admitted students are currently preparing to participate in PIONIR Gadjah Mada, UGM’s orientation program for new students.
“The registration process has been completed, and our new students are now preparing to take part in PIONIR Gadjah Mada,” she said.
On the same occasion, Professor Udasmoro also announced that students admitted this year will be the first cohort to study under UGM’s new curriculum. The curriculum is designed to provide a more flexible, adaptive, and competency-based learning experience, enabling graduates to address future challenges while contributing meaningful solutions to national and global issues.
“This year, UGM will begin implementing its new curriculum,” she said.
UGM encourages the public to obtain information regarding student admissions exclusively through the university’s official website and communication channels and to disregard information that does not originate from official sources. This is essential to prevent misinformation and hoaxes that may mislead prospective students and the wider public.
Author: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Jasmine Ferdian
Photo: UGM Public Relations Documentation