Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has reopened applications for prospective students through the 2026 UGM Independent Admission Computer-Based Test (UM-CBT) pathway from April 14 to May 5. The test will take place from June 2 to 6 at two locations, the UGM campus in Yogyakarta and the UGM campus in Jakarta. The results of the selection will be announced on June 12.
The Secretary of the Directorate of Education and Teaching (DPP), Dr. Sigit Priyanta, S.Si., M.Kom., advised prospective applicants to carefully review the registration schedule and choose their test location wisely. As an independently administered selection pathway, the registration fee is set at Rp350,000 for the Yogyakarta location and Rp550,000 for the Jakarta location.
Dr. Priyanta explained that the UM UGM CBT consists of three test components: the Basic Ability Test, the Potential Test, and the Academic Ability Test. The Basic Ability Test includes Indonesian, English, and basic Mathematics, assessing reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and numerical skills.
“This selection process is purely based on participants’ ability to complete the tests, without considering their academic background, as long as they are well prepared,” he said on Tuesday (April 14).
For this selection stage, applicants may choose up to two study programs, either undergraduate or applied undergraduate, and may select across different fields of study.
Dr. Priyanta also noted that applicants who have already been accepted through other pathways, such as the national entrance test (SNBT), should carefully consider their decision to apply through the UM-CBT pathway. As part of efforts to ensure equitable access to education, candidates who have already been accepted through other pathways will have a very small chance of being admitted again through UM CBT.
Regarding tuition fees, Dr. Priyanta explained that the Single Tuition Fee (UKT) is adjusted based on each student’s family’s economic capacity. After being declared successful, applicants are required to complete economic data, which will be verified by the system. Based on this data, students will be assigned to different UKT groups.
In addition, there is an Institutional Development Contribution (IPI), with specific amounts based on the field of study, namely Rp20 million for the social and humanities cluster and Rp30 million for the science and technology cluster.
For prospective applicants, Dr. Priyanta emphasized the importance of careful preparation of documents, accuracy, and readiness in selecting test locations and study programs. Applicants must fulfill various administrative requirements, including uploading identification documents, a diploma or graduation certificate, and the 2026 UTBK participant card.
“UGM places great emphasis on document authenticity and honesty in data submission. Also, make sure that all required documents are complete. Do not realize that something is missing only after arriving at the test location,” he advised.
As is known, Universitas Gadjah Mada has allocated a total quota of 9,403 new student admissions for undergraduate and applied undergraduate programs in 2026 through the SNBP, SNBT, and Independent Selection pathways. The proportion of admissions through the Independent Selection pathway is 40%.
In addition to regular pathways, UGM also offers the International Undergraduate Program (IUP), with a quota of 1,221 students. For more detailed information, prospective applicants can access the official announcement and download the required document forms via the admissions.ugm.ac.id website.
Author: Ika Agustine
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Zabrina Kumara
Photo: UGM Public Relations