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University of Indonesia Tops 2026 National Entrance Exam Applicant List

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • The University of Indonesia leads the 2026 National Entrance Test-Based Selection (SNBT) with over 100,000 applicants for academic programs.
  • Other top universities for academic programs include Sebelas Maret University and Gadjah Mada University, while Bandung State Polytechnic is the most popular vocational institution.
  • The SNBT 2026 results were announced on May 25, 2026, and applicants can check their scores online.

The University of Indonesia (UI) has emerged as the most popular choice for prospective students in Indonesia's 2026 National Entrance Test-Based Selection (SNBT), attracting over 100,000 applicants for its academic programs. This figure places UI significantly ahead of other leading institutions in the highly competitive national entrance examination.

Sebelas Maret University and Gadjah Mada University followed UI in popularity for academic programs, securing second and third place respectively with substantial applicant numbers. The data, announced by the Head of the National Selection Committee for New Student Admissions (SNPMB) 2026, Eduart Wolok, highlights the intense competition for spots in Indonesia's top universities.

In the vocational sector, Bandung State Polytechnic led the pack, drawing the highest number of applicants. Other polytechnics, including Jakarta State Polytechnic and Malang State Polytechnic, also featured prominently among the most sought-after institutions for specialized training. The SNBT 2026 results were made public on May 25, 2026, with students able to access their scores through the official SNPMB website.

Here are the 10 most popular state universities for academic and vocational programs.

· Eduart WolokHead of Indonesia's National Selection Committee for New Student Admissions (SNPMB) 2026, announcing the list of universities with the highest number of applicants.
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