Frequently Asked Questions about UPU (Part 2)

For Part 1 of the FAQ, read HERE.

QUESTION 11:

How do I know if I am eligible for UPU application?

Review the general terms and special conditions for your chosen study programmes at http://upu.moe.gov.my and applicants should ensure that they apply their programs in accordance with your respective subject stream during SPM. For example, science students need to only apply for science programmes.

QUESTION 12:

Can I still apply for IPTA even though I am not this year's SPM student?

Yes. The application is open for these categories:

Category A: Candidates who are applying using results from SPM [this year]

Category B: Candidates who are applying using results from SPM [one of the two years prior]

Category C: Candidates who are applying using results from SPM [one of the three years prior] or before that OR holders of equivalent certificates recognized by the IPTA

Category D: Candidates who are applying using results from: SPM [one of the three years prior or more] with a re-take SPM [year after that] certificate; OR SPM [one of the two years prior] with a re-take SPM [year after that] certificate; OR SPM [one year prior] with a re-take SPM [this year] certificate.

QUESTION 13:

I am more interested in enrolling into a polytechnic school. Do I still register with UPU?

Yes. The general requirement for polytechnic enrollment via UPU is that applicants should be a Malaysian citizen and passed their SPM. For diploma level courses, applicants are required to have at least five credit subjects including mathematics/additional maths. For certificate level courses, applicants must receive credit in maths/additional maths or science/technical/vocational/arts subject. More information regarding the enrollment terms may be found at www.politeknik.edu.my

QUESTION 14:

How do I check my application status?

There are three ways of doing this:

Internet :

http://upu.moe.gov.my

http://jpt.utm.my

http://jpt.uum.edu.my

https://jpt.unimas.my

http://jpt.ums.edu.my

SMS:

Type UPURESULTNO KP in your phone's text message application and send to 15888

Phone:

Helpline 03-8870 6777

General Enquiries 03-8870 6755/6778

Hotline UPU 03-8870 6767

QUESTION 15:

I can't find any records of my application in the system after submitting!

Such an event occurs because of an incomplete application, invalid or not received. To avoid this, please make sure to print a copy of your application form as reference.

QUESTION 16 :

I applied for a different course/IPTA. Why did I receive an offer for another programme?

The most possible explanation for this is that you had agreed in a specified statement column on the application form to accept offers that are not among your chosen course options.

QUESTION 17:

I wish to make an online appeal (e-rayuan). If I choose the same course programme, will I be able to enroll?

The outcome depends on availability of the course and it is advisable that you choose a different programme. It is best if you choose not to let go of the opportunity to study in other technical programmes as there is a huge chance for studying and working in the technical scope such as Polytechnic, Community Colleges and Public Vocational Training Institutes (ILKA).

It should be noted that only applicants who did not receive any offers can make an application for appeal and the appeal offer is limited as it is aimed at filling any existing vacancies.

QUESTION 18:

I know I deserve to get into medicine/dentistry/pharmacy programme because my PNGK is high, but I did not get my chosen course. Why?

Programmes such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy have limited availability and have a highly competitive entry. Only applicants with a high merit point will have better chance at enrollment in these courses.

QUESTION 19:

I want to submit an appeal due to health issues.

Conversion to other universities is at the discretion of the requested universities and depending on the level of health or illness along with a report submitted by an expert government doctor. You must also submit a letter of application together with the relevant documents including a verification letter for consideration of the application.

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