How to Apply for the UA (Public Universities) and IPTA (Polytechnic & Technical Institutions) 2013

Every year, students who’ve completed their SPM, STPM, Pre-University and Diploma are faced with the worry of applying for the IPTA through UPU. This year, we decided to make things a little easier for you and publish a short step-by-step guide on what you have to do to apply for your dream course!

Step 1

-Buy a pin number from BSN.

-You can do it via ATM, online banking (through http://www.mybsn.com.my) or SMS banking

-For more info on how to apply for the pin number, click here http://upu.mohe.gov.my/portal/epanduan/panduan_bsn.pdf. The pin number will cost RM10.60 per person for SPM Leavers and RM15.60 for STPM Leavers and equivalent. You will be given a Unique ID

Step 2

-Go to the UPU website -upu.mohe.gov.my

-Click on the e-borang application which applies to you

- Fill in your details, including your Unique ID and choose your course

Tip: If you’re not sure which course to take, go to http://imascu.upu.mohe.gov.my/ to find outwhich course suits you

Step 3

-Submit your online application

-You are only allowed to submit ONE application

- You can only change or update your application THREE (3) times. After that, it will be finalised.

Deadline: 15th April 2013

** STPM/Asasi/Diploma students who are interested in applying for a course in USM need to apply via their website: http://pohon.usm.my 

Just So You Know

-SPM students can only apply for Asasi and Diploma courses. For courses SPM students can apply, click here 

- STPM, Diploma and Foundation students can apply for degree courses. For courses SPM students can apply, click here

- Most Asasi courses are only applicable to Bumiputera students. However, UPM’s Asasi Sains Pertanian and all of UPNM’s Asasi programmes are open to non-bumis. Rest assured, though, everyone can apply to diploma programmes.

-TEVT: Institut Pendidikan Teknikal & Latihan

-ILKA: Institut Latihan Kemahiran Awam