11,358 Participants to Take the 2026 Computer-Based Test-Based National Selection Test at ULM, Read the Exam Rules and Regulations

Banjarmasin – A total of 11,358 participants will take the Computer-Based Written Test for the National Test-Based Selection (UTBK-SNBT) at Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) from April 21-29, 2026. ULM has prepared 645 personal computers (PCs) across 24 computer labs across nine locations at ULM Banjarmasin. (The layout and location of the UTBK rooms can be accessed here)

Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmad Alim Bachri, SE., M.Sc., emphasized that the readiness of facilities and infrastructure is part of the university’s commitment to ensuring the orderly, transparent, and accountable implementation of the UTBK.

“ULM is committed to providing the best service for all UTBK-SNBT participants by ensuring optimal facilities, systems, and supervision. We also urge all participants to comply with all established provisions for the sake of smooth and fair proceedings,” he said.

Here are some things that every UTBK-SNBT 2026 participant must pay attention to:

Items that UTBK-SNBT participants MUST bring:

1. Exam Participant ID Card
2. A legalized photocopy of a high school/vocational school/Islamic high school/equivalent diploma or the original (graduates of 2024 and 2025)
3. A certificate of being in grade XII from the school principal, accompanied by a recent color photograph and stamped with the school stamp (for graduates of 2026)
4. Any other form of identification with a photo of the participant (original)

UTBK Participant Dress Code and Arrival:

1. Participants are prohibited from wearing t-shirts.
2. Participants must wear shoes.
3. Exam participants must be aware of the EXAM LOCATION and ROOM one day before the exam.
4. Participants must arrive at the exam location no later than 30 minutes before the exam begins.
5. Participants are prohibited from arriving late. If they arrive when the test begins, they will not be permitted to take the exam.

UTBK participants are prohibited from bringing the following items:

1. All types of Calculator
2. Logarithm list
3. Paper
4. Books/notes
5. Watches
6. Cameras
7. Mobile phones
8. Modems
9. All electronic devices that can be used
10. Bags, books, and notes of any kind must be collected in the designated area.

If anything suspicious is found, participants will be searched by the committee.

Entry Rules for the UTBK Room:

1. UTBK participants are prohibited from entering the examination room until they are given an entry sign.
2. Participants must sit in the designated seat according to their participant number and table number.
3. Participants must place their Examination Participant Card with their photo facing up.
4. Participants must complete the attendance list using the provided writing materials.
5. Participants who lose their Examination Participant Card must immediately report to the Examination Proctor.
6. Participants must press the Login button on the exam application.
7. Participants must carefully read the Instructions & Rules, which contain instructions before and after the exam.
8. Participants must log in by entering their Participant Number and NISN as their PIN. Click the approval button that appears on the screen before continuing the exam tutorial.
9. Participants must verify that the identity displayed on the device screen matches.
10. Complete the UTBK tutorial within the allotted time to ensure the application is ready to use.

After entering the room, each participant must heed the committee’s instructions regarding the exam instructions provided in the exam application. Participants are prohibited from communicating with other participants during the exam and may only leave the room at the same time as instructed by the committee.