Bekasi Regency, UPI
Providing clear and up to date information about the New Student Admission (Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru / PMB) process is essential for prospective university students. To support this need, Vidi Sukmayadi Ph.D., Head of the Office of Communication, Information, and Public Services UPI (KKIPP), delivered a presentation during Expo Campus EDUFEST at SMAN 2 Cikarang Utara, Bekasi Regency, on Wednesday morning, January 21.
The session aimed to introduce students and parents to Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), explain the PMB 2026 admission pathways, and motivate students to pursue higher education. The event began with a welcoming speech by the principal of SMAN 2 Cikarang Utara.
“Basically, we warmly welcome UPI’s visit to our school. We hope this activity can motivate our students to continue their studies at university and be accepted into major state universities like UPI,” was welcomed by Dede, M.Pd., Principal of SMAN 2 Cikarang Utara.
Continuing education at a state university is an opportunity that not all students can easily obtain, considering the limited admission quotas at each institution. During the information session, the KKIPP Head explained that the PMB 2026 admission process generally takes place through three main pathways:
Seleksi Nasional Berdasarkan Prestasi (SNBP),
Seleksi Nasional Berdasarkan Tes (SNBT), and
Seleksi Mandiri UPI (SM-UPI).
“In general, there are three main pathways to enter UPI. We hope prospective students and parents pay close attention to each stage. At the moment, the main focus is on the SNBP process,” he explained.
The school itself has shown strong results in recent years. In 2026, around 40% of SMAN 2 Cikarang Utara graduates were accepted into state universities (PTN). The motivation session and question and answer discussion were met with high enthusiasm from students.
Many questions focused on scholarships, tuition fees, and the status of “eligible” students in the SNBP pathway. The KKIPP Head explained that students categorized as eligible are in a particularly advantageous position, as their academic achievements during high school can provide a direct opportunity to apply through SNBP.
On that occasion, he also reiterated the guidance of the UPI Rector that no student should be forced to drop out of university due to financial limitations. Therefore, information about available scholarships continues to be widely shared to ensure students are aware of these important opportunities.
The event also featured several SMAN 2 Cikarang Utara alumni who are currently studying at UPI. They shared their experiences with younger students and provided information about campus life. Through interactive and creative presentations at the school’s booth, they helped build confidence among students who are considering continuing their studies at university.
This activity is expected to increase students’ interest in pursuing higher education in fields they are passionate about while also providing parents with clearer information about admission pathways and an early picture of university life. (EA)
In addition, this outreach and motivation activity contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education by improving access to transparent and accurate information about higher-education pathways. It also supports SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting financial-support opportunities and emphasizing that economic limitations should not prevent students from continuing their education.