UPUOnline Applications For Admission To Public Unis, MARA BPT Open From Jan 29

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year for certificate, foundation, diploma and bachelor’s programmes via UPUOnline will be open from Jan 29 to March 23 (Phase One) and April 13 to May 15 (Phase Two).

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) said applications are open for entry to 20 public universities, 36 polytechnics, 106 community colleges and two institutions under the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Higher Education Division (BPT).

The ministry said Phase One applications are open to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) graduates or equivalent, while Phase Two is limited to study programmes without interviews or entrance tests.

“All qualified candidates are encouraged to seize this opportunity to pursue higher education.

“There are 363 programmes for SPM graduates and 1,146 programmes for STPM or equivalent graduates across public universities, polytechnics, community colleges and institutions under MARA BPT,” the statement read.

It said from Jan 28, UPUOnline PINs can be purchased at 387 Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branch counters, 843 BSN ATMs and myBSN internet banking for RM10.60 before submitting applications.

“BSN will provide the PIN along with a payment receipt, which applicants are advised to keep as proof of purchase,” the statement added.

-- BERNAMA