71,290 STPM holders get places in public varsities

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A total of 71,290 students holding Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) and equivalent qualifications have been offered places in public universities via the UPUOnline system for the current year. This figure represents 77 percent of the 105,424 applications received through the system, which offered 1,114 undergraduate programmes for this application period. Admissions are based on meritocracy, with candidates ranked according to their merit scores. The Ministry of Higher Education stated that unsuccessful candidates can submit an appeal through UPUOnline within 10 days, from noon yesterday until 5 pm on September 15. The ministry congratulates all successful candidates, urging them to utilize the opportunity to advance their education at the higher education level.

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FAQs

How many STPM holders were offered places in public universities?

A total of 71,290 holders of the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) and equivalent qualifications were offered places in public universities.

What percentage of applications were successful?

The number of successful offers represents 77 percent of the 105,424 applications received through the UPUOnline system.

What is the procedure for candidates who did not receive an offer?

Candidates who did not receive an offer can submit an appeal through UPUOnline within 10 days from the announcement.

Aug 13, 2026

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