How to Apply for the IPTA

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
• You can get a list of all the BSN ATM branches here:http://www.mybsn.com.my/mybsnweb/ccBranchLocator_add.do
• For more info on how to apply for the pin number, click herehttp://upu.mohe.gov.my/portal/epanduan/panduan_bsn.pdf
• The pin number will cost RM10.60 per person
• You will be given a Unique ID

Step 2:

Go to the UPU website

• Click on the e-borang application which applies to you
• Fill in your details, including your Unique ID and choose your course
• UPU Website: http://upu.gov.my

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

 

Deadline: 2^nd April 2012

 

** STPM/Asasi/Diploma students who are interested in applying for a course in USM need to apply via their website:http://pohon.usm.my starting 9 January 2012.

Just So You Know:

• SPM students can only apply for Asasi and Diploma courses. STPM, Diploma and Foundation students can apply for degree courses
• 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.

Useful Links:

1. Confused about whether to take Asasi or Diploma? Afterschool.my explains it all in “Matrikulasi, Asasi or Diploma?”
2. Get a list of all the IPTAs here: http://www.mohe.gov.my/portal/institusi/ipta.html
3. Keep track of all the important dates for your UPU applications: http://upu.mohe.gov.my/portal/epanduan/TARIKH-TARIKH_PENTING_1213.pdf