64,000 Participants Register for 2026 National Entrance Exam for Islamic State Universities

The National Selection Committee has reported that 64,479 participants have registered for the National Selection for the Entrance Examination of Islamic State Universities (UM-PTKIN), which commenced simultaneously from 8–14 June 2026.

“We should be grateful because the number of applicants and registration figures this year have experienced a significant increase. There have been many innovations and new methods introduced during this year’s registration process,” stated Amien Suyitno, Director General of Islamic Education at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, in Jakarta on Monday.

The committee noted that West Java Province holds the top position with 9,245 applicants, followed by East Java (8,971), Central Java (7,440), Aceh (4,083), and North Sumatra (3,956).

The Ministry of Religious Affairs expressed its appreciation to the leaders of Islamic State Universities who implemented ‘proactive’ strategies to recruit the best prospective students in their respective regions.

“Our thanks go to the entire committee for working at maximum capacity, ensuring that public interest continues to grow. This proves that the study programmes within Islamic State Universities are highly inclusive and open to individuals from diverse religious backgrounds,” said Suyintno.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the National Committee for PTKIN Student Admissions, Abd. Aziz, noted a significant number of applicants with disabilities. Furthermore, he highlighted that not all applicants are Muslim.

This data demonstrates that Islamic State Universities serve as safe and equitable learning spaces for persons with disabilities, multi-faith communities, and even international participants.

“This year, UM-PTKIN is being attended by 43 participants with disabilities, including 11 visually impaired, 8 hearing impaired, 7 physically disabled, and 17 students with intellectual disabilities. We are ensuring that all examination centres provide the best facilities and accessible environments for them,” said Aziz.

Additionally, 20 non-Muslim participants are taking the exam this year, including 17 Christians, two Catholics, and one follower of indigenous beliefs (Kepercayaan Terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa).

“Beyond that, we are also proud that this year’s session includes international students, such as one from Papua New Guinea, who is participating in the UM-PTKIN selection to pursue studies in Indonesia,” he added.