FSGI Highlights Chaotic Implementation of SPMB in West Java
The Indonesian Teachers’ Union Federation (FSKSGI) has highlighted various issues in the implementation of the 2026 Student Admission System (SPMB) in West Java. The teachers’ organisation noted several problems ranging from registration system disruptions and alleged reductions in participant scores to reports of maladministration, which parents have already reported to the Ombudsman.
In monitoring results released on Sunday, 21 June 2026, FSGI stated that the implementation of the ‘MAUNG’ SPMB in West Java has sparked various polemics since its inception. The programme is a scheme for flagship high schools (SMA) and vocational schools (SMK) implemented across 41 schools.
FSGI noted that the official West Java SPMB website was reported several times to be difficult to access and experienced disruptions, which even caused applicant data to temporarily disappear. These conditions were deemed to have caused difficulties for prospective students and parents.
In addition to technical issues, FSGI has also received reports regarding alleged sudden reductions in selection scores without adequate explanation. “A number of parents are protesting changes in grades because their children’s selection scores or marks decreased suddenly without clarity, raising suspicions of fraud,” said FSGI Expert Board member Retno Listyarti on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
The implementation of the New Student Candidate Mapping (PCMB) has also come under scrutiny. FSGI assesses that its execution has triggered controversy as it is considered non-transparent and confusing for participants.
As a result of these various issues, hundreds of parents visited the West Java Education Office to demand explanations and transparency. Some have also reported alleged maladministration to the West Java representative of the Indonesian Ombudsman.
FSGI mentioned that these issues have even drawn the attention of the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The relevant commission in the DPRD is said to have evaluated that the applications and systems used were not mature since the beginning of the implementation.
Amidst the various problems in West Java, FSGI assessed that the implementation of the 2026 SPMB in DKI Jakarta is running more smoothly. The organisation described Jakarta as the region most prepared to anticipate various obstacles in this year’s student admission process.
According to FSGI, this readiness is supported by planning conducted well before the SPMB implementation began. The Jakarta Provincial Government is said to have conducted public trials of regulations and systems, carried out socialisation down to the sub-district and district levels, and established various complaint service channels.
FSGI also assessed that the management of the registration system in Jakarta is running relatively smoothly because it is conducted in stages based on educational levels and admission tracks. Furthermore, the local government has opened service posts at the provincial, city, regency, and school levels to assist participants experiencing difficulties.
“The implementation of the Jakarta SPMB is increasingly well-organised across every track and level and is the most prepared to anticipate emerging problems,” FSGI wrote in its monitoring report.
FSGI stated that it will continue to monitor the implementation of the 2026 SPMB until all stages conclude on 10 July. The organisation maintains that oversight remains necessary to ensure the admission process is transparent, accountable, and fair for all prospective students.