SPMB 2026 FAQ: Entry Requirements for Primary and Junior Secondary Schools, Pathways, and Required Documents
As the opening of the 2026 New Student Admission System (SPMB) approaches, many prospective students and parents still have various questions regarding the registration process. Most queries relate to administrative requirements, documents that must be prepared, and the online or digital selection mechanism. To help prospective applicants understand the stages of new student admission, a summary of the most frequently asked questions about the 2026 SPMB for primary (SD) and junior secondary (SMP) schools has been compiled from various sources.
FAQ SPMB Primary School Level
What is the minimum age for entering primary school?
• The minimum age for entering primary school is 7 years; a concession may be granted at 6 years.
Is it permissible to register below the minimum age for primary school entry?
• Applicants under 6 years of age are permitted with consideration from a professional psychologist. If a professional psychologist is unavailable, approval may be obtained through the school’s teacher council. The requirement is that the child possesses exceptional talent and psychological readiness to participate in learning.
What are the entry pathways for primary school?
• Primary school entry pathways are divided into 3 categories: domicile, affirmation, and mutation.
What documents must be prepared for primary school entry?
• Documents that must be prepared include a birth certificate and Family Card, a certificate of economic disadvantage or a disability certificate for affirmation pathway applicants, and a letter of transfer of duties for mutation pathway applicants.
Is there a reading, writing, and arithmetic test for primary school entry?
• Applicants are not required to take a reading, writing, and arithmetic (calistung) test. Schools are prohibited from conducting such tests.
FAQ SPMB Junior Secondary School Level
What are the entry pathways for junior secondary school?
• Junior secondary school entry pathways are divided into 4 categories: domicile, achievement, affirmation, and mutation.
What documents must be prepared?
- General documents:
• Family Card.
• Birth certificate or birth certificate letter.
• Primary school or equivalent graduation document.
• Parent/guardian identity if requested on the form.
• Parent/guardian declaration letter.
- Pathway-specific documents:
• Domicile: Family Card and domicile coordinate data.
• Affirmation: Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) or Family Hope Programme (PKH) card.
• Achievement: report card, Academic Competency Test (TKA) results, certificates, or evidence of religious achievement according to the sub-pathway.
• Mutation: letter of transfer of duties, family card transfer document, or proof of being a teacher’s child according to provisions.
How is the domicile pathway determined?
• The domicile pathway is determined based on the distance between the address on the Family Card and the target school. The system will automatically calculate the distance based on the registered address coordinates.
Do primary school TKA scores affect the achievement pathway?
• The academic achievement pathway calculates the accumulation of report card grades and the Academic Competency Test (TKA). Report card grades cover Indonesian language, mathematics, and science/social studies subjects from grade 4 to grade 6. If final scores among applicants are identical, the TKA score serves as the tiebreaker.
Is it possible to register at more than one school?
• Applicants may only register at one school in one registration pathway. If not accepted, they may re-register in the next pathway according to the selection schedule.
What if technical issues are encountered?
• If technical issues are encountered, please contact the Mataram City SPMB helpdesk at (0370) 639608 or email disdik@matamkota.go.id. The service is available on working days from 08:00 to 16:00 WITA. Additionally, applicants can contact the SPMB committee at the target school.
This is the information regarding the most frequently asked questions. We hope it is useful!