West Java Legislator Calls for Thorough Evaluation of 2026 Student Admission System
Cirebon (ANTARA) - West Java DPRD member Daddy Rohanady has called on the West Java Provincial Government to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Student Admission System (SPMB) management, following various issues that emerged during the 2026 New Student Candidate Mapping (PCMB) implementation.
Speaking in Cirebon on Tuesday, Daddy assessed that improving governance is key to preventing the recurrence of obstacles in the student admission process in the coming years. He stated that the evaluation must be conducted seriously, particularly regarding the aspects of planning and system readiness before the admission process begins.
He noted that the ongoing controversy demonstrates the need for anticipatory measures through simulations conducted well in advance of implementation, so that various obstacles can be identified early. He observed that these issues have received serious attention from the local government, including West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, who previously took firm action against officials within the West Java Education Office (Disdik).
This situation, he said, indicates that there is still significant work to be done by the West Java Education Office to ensure that student admissions in the coming year are better planned. “This is a serious task for Mr Purwanto, the Head of the West Java Education Office, to ensure much better planning for the future,” he remarked.
Through such a mechanism, the potential for technical or administrative disruptions can be minimised before the admission process takes place. “After the simulation, we evaluate for improvements. Simulate, improve, and evaluate again for further refinement,” he added.
Furthermore, Daddy expressed hope that students who do not pass the selection process will still have access to proper education. “We welcome any complaints that may arise; we will follow the process,” he said.
On the other hand, the West Java Education Office is collaborating with 751 private schools to accommodate approximately 78,000 students who were not accepted into public schools. Under this scheme, the West Java Provincial Government plans to cover the costs of the Education Contribution Fund (DSP) and monthly tuition fees (SPP) for students required to attend private schools.