West Java Legislator Calls for Thorough Evaluation of 2026 Student Admission System

Cirebon (ANTARA) - West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) member Daddy Rohanady has asked the West Java Provincial Government to conduct a thorough evaluation of the governance of the New Student Admission System (SPMB), following various issues that emerged during the implementation of the 2026 Prospective Student Mapping (PCMB). 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. According to him, the evaluation needs to be carried out seriously, particularly regarding the planning and system readiness aspects before the student admission process begins. The controversy that occurred demonstrates the need for anticipatory measures through simulations conducted well in advance of implementation so that various obstacles can be identified earlier. He considered that the issue has received serious attention from the regional government, including West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, who previously took firm action against the ranks of the West Java Education Office (Disdik). This condition, he said, shows that there is still homework that must be completed immediately by the West Java Education Office so that the implementation of student admissions in the coming year is better planned. ‘This is serious homework for Mr Purwanto, Head of the West Java Education Office, so that going forward it is much better planned, I think,’ he stated. With such a mechanism, the potential for technical and administrative disruptions can be minimised before the admission process takes place. ‘After the simulation, we evaluate for improvement. Simulate improvements, evaluate again for improvement,’ he said. Additionally, Daddy hopes that students who do not pass the selection still obtain access to proper education. ‘Yes, we certainly welcome any complaints, we will just follow up,’ he said. On the other hand, the West Java Education Office is partnering with 751 private schools to accommodate around 78,000 students who were not accommodated in state schools. Under this scheme, the West Java Provincial Government plans to cover the Education Contribution Fund (DSP) and tuition fees (SPP) for students who must attend private schools.