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MATRICULATION HOLDERS CANDIDATES’ APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. Introduction
   The holders of the following degree foundation/matriculation qualifications are accepted by BPKP, the centralised agency for processing of recognised qualification holders for entry into the public universities for the First Bachelor’s Degree programmes. These applicants must also meet the admission criteria of the respective universities applied to.

    

   • Matriculation certificate of Ministry of Education (Matrikulasi KPM)

   • Program Asasi Sains Universiti Malaysa (PASUM)

   • Asasi Undang-undang UiTM (Asasi Undang-Undang KPTM)

    

   All the 17 public universities offer Bachelor’s Degree programmes for Matriculation holders except for Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM). (Note: UIAM offers matriculation programmes for SPM holders which prepare them to enter directly into the university’s year one Bachelor’s degree programmes upon meeting the university’s admission requirements.)
   
   Generally there are 2 categories of Matriculation candidates, i.e.

   • ‘Matrikulasi Perakaunan/Asasi Undang-Undang’ (Arts) candidates and

   • ‘Matrikulasi Sains Hayat and Sains Fizikal’ (Science) candidates.

   Bachelor’s degree courses offered by public universities are grouped into Arts Stream and Science Stream courses.
    

2. Minimum Admission Requirements for Matriculation Qualification Holders
    

   2.1 University’s Basic Condition

   • Pass SPM / or its equivalent with good grade

   • Pass SPM / or its equivalent with credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia

   • Pass Matrikulsasi KPM/PASUM/Asasi Undang-Undang with CGPA above 2.0

   • Have sat for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    

   2.2 Specific Conditions of IPTA’s Programmes
   Applicants (i.e. the holders of Matrikulsasi KPM/PASUM/Asasi Undang-Undang) must meet all specific requirements of the programmes chosen, which are stated in the e-guide for IPTA admission (e-Panduan Kemasukan ke IPTA).
    

3. Categories & Choice of Programmes

   • There are two types of programme applications :

     • Programmes under Category ‘P’ are meant for application from candidates with ‘Matrikulasi Perakaunan/Asasi/Undang-Undang (Arts)’ Accounting/Law Foundation qualification

     • Programmes under Category ‘N’ are for application from candidates with ‘Matrikulasi Sains Hayat and Sains Fizikal (Science)’ Science Stream
       (Biology/Physics) qualification

     Applicants interested in competitive programmes like Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Allied Health Science must be prepared to compete because the places are limited. The cut-off point should be high.
      

   • The merit of applications would be assessed based on PNGK (CGPA), co-curricular activities, right combination of subjects and the corresponding selected programme to be taken as well as availability of seats offered by the public university, which is similar to that of the STPM candidates.
      

   • Programmes of Study for Bumiputra
     All programmes of study offered by UiTM are meant for Bumiputra candidates only
      

4. Criteria of Selection by BPKP
   Below are some other factors that would be considered in the application:

   • Good academic results in the matriculation programme examination (CGPA

   • The right combination of STPM subjects that match the subject requirements of the programme being applied for

   • Good subject grade for purpose of specialisation

   • Fulfilment of the specific conditions set by the respective university

   • Availability of places/seats

   • Good grades in the SPM examination

   • Achievement in co-curricular activities

   • Have sat for MUET/Good grade in the MUET

   • Passing the interview (part of the entry requirements for some programmes such as Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Sports Science, Physical Education, etc)
      

5. On-line Application
   Applicants can apply through the Internet through the BPKP website http://emoe.gov.my (please refer to their e-guide for details on how to submit application forms online to their websites.)
   
   Purchase of Unique ID No.
   Online application must be submitted with the purchase of a Postal Order (RM15) and submitted to Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN). Applicants will have to pay 60sen to BSN as service charge. Applicants must obtain a receipt from BSN which should be issued to the applicant’s name and IC number.
    

6. Online-Application Process
   There are two phases of application by Matriculation qualification holders i.e. Phase I and Phase II. Applicants MUST apply ONLINE through the BPKP specified websites i.e.
   http://mohe.gov.my/ or http://emoe.gov.my/
   
   Applicants need to use their IC numbers, their Unique ID numbers and passwords to log onto the website to perform the task of application or to access to the Application Form. (Please refer to their e-guide for details on how to submit application forms online to their websites)
   
   6.1. Phase I Application Process
   Under Phase I, all applications for 2006/2007 academic session need to submit their applications somewhere between the end of November and the end of December of the previous year, 2005.
   
   Pointers to be noted for Phase I:

   • Applicants need to enter the Unique ID Number which they have obtained from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) to access to the Application Form section in the website for submission

   • Applicants can print out the application details as proof of their applications

   • Changes to the application can only be made three times prior to the closing date of application while vetting of application can be made many times

   • Applicants need to choose programmes that require interviews in the Phase I application process

   6.2. Phase II Application Process
   Phase II is meant for making changes to application submitted during Phase I. This can be done after the release of examination result. Prior to the closing date, updates or changes to the Application Form can be made three times only.
   
   Pointers to be noted for Phase II:

   • Candidates must use the same Unique ID Number obtained through Phase I

   • Applicants can print out the changes to the application as proof of their applications

   • Changes to the application can only be made three times prior to the closing date of application while vetting of application can be made many times

   • The closing date for application is 7 days after the announcement of examination results, which is around the month of May.
      

7. Application Status
   Applicants can check whether their applications have been accepted or rejected via the BPKP (UPU) infoline: 600-83-7890; ‘Short Messaging Service’ (SMS): 32300; Tele-UPU-Celcom: 600-85-2201; http://www.emoe.gov.my/, http://www.mohe.gov.my/; http://www.jpt.uum.edu.my/, http://www.jpt.utm.my/ or alternatively, contact the respective university chosen.
   
   Jabatan Pengurusan IPT will notify the successful students while the offer letter will be issued by the university concerned.
   
   All enquiries about application to pursue Bachelor’s degree programmes can be addressed to:
   
   Pengarah
   Bahagian Pengurusan Kemasukan Pelajar
   Sektor Pengurusan IPTA,
   Jabatan Pengurusan IPT
   Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia
   Aras 1, Blok E9, Parcel E
   Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
   62505 Putrajaya
   Tel: 03-8883 5801/5802
   Fax: 03-8889 4260 (for enquiries / correspondence only)

(Note: The above information may not be up-to-date. It merely serves as a guide. Kindly refer to the relevant government agencies for the latest ruling and requirements.)
 

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