The Computer-Based Written Examination (UTBK) is a crucial stage in the national selection process for university admission, one that demands high standards of objectivity, transparency, and integrity.
In this context, Hasanuddin University (Unhas) treats continuous evaluation as an important part of efforts to improve the quality of exam administration, particularly in response to the cheating cases found in previous administrations at several UTBK centers nationwide.
As part of that preparation, Unhas Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs Prof. drg. Muhammad Ruslin, M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.BM(K), conducted pre-UTBK monitoring at all exam sites. Unhas has prepared 12 sites with 36 exam rooms at the Tamalanrea Campus, and three sites with eight exam rooms at the Gowa Campus.
The monitoring was carried out in stages over two days. On the first day (13 April), the inspection focused on the Tamalanrea Campus, and on the second day (14 April) it continued at the Gowa Campus. The inspection covered evaluating room conditions, the suitability of computer equipment, network connection stability, and the effectiveness of the security system.
“These steps are part of risk mitigation against potential technical and non-technical problems that could disrupt the smooth running of the exam. We carry out these checks as an anticipatory step to prevent potential cheating in the UTBK at Unhas,” said Prof. Ruslin on Monday (13 April).
Prof. Ruslin further stressed that infrastructure readiness must be integrated with an optimal supervision system in order to maintain the integrity standards of the exam.
“We want to make sure all exam rooms are truly ready, in terms of equipment, network, and supervision system,” Prof. Ruslin continued.
The monitoring identified a number of strategic findings that serve as evaluative notes for improving the quality of exam administration. These notes include the need to optimize Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) supervision coverage at several points.
“Adding CCTV is an important part of efforts to strengthen security and improve the security system, to ensure the exam process runs honestly, transparently, and in a controlled manner,” Prof. Ruslin stressed.
Furthermore, strengthening network stability and redundancy, along with technical adjustments to supporting equipment, are also part of the evaluative notes. These aspects are considered important to ensure that the entire exam runs in line with established operating standards and supports the smooth running of the process as a whole.
“This inspection reflects Unhas’s readiness to administer UTBK SNBT 2026. We are making sure every aspect, from infrastructure and technology systems to supervision, is running to standard in order to maintain the quality and integrity of the exam,” said Prof. Ruslin.
For UTBK SNBT 2026, Unhas also rationalized its exam sites and rooms as an effort to optimize administration. The policy aims to adjust capacity and ensure a more proportional distribution of participants.
With these strategic measures, Unhas hopes UTBK SNBT 2026 will be effective, orderly, and free from cheating.
“With careful preparation, we hope UTBK SNBT 2026 at Unhas will run smoothly, in an orderly manner, and free from cheating,” Prof. Ruslin concluded.
These strategic measures also affirm Unhas’s strong commitment to maintaining the credibility and accountability of the national selection process. This commitment is reflected not only in technical readiness but also in strengthening exam governance grounded in the principles of academic integrity, fairness, and transparency as the main foundations of higher education administration. (*/aya)
Editor: Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.