Hasanuddin University (Unhas) is strengthening the entire system for administering the 2026 Computer-Based Written Examination (UTBK) of the National Test-Based Admission (SNBT) through layered supervision, technological support, and the involvement of security personnel to prevent all forms of cheating.
The measures were announced at a press conference on the implementation of UTBK SNBT 2026, held in the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) Senate Room at Hasanuddin University, Tamalanrea Campus, on Tuesday (21 April).
Unhas Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc, said the UTBK is an important stage in selecting the best young people to continue into higher education and become future leaders.
For that reason, the Rector said, all participants must receive equal opportunities in an exam environment that is comfortable, safe, and free from interference by any party.
“This is where the nation’s future leaders are selected. We want to ensure that all participants take the exam well, comfortably, and protected from potential disruptions and cheating,” the Rector said.
Prof. JJ explained that cheating methods keep evolving from year to year. To anticipate this, Unhas is carrying out comprehensive security measures, involving security personnel as needed in the field.
“We want to maintain fairness and ensure justice for all participants,” Prof. JJ added.
Meanwhile, Unhas Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs Prof. drg. Muhammad Ruslin, M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.BM(K), explained that Unhas has added signal jammers to close gaps for illegal communication and is optimizing supervision in all exam rooms by ensuring that CCTV cameras are fully operational.
In addition, Unhas has prepared supporting technical needs such as office stationery (ATK) for participants and the committee, as well as pocket guidebooks for participants, site coordinators (PJL), deputy site coordinators, and exam proctors.
“We have made all these preparations so that the UTBK runs in an orderly, optimal, and honest manner,” Prof. Ruslin said.
Nationally, this year’s UTBK is held on 21–30 April 2026, while the Unhas UTBK Center holds the exam on 21–28 April 2026 in 16 sessions.
Unhas has prepared 15 sites/posts with a total of 43 exam rooms, consisting of:
Tamalanrea Campus: 12 sites, 35 exam rooms
Gowa Campus: 3 sites, 8 exam rooms
The number of participants taking the UTBK at Unhas this year reaches 18,971.
With this readiness, Unhas is delivering a UTBK that is orderly, safe, and transparent, so that every participant gets a fair opportunity based on their best ability. (*/dhs)
Editor: Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.