Schedule, Registration Path, and Zoning System for PPDB 2025 That Must Be Known

Kapanlagi.com - The New Student Admission (PPDB) for the 2025/2026 academic year will undergo an exciting transformation with the launch of the New Student Admission System (SPMB). In this innovation, the domicile concept replaces the zoning system that has been the main reference in the new student admission process. This step is taken to create a system that is fairer, more transparent, and flexible.

With the implementation of the domicile system, it is expected to address various issues that often arise in the zoning system, such as data manipulation of addresses that are detrimental. Not only that, the admission pathways are also expanded by adding various new categories, including affirmation, mutation, and achievement pathways. The Ministry of Education and Culture targets that regulations related to this change will be completed by early 2025.

Here is a complete review of the PPDB schedule, admission pathways, and how the domicile system will be implemented in this year's SPMB, summarized by Merdeka.com, Thursday (23/1).

1. Official SPMB Schedule Academic Year 2025/2026

The implementation schedule for SPMB 2025 has been carefully designed to ensure that the new student admission process across Indonesia runs smoothly. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) has announced that registration will begin in the first quarter of 2025, encompassing a series of stages such as administrative selection, academic tests, and announcement of results.

Schools are expected to prepare themselves to welcome prospective new students according to the established schedule. To ensure that information reaches the entire community accurately, socialization will be conducted through various media both online and offline.

Although each region has the freedom to determine the details of the schedule, all must still adhere to national guidelines. Kemendikdasmen is committed to strict supervision to prevent violations that could harm prospective students.

“We are currently in the process of evaluation. Hopefully, by February we will be able to announce it, so that in the new academic year 2025-2026, we can implement that decision,” said the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu'ti some time ago, as reported by ANTARA.

2. Domicile System: Is It a More Effective Replacement for Zoning?

In a revolutionary step for SPMB 2025, the domicile system now takes over the role of the zoning system, which previously relied on Family Card (KK) data.

With this new approach, student assessments will be based on the actual distance between their residence and the desired school, thereby minimizing data manipulation practices such as creating new KK to meet zoning requirements. This provides a fairer opportunity for students to be accepted into the nearest schools without the need for administrative address changes.

Additionally, this domicile system ensures student admissions align with local needs and school capacities in their areas, aiming to create more equitable access to quality education without burdening students and parents with unnecessary changes.

3. Registration Path: More Flexible and Diverse

SPMB 2025 comes with a variety of admission pathways designed to open doors for students from diverse backgrounds. One of them is the affirmative pathway, which provides special opportunities for underprivileged students and those with disabilities.

Equally interesting, the achievement pathway rewards those who excel both academically and non-academically. Meanwhile, the mutation pathway facilitates students whose parents have been transferred, and the teacher's children pathway gives priority to the children of educators.

With this variety of options, the new student admission system becomes more inclusive and capable of reaching various layers of society. The selection process is also conducted transparently, closely monitored by the school and local government to prevent fraud.

4. Selection Process: Transparent and Technology-Based

In an effort to create a selection process that is more transparent and efficient, SPMB 2025 embraces advanced technology that facilitates online registration through the official Kemendikdasmen portal.

With this system, all student data can be accessed and verified quickly and accurately. Every piece of information, from residential addresses to academic achievements, will be thoroughly checked to ensure its validity.

The selection results will also be announced digitally, allowing parents and students to easily monitor their registration progress. This innovation not only enhances convenience but also serves to minimize the potential for fraud, such as data manipulation, which often occurred in previous systems.

5. The Role of the Government in Ensuring the Success of the New System

The government, through the Ministry of Education and Culture, demonstrates its commitment to the successful implementation of the new system by involving various stakeholders. Close coordination is carried out with local governments, schools, and the community to ensure the smooth process of SPMB.

To ensure that all parties understand the changes, socialization of the new policies is conducted intensively through seminars, social media, and other publications.

Moreover, the government also provides a complaint channel to accommodate feedback and address any complaints that may arise during the new student admission process. All these steps are taken so that SPMB 2025 can become an effective solution and have a positive impact on the education sector in Indonesia.

6. What is the domicile system in SPMB 2025?

The domicile system replaces zoning by assessing the proximity of students' homes to schools, rather than based on family cards (KK).

7. When does the registration schedule for SPMB 2025 start?

Registration starts in the first quarter of 2025, according to the schedule set by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

8. What are the registration pathways available in SPMB 2025?

Registration pathways include affirmation, mutation, achievement, teacher's children, and domicile.

(kpl/rmt)