Balikpapan - The 2026 New Student Admission (PMB) marks an important opportunity for prospective students who wish to pursue higher education at Institut Teknologi Kalimantan, a leading technology-focused university located in Balikpapan that plays a strategic role in developing human resources in the Nusantara Capital region.

Through various national and independent admission pathways, applicants are given broad opportunities to choose the registration scheme that best matches their academic readiness. Below is a summary of key schedules to consider.

National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP)

This pathway is intended for high-achieving students and is assessed based on academic records and school portfolios.

Key stages:

• School quota announcement: 29 December 2025
• Quota appeal period: 29 Dec 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
• School account registration: 5 – 26 Jan 2026
• PDSS data submission: 5 Jan – 2 Feb 2026
• Student account registration: 12 Jan – 18 Feb 2026
• SNBP registration: 3 – 18 Feb 2026
• Result announcement: 31 March 2026
• Participant card download: 3 Feb – 30 Apr 2026

This pathway is suitable for students seeking university admission without a written test by relying on consistent academic performance.

National Selection Based on Test (SNBT / UTBK)

For applicants wishing to demonstrate their competence through computer-based testing, this pathway is a primary option.

Key stages:

• Student account registration: 12 Jan – 7 Apr 2026
• UTBK-SNBT registration: 25 Mar – 7 Apr 2026
• UTBK fee payment: 25 Mar – 8 Apr 2026
• UTBK implementation: 21 – 30 Apr 2026
• Result announcement: 25 May 2026
• Certificate download: 2 Jun – 31 Jul 2026

A strong UTBK score can open opportunities to enter various engineering and science programs.

Independent Admission Pathway (SUMMIT ITK)

In addition to national routes, an independent admission scheme is offered through the SUMMIT ITK program.

• Opening period: July – August 2026
• Detailed information will be updated regularly through the university’s official website

This pathway provides an additional opportunity for applicants after national selections conclude.

Preparing for the Future

University admission is not merely an administrative process but the first step toward an academic and professional future. By understanding schedules and strategies for choosing admission pathways, prospective students can prepare more effectively academically, administratively, and mentally.

For those aspiring to contribute to technological advancement and national development, participating in the 2026 admission process at Institut Teknologi Kalimantan can serve as the gateway to that journey.