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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Single university entrance exam requires careful study, says Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of a single uniform examination for all pre-university pathways, including STPM, Matriculation, and Foundation programmes, requires careful consideration. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said various education pathways such as STPM, STAM, Foundation Programmes, and Matriculation Programmes have been established to provide wider choices for SPM leavers according to their interests and potential. "The implementation of the admission system to public universities is an important aspect in assessing students' potential comprehensively, taking into account the balance between academic excellence and holistic development. "Each of these pathways has its study structure and curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students. "Therefore, the assessment approaches used are also different, in line with the objectives and direction of the respective programmes," she said in a written reply to Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan). Lim had asked Fadhlina whether a single common examination could be implemented for all students of STPM, Matriculation, and Foundation programmes applying for places at public universities, instead of the current practice of three different examinations, to establish a consistent and accurate basis for comparing performance aligned with excellence standards. Fadhlina said the proposal to implement a single uniform examination for all these pathways indeed has the potential to streamline the admission system to public universities. "Any changes must go through in-depth studies and comprehensive evaluations to ensure alignment with the Education Ministry's commitment to provide fair and quality educational access to all students, regardless of their background," she said. On Nov 11, last year, it was reported that the Education Ministry was reviewing a proposal to introduce a unified entrance examination for matriculation and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) graduates seeking admission to public universities. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh had said that the move reflected the ministry's commitment to providing students with a clear and streamlined pathway to pursue higher education at public institutions. However, he said that no final decision had yet been made on the proposal.
NDTV
06-08-2025
- General
- NDTV
Bihar Government To Fill 3,727 Office Attendant Posts, Apply From August 25
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has issued notification to fill a total of 3,727 office attendant posts in various departments of the state government. The application process will begin on August 25, 2025, and continue till September 26, 2025. Interested candidates can register, pay the fee, and complete the final submission through the official website. Key Dates Application Start Date: August 25 Last Date to Register and Pay Fee: September 24 Final Submission Deadline: September 26 The recruitment will be carried out through the Office attendant (special) Combined Competitive Exam 2025. A total of 3,727 vacancies are available across departments such as Labour Resources, Prohibition & Excise, Road Construction, Health, Forest, Animal Husbandry, and various district collectorates. Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board. Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025): Minimum: 18 years (all categories) Maximum Age Limits: UR (Male): 37 years BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years UR (Female): 40 years SC/ST (All): 42 years PwD: Relaxation of 10 years in the respective category's upper age limit Application Fee UR/OBC/EBC/Other State Candidates- Rs 540 SC/ST/PwD Rs 135 Female (Bihar Resident) Rs 135 The fee is to be paid online through the payment gateway on the BSSC website between August 25 and September 24, 2025. Exam Pattern If more than 40,000 applications are received, a Preliminary Examination will be conducted, in multiple phases. Preliminary Exam Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) Subjects: General Mathematics - 30 Marks General Knowledge - 40 Marks General Hindi - 30 Marks Total Questions: 100 Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer Duration: 2 hours Medium: Hindi & English (except General Hindi, which will be in Hindi only) Qualified candidates (up to 5 times the number of category-wise vacancies) will be called for the main Examination, for which a separate notification will be released. Qualifying Marks Category Minimum Qualifying Marks General 40% BC 36.5% EBC 34% SC/ST/Female/PwD 32% How To Apply Visit the official website, Register and generate login credentials. Pay the application fee online. Fill the application form carefully and upload the required documents. Applicants must ensure that their reservation category, personal details, and uploaded documents are accurate. The Commission will not be responsible for any mistakes made during the application process. Important Notes Admit card release date and examination schedule will be notified later. The written exam may be held in more than one phase if required. The final merit list will be prepared based on scores, age (in case of tie), and alphabetical order if needed.
Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Education Ministry: 10As and above SPM students guaranteed Matriculation spots, quota unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — All students who obtained 10As and above in last year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination and applied for the Matriculation Programme will be offered places, regardless of race or background. The Ministry of Education (MOE) said this was agreed upon at yesterday's Cabinet Ministers' Meeting. 'This includes students who obtained 10As and had A- results. This policy is the same as the one announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last year. 'This decision is made to ensure all top-performing students in the 2024 SPM examination have the opportunity to further their studies,' it said in a statement today. It added that the existing Bumiputera quota system for the Matriculation Programme remains unaffected. 'The MADANI Government will continue to ensure access to education can be enhanced for the benefit of students, who are the country's future assets,' it said. — Bernama
