UPNVJ Public Relations – Veteran National Development University Jakarta (UPNVJ) held the Independent Selection National Defense Literacy Test (SEMA) Wave II in 2026, attended by 3,215 participants on Wednesday (July 22, 2026). The exam was held in two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with implementation and supervision centers located at the Pondok Labu Campus in South Jakarta and the Limo Campus in Depok. A total of 69 supervisors and a technical team were deployed to ensure the selection process ran orderly, objectively, and with integrity.

A total of 302 participants attended the event, which took place at the Pondok Labu Campus. This number consisted of 160 in the morning session and 142 in the afternoon session, with eight supervisors.

Meanwhile, supervision of 2,913 online participants was conducted from the Limo Campus. In the morning session, proctors monitored 1,464 participants, while in the afternoon session, 1,449 participants participated. A total of 61 proctors were deployed to oversee the online exams.

Before the exam began, UPNVJ's Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Dr. Henry Binsar Hamonangan Sitorus, ST, MT, briefed all staff. He stated that the second wave of the Student Examination (SEMA) was the final stage in UPNVJ's new student admissions process for the 2026/2027 academic year.

"We have entered the final stage of the entire new student admission process. The ladies and gentlemen on duty today also have experience as officers in Wave I of the Student Admissions Exam. We hope that Wave II of the Student Admissions Exam will run as smoothly as the previous process," said Henry.

According to Henry, the officers' experience in previous selection processes is crucial for maintaining service quality and anticipating any issues during the exam. However, all supervisors are asked to remain disciplined and not slacken their monitoring of participants.

He emphasized that supervisors must be sensitive in identifying potential violations and fraud. Careful oversight is necessary to ensure the selection process produces prospective students who not only possess academic ability but also strong personal qualities and integrity.

"In principle, we as supervisors must be able to identify potential cheating and continuously monitor exam participants. We must select prospective students who truly possess good personal qualities," he said.

Henry hopes that the obstacles that arose during the implementation were only minor technical issues and can be resolved quickly through coordination between the committee members. He also commended the discipline of all officers who arrived on time and were ready to carry out their respective responsibilities.

"If there are any issues, we hope they're only minor ones that we can quickly find solutions for. Thank you to all the officers who arrived on time," he said.

UPNVJ's New Student Admissions Coordinator, Fajar Nugroho, S.Kom., MP, stated that all implementing elements had prepared technical requirements before the exam began. Checks on devices, networks, exam applications, and monitoring facilities were conducted to minimize disruptions during the exam.

"In line with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs' directive, we hope the entire process runs smoothly. The technical team has also ensured that all equipment is operational and ready to support the exam," said Fajar.

The second wave of the National Selection Test (SEMA) will use the results of the 2026 Computer-Based Written Examination (UTBK-SNBT) and the National Defense Literacy Test as assessment components. The National Defense Literacy Test is a hallmark of UPNVJ's new student admissions process, measuring participants' understanding of national values, Pancasila, the Indonesian archipelago, and their responsibilities as citizens.

Strict supervision is not only intended to prevent violations but also to ensure equal opportunity for all participants. Each prospective student must take the exam based on their individual abilities and adhere to established regulations.

Under the leadership of UPNVJ Rector, Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, MA, Comm., the new student admissions process continues to be directed towards an objective, transparent, safe, and accountable process. The National Defense Literacy Test is not merely an administrative step, but rather a tool for selecting prospective students with academic capacity, integrity, social awareness, and a national defense character.

Through the implementation of SEMA Wave II, UPNVJ is committed to providing professional and humanistic selection services while ensuring that accepted students are able to develop into critical, adaptive individuals and provide benefits to society, the nation, and the state.