DHERST Grade 12 Selection - Stats that Matter


Executive Summary: The data presented for the years 2019 to 2023 shows a 'minimal' growth in the number of Grade 12 students taking the national exams and aspiring to pursue higher education. 

In 2019, 27,143 students sat for the exams, and 9,374 were admitted to higher education institutions (HEIs). This number climbed to 30,711 and 7,000, respectively, in 2020, followed by 31,817 and 16,171, respectively, in 2021. 

The trend persisted in 2023, with a total of 31,252 students sitting for the exams. This highlights the rising demand for tertiary education in Papua New Guinea. However, the data also exposes an inadequacy of available spots in HEIs to cater to all eligible students. 

In 2021, 10,373 Grade 12 students were not selected for tertiary studies. This necessitates the government's expansion of HEI capacity or increased scholarship funding.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READERS: PNG Insight compiles that data year-on-year on this page to give readers a good idea about the number of grade 12 students in the country. We know that DHERST and the Department of Education do not have a better way to compile vital data and stat over the years. This data is important for planning as well as for academia.

Analyzing Grade 12 Trends: A Decade of Educational Shifts in Papua New Guinea

Introduction

In the ever-changing landscape of Papua New Guinea's education system, the transition of Grade 12 students to tertiary institutions has undergone significant transformations over the years. This article delves into the statistics of Grade 12 student intakes, focusing on the yearly increases and the implications for the country's academic planning. The data presented sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by students as they navigate from secondary to tertiary education.


2019 Grade 12 Selection

In 2019, a total of 27,143 students sat for the end-of-year exams, with 9,374 successfully matriculating into tertiary institutions. This marked the commencement of our exploration of the evolving landscape of Grade 12 education.


2020 Grade 12 Selection

The subsequent year, 2020, witnessed a rise in the number of students taking the exams, with 30,711 sitting for the assessments. 

Out of these, 7,000 gained admission to tertiary institutions. However, a staggering 23,000 Grade 12 students did not enter a tertiary institution, highlighting the challenges faced within the education system.


2021 Grade 12 Selection

The year 2021 saw a notable increase in the number of nominated students, with 31,817 students nominated to sit for the exams. Of these, 26,544 were certified, but only 16,171 could be accommodated in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). 

A significant number of 10,373 Grade 12 students were not selected for 2022 HEI studies, indicating a widening disparity between student demand and available slots.

DHERST SELECTION 2023 - 2024


2023 Grade 12 Selection

Fast forward to 2023, when a total of 31,252 students were nominated to sit the exams. The numbers continue to rise, emphasizing the escalating demand for tertiary education among Grade 12 students.


Conclusion

As we reflect upon the past years, the data compiled by PNG Insight reveals a consistent and substantial rise in the number of Grade 12 students, reflecting both commendable efforts to enhance educational opportunities and the challenges faced in accommodating this surge. 

These statistics serve as a crucial resource for planning and academic decision-making in Papua New Guinea. The annual statistics underscore the importance of addressing the increasing demand for tertiary education while ensuring that the system effectively supports and retains students. 


About PNG Insight

Since its inception in 2014, PNG Insight has been a valuable source of information and critical discussions regarding education in Papua New Guinea. This platform remains committed to fostering awareness and understanding of the evolving educational landscape in the country.


DHERST TESAS Award list for New Intakes (SL & NSL) and Continuing students for 2023 was released today - download the PDFs here 


2023 Grade 12 selection

  • 31,252 students were nominated to sit the exams

2021 Grade 12 selection

  • 31, 817 students were nominated to sit the exams; 
  • 26,544 students were certified; 
  • total HEI quota for 2021 is 16,171; 
  • 10,373 Grade 12 students were NOT selected for 2022 HEI studies.

2020 Grade 12 selection

  • 30,711 sat for exams and were certified;
  • 7,000 entered a TI;
  • 23,000 Gr 12 did NOT enter a TI.

2019 Grade 12 selection

  • 9,374 entered TIs
  • 27,143 who sat for the end-of-the-year exams.

LATEST ARTICLE: PNG Universities and Colleges 2022 Acceptance List Info, TESAS, HELP Loan and Registration and Orientation - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.


THE ORIGINAL DATA WE COMPILED SINCE 2018 CAN BE SEEN AFTER THE BREAK


Information about the selection for Grade 12

You may find the hints helpful when checking for the students on the tertiary selection list for next year.

Meanwhile, the article presents five helpful information about the selection list:

1. AES and TESAS tertiary scholarships.
2. Stats of Grade 12 students selected to tertiary institutions.
3. Important notes from DHERST.
4. How to identify students on DHERST tertiary selection list.
5. Where to download the tertiary selection list PDF.


The 2022 DHERST TESAS PDF list for continuing students will be available on the DHERST website. Check out these recent posts here.

Related articles
If you want more information details about the Grade 12 selection listing, GPA or scholarship, refer to one of the articles below:

  • Grade 12 Online Selection for Higher Education and Exam Results - Differentiated
  • How to calculate your Grade 12 GPA using Your Results [Updated].
  • Why You Should Know Your GPA (Click here)

2022 selected students on tertiary scholarships

The 2022 Grade 12 Selection list is likely to be in one PDF file (like the past years' lists); and easy to check the selected students to tertiary institutions in the country. 

Last year DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology) published the Grade 12 Selection List on the 18th of December. 

The selected students were awarded a government scholarship under two categories. The PNG government's higher education scholarship is called TESAS (the Tertiary Education Scholarship Assistant Scheme).


TESAS is classed into either HECAS (the Higher Education Contribution Assistance Scheme) or AES (the Academic Excellence Scholarship).

If a student is not awarded one of the government's scholarships, then the student is considered Self-sponsored. 

The numbers of students awarded each scholarship in 2019 - 2021 are given below.


Fact file Grade 12 students selection stats

2021 for 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
  • 31,817 students were nominated by their schools to sit the national exams.
  • 26,544 students certified for selection.
  • 237 HEI Programs.
  • 16,171 Total HEI quota for 2022.
  • 10,373 Grade 12 students will NOT be selected for 2022 HEI studies.

2020 for 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
  • 188 secondary and National High schools in PNG
  • 32,841 Grade 12 students were nominated to sit for national exams.
  • 30, 711 Grade 12 students sat for the Grade.
  • Just over 7,000 students were selected to Tertiary Institutions in the country in 2020 for the 2021 academic year.

2019 for 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
  • 27,743 (= *18,318 + **11,792) students registered in DHERST online selection system
  • *18,318 students in the national admission pool NOT selected 
  • **11,792 (=***9,427 + ****2365) spaces available quota/spaces in higher education institutions (205 programs in HEI)
  • ***9,425 Grade 12 students selected to tertiary institutions
  • ****2,365 spaces yet to be filled via the national admission pool

2018 for 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
  • AES- 904 Grade 12 Students awarded scholarships under this category 
  • HECAS - 3757 Students awarded scholarships under this category 
  • SELF-SPONSORED - 3936 had not been awarded a scholarship even they were selected by the selectors. 
  • Total students selected to Higher learning institutions in PNG = 8597 

DHERST Selection Key Points

DHERST announced 3 points that selected students to Tertiary institutions should take note of. 

In a press release, the Department of Higher Education said the students whose names appeared on the Grade 12 selection list must take note of the following:
(1) Your personal details contained within your application has been forwarded to the Higher Education Institution which has selected you.
(2) You should expect to receive an admissions offer letter directly from your Higher Education Institution (HEI). The HEI will communicate directly with you to inform you on specific details. 
(3) If your Study Program receives scholarship awards from the National Government, you may be eligible for financial support through the Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS). Your TESAS status is also indicated in this National Selection List. Please log in to the NOAS (apply.dherst.gov.pg) and check MyStatus section any time before the 22nd December 2018 for further details on how to access your scholarship. [DHERST , Press Release 2019]

2022 DHERST tertiary selection list pdf

It can be fiddly to identify a student's name in the PDF selection listing. But, you can use a quick trick to solve this problem. Simply use the 'search' bar on the PDF list. 

The students' names were not on the selection list last year. Presumably, if it is the same this year, students can not use their names when searching. The best detail to use is the student's number on School Leaver's Form (SLF). 

How to quickly find a selected student on the 2022 DHERST tertiary selection pdf list

1. Download the PDF file onto your device
2. Use the search button
3. Type in the student's SLF number
4. Search
5. Confirm the school against SLF #.
6. Confirm your scholarship/fee status.

2023 - 2024 grade 12 selection list dpf
PDF file listing by SLF number

Grade 12 selected students NOT on tertiary institutions scholarship

It is perhaps important to note that about 50% of the Grade 12 student names on the Grade 12 selection list are NOT awarded a government scholarship (AES or HECAS) last year. 

They are, therefore, classified as self-sponsored students. (Here is a list of ideas about what to do to get a scholarship if you are a self-sponsored student).


But, what if a student's name is completely NOT on the Grade 12 selection list?  Here is what DHERST had to say about it in 2019:
We would like to inform you that your application has now been moved into the NOSS Admissions Pool. 
In the event that a higher education institution was not able to achieve 100 percent yield in the National Selections, your application may be considered from within the NOSS Admissions Pool. Should this happen, please log in to the NOAS (apply.dherst.gov.pg) and check MyStatus section prior to 31st December 2018. 
Also take note that in the event that a selected Grade 12 school leaver does not accept his/her admission offer, your application may also be considered from within the National Admissions’ Pool. Should this happen, please log in to the NOAS (apply.dherst.gov.pg) and check MyStatus section throughout February of 2019. 
If you have not achieved a GPA above 2.0 it may NOT be likely that your application will be considered from within the National Admission Pool. It is therefore highly recommended that you consider upgrading your marks with an intent to re-apply for further studies as a Non-School Leaver. Do not give up![DHERST , Press Release 2019]

Where to download the 2022 Tertiary Selection List

The HEI selection lists for the past years were officially released by DHERST. Last year the list came out on the 18th day of December. 

This year DHERST will release the selection list PDF file on their website

117 comments:

Unknown said...

Very informative, thankyou so much team..

Unknown said...

Thanks very much. Now I'm fully aware on what's going on.

Unknown said...

What will happen to the students in the national admission pool?

PNG Insight said...

These students are in the *reserve* list, in other words. Read what DHERST said about the stds in Admission Pool above.

Unknown said...

Yes,welcome

PNG Insight said...

Glad you find the information about the selection list for tertiary selection.

Unknown said...

My brother was placed in the admission pool through his account. However he was now enlisted to study as a school leaver under the department of Architecture and Building Construction. So we're still waiting for his ecceptance letter. Who will send his ecceptance letter; OUT or dherst. He has a GPA of 3.2 and assume that he should be under TESAS scorlaship in which the TESAS list was out already.

Unknown said...

I brother is selected to Madang Technical college this academic year-2020 but he is not recieving the acceptance letter from the college and we are still waiting. Any latest updates please email to nelsonpepae16@gmail.com. Thanks for your consideration.

Unknown said...

I'm getting a GPA of 2.8 and change my choice teacher colleges but I didn't get selected while my classmates get GPA of 2.6 where selected.Dherst said my application has been sent to national admission pool and I'm still waiting please any latest information about that? If any information about that my email address:mosesfuemba107@gmail.com

Thank you Fuemba Moses

Unknown said...

When is the grace period?

Unknown said...

Thank you very much it is very informative and helpful to me. Thanks

Unknown said...

Thanks it is very informative and helpful

R.Karlo said...

If you are Non_ school leaver accepted to do your first year in one of the schools in UPNG will you be categorised in Teasas or self sponsor?

AMAKS said...

Should you specify 2020 GPA for 2021 selection?? It's confusing to most students with high GPA selected for other colleges rather to University??? Should you be steady with guided GPA??? I see that's some wrong this year 2020 for 2021 selection??? Hi

Unknown said...

I apply as a school leaver to do first year at DBTI institution at Port Moresby but my application is on the National pool I'm asking for for father notice

Unknown said...

What Will happen to the students on the National admission pool

Unknown said...

How could we find out about the DODL registration?

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 2.2 and I was placed on national admission pool please any notices

Enos komo said...

I have a GPA of 2.2 and I was placed on national admission pool please any notice

Unknown said...

I have GPA of 2.6 but not selected. Can the selectors placed me under any nursing college or teachers xollcol?

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 3.2 and I applied to polytech as my first choice in electrical engineer but I did not considered there. Why?

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 2.8 and my first choice was UPNG, Diploma in Accounting and Business Management which its requirement is 1.75, but I was not considered, why?.

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 2.8 and I applied to upng for business management but than on the grace period it was highlighted red but the required GPA is 1.75 why am not considered?

Laura said...

I have a GPA of 3.4 but yet I was placed on admission pool whilst my friends with 2.6 have been seleted to UPNG. Any further information please contact me ASAP on my address lauraharry248@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 3 and applied to UPNG on the course Journalism and media studies but i was considered there,why

Unknown said...

I am in the admission and I was told to check the confirmation list today but the list is not out, please I need your help...

Unknown said...

I am in the admission and I was told to check the confirmation list today but the list is not out, please I need your help...

Unknown said...

I'm being put on admission pool so I'm trying to check if I have been selected or not

Unknown said...

Is the date for the publishing of the selection list which is 8 Jan 2021 a confirmed date or is it postponed due to the public holiday?

Unknown said...

I'm being put on admission pool so I'm trying to check the 2021selection list but my name was not on the list for the institution I apply.Please any news about the student who's being put on admission pool.

Unknown said...

I got selected to pom iti and waiting for the admission confirmation today any information or update.

Unknown said...

I'm being put on admission pool so I'm trying to check the 2021 selection list but my name was not on the list for the institution I apply for,any news about student who's being put on admission pool.

Stacy yawas said...

I'm in the admission pool and I was told to check the list on the website today to confirm that wether I'm been selected or not but the list is not published yet,so please I need your help , thank you

Unknown said...

How will I upgrade my marks and re-apply?

Unknown said...

Are the Tesas list for Tetiary schools ready or not?

Unknown said...

Today is Friday 8 of January 2021 and why is the list not yet published.

Unknown said...

I have been selected to IBBM but list is not out,is the date confirmed or not

Unknown said...

I'm waiting for the confirmation and for tertiary institution with GPA of 3 plus the selection list and why it not happen

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 2.4 but still not selected

Unknown said...

I have been forwards to the Admission Pool,should this possible for me to be selected in the any other colleges rather than selected to the Universities. Any clarifies on this matter.

Unknown said...

Did UPNG publish it's selection list already?If it did, why didn't I get notified?

Unknown said...

I have a gpa of 2.4and not selected why?

Unknown said...

I have GPA of 2.4 but still not selected.

Unknown said...

Is the publication date of the tertiary selection namelist postpond or it has publish been published out but something wrong with my phone so I did not get any update?

Unknown said...

The date is 10th of January 2021 and the list is expected to be released on the 08th . Is it out already?

Unknown said...

I have been selected to pom iti..But when will the listing came out..

Unknown said...

I was considered at the Enga Teachers College program diploma in primary Teaching from the admission pool with Gpa 2.4 but I don't know about the selection..... because there is no variable in my NOAS account...thank you...

Anonymous said...

Today is Sunday 10 of January it has passed the date given by the dherst and why is the list not yet published. I got selected to LAE ITI and stil waiting for admission confirmation

Unknown said...

I got the message saying that my application to Non Tesas was successful but I'm waiting for my confirmation letter plus the acceptance letter and how will I see my confirmation letter because the Dherst website has not yet publish the list yet. Please do notify me. Thank you.

Unknown said...

I am selected to do Diploma in Marketing at Port Moresby ITI and waiting for the admission Confirmation. Where will I get the admission letter?

Unknown said...

I'm still waiting for the admission
Confirmation.

Unknown said...

Today is the 11th and no list out yet?! Pretty unreliable.

Unknown said...

When is this TESAS list going to be published??

Unknown said...

I was selected to ITI but when will I receive official off

Unknown said...

I was selected to pom iti and still waiting for the admission confirmation when will i receive it.it's already 8th January but i did not receive any confirmation.

Unknown said...

today is 11th and time now is 3.17pm???

Unknown said...

My acceptance letter was sent to me already on 23/12/2020.i was considered with a GPA of 2.2 I'm so pleased n thankful to have a place .but how can I see the list of names for st barnabas nursing college, any help

Unknown said...

I am selected in ITI port Moresby campus,to get diploma in information technology yet I did not see the list yet, could you please notify me.

KAIPU ISIAH said...

I entered my username & password to see if I am selected to any Tertiary Inst. however I couldn't access it? Why? Is there any other way for me to get this information please?

Unknown said...

I was selected to go to national training institute Port moresby.when Will I get my official offer.I am still waiting for and admission confirmation.

Unknown said...

It's 13 of January and why isn't the list not being published

Unknown said...

When is the TESAS list for continuing student published for Mt Hagen Technical college?

Unknown said...

It is already 8 of january and I still didn't receive my confirmation letter and it is now 14 and nothing came in.why?

Unknown said...

This is 14th of January and the admission confirmation isn't published as yet any help??

Partux/SlowMo said...

I have a GPA of 3.0 but was not selected, but my friend has a GPA of 2.6 and was selected to unitec. I was so confused how did that happen.
Please any further information email me on Stanleyparua@gmail.com

Unknown said...

When will acceptance list for Balob TC 2021 be published?

Unknown said...

I've been moved to the admission pool and I'm still waiting for the namelist so when is the admission pool namelist will be released.
Thank you

Unknown said...

When will the grade 12 tertiary selection list for all institutions in the country be published?

Unknown said...

We waited for the Admission Pool students selection for 2021 and when will this come out..very slow

Unknown said...

When will the selection HECAS list fora all
Teachers college new intakes will be published.

Unknown said...

Please keep me updated on how and when or where to collect my acceptance letter and how it works in full details

Londe Smith said...

I am a student studying ELECTRICAL at Port Moresby technical college last year under TESAS and need to know when will HEI publish the continuing list of students under hecas. Here is my email address;slonde849@gmail.com, please do notify me thank you

Unknown said...

When will the tesas list for 2021 academic year come out?!!!

Unknown said...

It's already mid January and when will the HECAS list for Teachers College be published especially Melanesia Nazarene Teachers College. 8/01/2021 is already gone

Unknown said...

When will hecas list for continuing announce? Please help

Unknown said...

Are the students in the Admission pool going to be notified if they get selected into other tertiary institutions or will they have to wait for the selection list again??

Unknown said...

Why is the 2021 grade 12 new intake list for university of Goroka still pending while others are published..

Unknown said...

Please Pom Technical collage need help with selection list and course fee.

Unknown said...

I am still on provisional status as I have applied for bachelor in primary education at St Benedict Campus ,DWU.Its almost time and I haven't got any acceptance letter for me to get ready for school fees

Unknown said...

My son was selected to PNG IBBM but still waiting for the list and the offer letter.
Any update need help

Unknown said...

When is the Melanesian Nazarene Teacher College 2021 selection list be published we are waiting.

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 2.8 but not selected.
Can anyone tell me why is that?

Unknown said...

Students are still waiting for their acceptances letters, please make it fast because the day getting closer

Unknown said...

I have a GPA of 2.8 but did not selected into any colleges in my choices so please can any one assist me.

Unknown said...

Have a GPA of 2.8 but did not selected into any colleges in my choices I've made .Can anyone tell me why?

Unknown said...

I am selected to Melanesian Nazarene teachers college but l haven't received my acceptance letter

Unknown said...

When will the tertiary selection list come out.

Unknown said...

Why students with high GPA have missed out to study in PNG Tertiary Institutions?

Unknown said...

How will I get my offer letter?

Unknown said...

When will the national selection list for tertiary institutions come out?

Unknown said...

2021 selection list for 2022 Academic year said to be released 21st Dec 21 but not shown out.

Unknown said...

I am selected to international training institute lae campus. But that does not satisfy my GPA which is 3.2 which I already applied at upng but why not considered.? Would you please kindly help me solve this query. Yours faithfully. here is my email address jd429417@gmail.com

Unknown said...

When 2021 selection for 2022 out???

student said...

I have a GPA of 3 and not selected to any tertiary institutions and have put me in the Admission Pool, some of my classmates with GPA of 2.8 And 2.6 Have been selected to tertiary institutions
Why ?

Unknown said...

Thanks you for the information.

Very Informative.

keep up the good work

Unknown said...

I,m Alois Kaupa has a GPA of 2.2 and was put in to admission pool. and still awaiting for the final list to be out.

student said...

I have a GPA of 3 and not yet selected to any tertiary institutions but still in Admission pool why ?

Unknown said...

I am yet to receive my confirmation from.
I am Clare Maso

Unknown said...

Ian still waiting to receive my ITI confirmation form please hope it will be publish soon

Unknown said...

I am ismael sele waiting for my acception letter with gpa 2.80

Unknown said...

I am ismael sele waiting for my acception in ibsu with 2.8 gpa

Unknown said...

I am jerom bachiven. Still waiting for conformation form

Unknown said...

When will the confirm admission offer be published.It should be out by 7th Jan..been checking and yet nothing happen

Unknown said...

DHERST has been keeping us parents and students in suspense by not providing official lists of selected students to TIs on time and not publishing on the date mentioned. Please, do give us the exact date as to when the official names lists are given to students and also published in the media outlets. Parents will need to prepare for the exorbitant fees imposed by various TIs.

Unknown said...

Iam Noel Lucas still waiting for me acceptance letter and selection list

Anonymous said...

My GPA is 2.2 and I applied to Sonoma Adventist college with GPA 2.2 and yet I was not selected,..my friends where being selected,Please why?

livai paina said...

When will be the Simbu teachers college non school leavers acceptance list for 2022 shortlisted.

livai paina said...

When will be the Simbu teachers college non school leavers acceptance list for 2022 shortlisted.

Nandex Wanpis said...

My GPA is 2.4 and yet I applied to all teachers college in PNG with the current GPA of 2.4 and above and why I am not selected with such GPA?

Nandex Wanpis said...

Please do help me before the final selection list for all college in the country..

Nandex Wanpis said...

I have a GPA of 2.4 and I am eligible for one of the colleges andwhy I am not selected and put into the Admission Pool........
Please do let me know at....nandexwanpis@gmail.com
Thank you...

Nandex Wanpis said...

Why my name is in the admission pool?

Bravo L Delta said...

I got a GPA of 2.6 and I was not selected by any of those five institutions, I mean the colleges where I should has been selected because according to findings I know that all most every nursing school's in the country have the minimum gpa of 2.4 and above. Why can't a gpa of 2.6 can be also be selected??

Bravo L Delta said...

Another thing is regarding the backup program on the noas account. If I am not selected and I was put in an admission pull, will the dherst selected me according to my backup program or how please can anyone explain this to me.

Bravo L Delta said...

How many institution will selected me if I was placed in an admission pool

Bravo L Delta said...

I was not selected and I was placed in an admission pool and was selected to ITI. And there were red button(declined) and green button (accept). I went and try to click on the green accepted button but something went wrong so from there I try to fixed it but both the red and green button disappeared and now I don't know what to do next...

Bravo L Delta said...

If my application was placed in an admission pool and one institution selected me and I went and accepted the offer. After that will they selected me for another institution or not after selected me from previous institution

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