Our readers have asked about the 2022 Acceptance List for PNG Universities, especially the PDF lists for Non-school Leavers, School Leavers and Continuing Students. In this article, we provide brief responses to some of the frequently asked questions. The responses will give you an idea about what to expect between now and early February 2022.
So, read on and be ready as a non-school leaver, school leaver or continuing student.
Also, check out the RECOMMENDED BLUE LINKS in this article. They give in-depth details to the pressing questions many students and parents are asking at present.
IMPORTANT: The 2022 Acceptance Lists for all the Tertiary Institutions will FIRST appear on the university's website or newspapers before they are shared through the social media channels and other websites. Be reminded that it is important to check the non-school leavers, school leavers and continuing students acceptance list from the university's website or in the newspapers.
On PNG Insight, we have direct links to each of the PNG University websites - here is the checklist for you to confirm if the Acceptance Lists for 2022 are out.
Non-school Leavers Acceptance List
The 2022 non-school leavers' acceptance list contains the names of students who are NOT the 2021 Grade 12 students. This list also includes foreign students and PNG students who apply from the US, NZ, Australia, Singapore or other overseas schools.
The NSL list is usually published by the university of your choice, not DHERST. That means that the universities (that you applied to) will publish the non-school leavers' selection list PDF before the academic year starts. So you must check with the university!
One top tip is to check your preferred uni website for the past year's NSL selection lists if it is still up on their website. The publication date will give you a good idea about WHEN they are likely to release the 2022 selection list for the non-school leavers' intake.
Alternatively, PNG Insight keeps a checklist to help you follow up. You can check IF your university's 2022 Non-school Leavers Acceptance List is out.
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2022 Continuing Students Acceptance List
If you are a continuing student, your university will put out the continuing students' acceptance lists at the end of the academic year or over the 2021/2022 Christmas holiday. It is your responsibility to find out your GPA and possible TESAS Status for the academic year 2022.
The best thing to do is to contact the Student Admin or the university or college Registrar and find out if they've released the 2022 Continuing Students Acceptance List. And importantly, check to see that your name is on the list.
The University of Goroka (UoG) did well last year by informing its continuing students about their status before they went home for the Christmas holiday. We hope UoG does the same this year because it helps massively with the registration and orientation of its NEW students.
In fact, the other universities and colleges in PNG should do the same by informing the Continuing Students to avoid the long queues and unnecessary delays during the registration week.
2022 School Leavers Selections Lists - DHERST
The Grade 12 School Leavers Selections is solely done by DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology) through its National Online Application System (NOAS) and National Online Selection System (NOSS).
If you are a 2021 Grade 12 student, your selections and the announcement of your TESAS status will be formally done by DHERST.
When are PNG Universities and Colleges 2022 Acceptance List PDF coming out?
By now the Grade 12 Schools Leavers should know whether they are selected to a University or College, or not.
In fact, the higher education department launched the Grade 12 National Online Selection on the 21st of December 2021.
But the non-school leavers and continuing students will have to wait untill ALL the names (quotas from each university and college) has been confirmed, compiled and released to the general public.
Only then, the students should be able to know their confirmed SELECTION STATUS, as well as their final TESAS STATUS.
Here is a detailed article about when DHERST is likely to release the 2022 Acceptance List for PNG Universities and Colleges.
Check out this video info we provided last year - it is still relevant to this year's selections and release of the 2022 Acceptance List PDF
Are you on TESAS?
DHERST used different statuses to indicate the TESAS Awards for selected students.
The awards are based on the PNG govt’s yearly sponsorship for students under the AES and HECAS categories, excluding the self-sponsored or corporate and overseas govt sponsored students.
Read this article for the meaning of the acronyms (TESAS, AES & HECAS) and what they mean.
So how will the NSLs, Grade 12 SLs and Continuing Students know if you are on TESAS or not? You can CONFIRM your scholarship status (whether you are on TESAS or self-sponsored) through the final (official) 2022 Acceptance List released by DHERST.
What to do as a Self-sponsored student?
The best tip is to pay only the required amount, register and apply for the PNG govt's HELP program - read how to apply below.
Secure HELP - PNG Govt Scholarship
What to do if you are on DHERST's Admission Pool?
- 31, 817 students nominated to sit the exams;
- 26,544 students certified;
- 16,171 total HEI quota for 2021; and
- 10,373 Grade 12 students will NOT be selected for 2022 HEI studies.
Registration and Orientation info for new students
- Are you on TESAS (AES, HECAS)?
- Will you be a SELF-SPONSORED student?
- When are you likely to see your name on the 2022 DHERST selection list?
- When is the 2022 REGISTRATION and ORIENTATION WEEK?
- Should you inform your institution that you've accepted that offer?
Recommended reading for NSL, School Leavers and Continuing Students
Additional information for Non-school Leavers, Continuing Students and Grade 12 School Leavers are provided in the LINKS within this article.
Check out the links if you need more information on TESAS (HECAS & AES), or how to get the HELP govt loan or about being a SELF-SPONSORED student.
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