The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST) Online application system (NOAS) dates for the 2025 academic year have been released in NOAS Press Statement #2/2024. Students and schools should be aware of the dates between now and when the 2025 academic year admission selection list comes out.
Grade 12 students need to mark these dates in their calendars and start planning ahead. When the time comes, they can adjust their NOAS applications early in anticipation of the selection for 2025.
Updated Important Dates for 2024 Selections
Release of Exam Results: 5th December 2024
NOAS Grace Period: Commences on Monday, 9th December 2024 at 12:01am and ends on Saturday, 14th December 2024 at 11:59pm
Launching (Selection Day) of 2024 Selection for 2025 Academic Year: Wednesday, 18th December 2024
Admission Selection List Publication: Date not announced yet (last year's publication was on Saturday, 23rd December 2023)
Here is an article about why it is important to get your choices on the NOAS online application right.
DHERST NOAS Online - 2024 Key Dates (UPDATED)
Here are the key dates in reverse order:
2025 academic year admission selection list publication – NOT ANNOUNCED, but here is last year's publication date - Saturday 23rd December 2023
Launching (SELECTION DAY) of 2024 Selection for 2025 academic year - WEDNESDAY 18th December 2024
NOAS Grace period – commences on MONDAY 9th December 12:01am - and ends on SATURDAY 14th December, 11:59pm.
Release of EXAM Results 5th DECEMBER 2024
Grade 12 National Examination – October 14th - 18th, 2024. (DONE)
NOAS application period begins – All Grade 12 students should have now obtained their National Online Application (NOAS) credentials from the school principal and patrons (ONGOING)
Click hereto read more about the 2024 Grade 12 Selection Launching Date & Publication Date.
What to Do During the Grade Period?
Important Update for Grade 12 School Leavers for 2024 applying to the HEIs for the 2025 academic year. The Grace Period for submitting your Higher Education program choices is only 5 days - commences on FRIDAY 2nd December 12:01am - and ends on FRIDAY 5th December, 11:59pm.
Check for RED lights: If any of your choices have a RED light, it means you didn't meet the minimum program requirements. Replace those choices with eligible programs.
No RED lights: If you don't see any RED lights, you meet the minimum requirements for your chosen programs.
Unused programs: Any programs you didn't meet the requirements for will be removed from your account.
National Online Selections: The DHERST Minister will launch the online selection process on the 16th of December, 2024.
Take Action: Use this extended Grace Period to review your choices carefully and ensure they align with your education goals and academic performance.
Grace period for NOAS
The grace period is a brief window after the Grade 12 students get their 2024 National Examination Results. It is an ideal time when students can adjust their school leavers choices on the NOAS application online.
For the Grade 12 students, this is a valuable chance to review your 2024 exam performance and other new information in the NOAS, and to make any necessary changes to improve your odds of being accepted into your preferred institution and program.
If you are a student in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and need financial assistance for your higher education, then the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) offered by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) can be a good option for you.
The HELP program for 2023 application will be open from 20th March 2023 to 31st October 2023. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of applying for the HELP loan program.
Here is the latest article on the TESAS & HELP Student Loan Program
Eligibility Criteria for HELP
Before applying for the HELP program, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
You must be a PNG citizen.
You must be enrolled and registered at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) recognized by DHERST.
The study program undertaken by the applicant is accredited by the National Higher and Technical Education Board (NHTEB) or by another authorised body.
HELP Student Loan Application Timeline
The HELP program facilitates 4 batches every year. If you do not apply or do not submit your loan application in a batch, you have the flexibility to apply in the subsequent batch. The application timeline for HELP 2023 is as follows:
BatchApplication Period
1 20th March - 30th April
21st May - 30th June
31st July - 31st August
41st September - 31st October
The last (4th) batch and the HELP application cycle for this year will be closed as of 31st October 2023.
DHERST will not accept any applications from students who applied and submitted the HELP after this date.
Requirements to Apply for HELP Loan
To apply for the HELP loan program, you need to fulfil the following requirements:
Signed HELP Declaration Form: Enquire about the HELP declaration form from your institution. Fill out the form and submit it to your Registrar and/or Student Data Officer with one of the mentioned ID documents.
ID Document: You need to submit any one of the following ID documents along with your HELP declaration form:
Gr 12 certificate
Student ID
PNG NID/birth certificate
Passport
Driver's license
Apply for DHERST Student Loan
Your Student Data Officer (SDO) at your institution will issue HELP login credentials to you. If you have forgotten your password, you may check with your SDO to get a new one.
First-year students who had NOAS credentials from 2022 and had their enrollment status confirmed by SDO can use the same credentials to apply for HELP. The same applies to continuing students who previously applied for HELP, they can use the same credential to reapply for HELP this year.
The HELP 2023 timeline will be made available to the HEI through the Registrar's office during the registration period.
Contact DHERST
For further information, please contact the DHERST Support Service at noassupport@dherst.gov.pg.
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) by DHERST is a great initiative to provide financial assistance to students who want to pursue higher education in PNG.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application guidelines, you can apply for the HELP program and avail the benefits of the loan.
We hope this blog post has provided you with all the necessary information to apply for the HELP program in 2023.
Port Moresby Business College offers a range of diploma and certificate programs in business studies. For the Grade 12 students or non-school leavers, this article will guide you through the application process. Find out the entry requirements and contact details to ensure a smooth application experience.
Note that the Port Moresby Business College takes in students from the National Capital District and Central Province schools. But, this should NOT stop you from applying if you are coming from a different province but residing in Port Moresby.
Diploma Programs
Port Moresby Business College provides the following diploma programs in Business Studies, certified by the Department of Education (PNG):
1. Diploma in Accounting
2. Diploma in Business Computing
3. Diploma in Management
4. Diploma in Office Management
5. Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma Programs Entry Requirements
To be eligible for these diploma programs, you need to meet the following minimum requirements:
Grade 12 completion or Certificate Programs from a reputable institution
Application forms are available at the college.
Certificate Programs
Port Moresby Business College also offers certificate programs that serve as pathways to diploma and degree programs. The certificate programs are accredited by the Department of Education and include:
1. Technical Training Certificate
2. Certificate in Accounting
3. Certificate in Office Management
4. Certificate in Management
5. Certificate in Business Computing
6. Certificate in Hospitality Management
Certificate Programs Entry Requirements
To qualify for these certificate programs, applicants should fulfil the following criteria:
Grade 12 completion or Grade 10 with Matriculation Studies equivalent to Grade 11 and 12.
For scholarship applicants, an application form can be obtained from your secondary school.
Self-sponsored applicants can obtain application forms directly from the college.
How to Apply as a Grade 12 School Leaver
If you are a Grade 12 student, follow these steps to apply to Port Moresby Business College:
1. Discuss with your school's deputy principal (Academic) and express your interest in studying at Port Moresby Business College.
2. The deputy principal will guide you through completing the online school leavers form via the DHERST National Online Application System (NOAS). You have the option to select Port Moresby Business College as one of your five choices.
How to apply as a Non-School Leaver
Non-school leavers should contact the college directly to obtain an application form and additional information regarding the application process for Port Moresby Business College.
The entry requirements for different programs at Port Moresby Business College are as follows:
Technical Training Certificate Programs (Two-Year Program): Grade 10 with credit in Mathematics and English, with no fails in other subjects.
Technical Training Certificate (One-Year Program): Grade 12 with credit in Mathematics B, English, and a Business Studies-related subject.
Diploma in Business Studies (Two-Year Program): Grade 12 with B passes in Mathematics, English, and a Business Studies allied subject. Grade 10 with credit in Mathematics and English, with no fails in other subjects. Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
National Qualification Framework (National Qualification Programs)
For base learning, there are no minimum requirements as the assessment is based solely on the student's competency to perform tasks in each module before progressing to the next level of the program.
The minimum entry requirements for short course programs are determined by the college. Contact the college for more information.
How to Apply to Port Moresby Business College
Port Moresby Business College offers a variety of diploma and certificate programs in Business Studies. Whether you are a Grade 12 student or a non-school leaver, understanding the application process and meeting the entry requirements is crucial.
For the latest information on applications and admissions, visit the college or use the provided contact details below:
Port Moresby Business College Address: P.O. Box 5675, Boroko, N C D, Papua New Guinea
The Grade 12 students in PNG can check their NOAS selection status to find out if they have been selected in one of their five choices. The 2026 Grade 12 Selections for the 2027 academic year - NOAS Status Check - will be live after the Launch of Selection. That is when the Grade 12 School Leavers selection and Non-school Leavers will know the selection status, and find out if they are in the NOAS National Admission Pool. But what does that mean?
Do not fret. NOAS is an effective system that gives you a second chance. It also assists you to 're-adjust' your choices for the spaces available in the NOAS National Admission Pool. Use it before the final acceptance list PDFs are published.
DHERST NOAS National Admission Pool
It is important to confirm your selection to a higher institution as soon as you can. If you are not selected in one of your five choices, you may be put in the admission pool.
If you are a student on DHERST's admission pool, you'll have to log in to your National Online Selection Account between now and before the academic year 2027 starts to see if you have been offered a placement at a university or college in PNG.
Students in the admission pool have to hope that they are considered for 6,000+ spaces, formally called quotas.
So, keep checking to see if you are one of the lucky ones from the admission pool admitted to a university or college.
Questions about Grade 12 Selections 2024
Here are some questions PNG Insight receives about selections, GPA and Admission Pool for Tertiary Institutions in PNG. We pick three common questions that many students ask and put answers to them.
Important: Please note that the answers are based on years of experience, intended to provide clarity on the questions. It is in no way formal advice.
Q. I am not selected and I was put in an admission pull, will the DHERST select me according to my choices?
Brief answer:If you are in the DHERST Admission Pool, it means that you are likely to be considered IF there is a space available in the institution of your choice. Also, your GPA has to be higher than the other students in the pool to maximise your chance of being selected.
Q. I got a GPA of 2.6 and I was not selected by any of those five institutions where I should have been selected because I know that the nursing school's in the country have a minimum GPA of 2.4 and above. Why can't a GPA of 2.6 can be also selected?
Brief answer:Your GPA doesn't automatically guarantee you a selection to one of your 5 choices. Though it is the main selection criterion, there must be a spot available for you to be selected. Also, there are other students who may have a GPA above 2.6 applying to the same institutions, or they may have made your second choice their first choice. They have the advantage over you. In the meantime, log in to your NOAS Student Account before the academic year starts to confirm your final selection status from the Admission Pool.
Q. My GPA is 2.4 and yet I applied for teachers colleges in PNG that require a current GPA of 2.4 and above. Why I am not selected with such a GPA?
Brief answer: The current GPA of 2.8 for teachers' college is the threshold, which is the borderline GPA. If you have a GPA close to the borderline GPA, you are last in the queue during the actual selection and also last in the queue in the Admission Pool. It's sad but true. Those students who have GPAs higher than the threshold with first-choice preference have a higher chance of being selected than those sitting at the borderline GPA.
Grade 12 Selections 2027 NOAS Status Check
As you read the three questions, you may have realised that the best thing to do is to get the five choices on NOAS right - spot on.
For now, if you are in the DHERST Admission Pool, make sure you check your status regularly to see if there are any changes to your selection status.
Also, check the final lists that come out on the DHERST website.
The institution you apply to will publish its acceptance lists. You should check that too.
All in all, your NOAS student account is the right place to confirm your selection. If you have any questions about selections, please leave a comment below.
Non-School Leavers Selections Lists 2027
DHERST often releases the NSL selection list PDFs for the Teachers' Colleges, Nursing Colleges, Technical Colleges and other colleges in batches.
Check out the links for the latest NSL selections list for the institutions in PNG:
Note that the DHERST TESAS (HECAS & AES) Status list will be published on the Acceptances Lists, so make sure you confirm if you are on a government TESAS scholarship. That is the important list that indicates students' scholarship status.
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Grade 12 students are anticipating the release of the DHERST's NOAS Selection Lists 2024 for 2025 Admission. DHERST has announced the dates for the Grade 12 Grace Period and the launching of selections date in the NOAS Press Statement 2/2024, NOW UPDATED TO THE 9TH to 14TH DECEMBER 2024.
The 2024 Grade 12 Students must adjust their School Leavers Choices on DHERST's national online application system (NOAS). Read on to find out about the crucial dates between now and February 2025.
More on the Grace Period in the recent NOAS Press Statement, Read about it Here.
What's best about DHERST Grace Period 2024?
The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) released the dates for the Grace Period and 2024/2025 NOAS Selection Lists.
In hindsight, DHERST pegged the Grace Period to the 9th of December 2024. It ends on Thursday the 14thof December 2024. Grade 12 School Leavers have 5 days to adjust their choices.
The date for the Grace Period means that the Education Department (Measurement Services Division) must release the Grade 12 results before the 9th of December 2024. (DOE released the results on the 5th Dec 2024)
DHERST will not be happy if NDoE delays the Grade 12 results beyond the date they set for the NOAS Grade Period.
DHERST NOAS Selection Lists 2024/2025 Release Date
The higher education department scheduled the launch of DHERST selection lists for 2024/2025 to the 18th of December 2024. This is when the higher education minister walks into the DHERST office and presses the button to officially launch the NOAS selection online.
The official release of the selection lists for students selected through the NOAS will be on the 20th of DECEMBER 2024.
Here is the statement for DHERST :
The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) wishes to inform all Grade 12 school leavers, non-school leavers, parents and the general public that the Grace Period has one day remaining. The Grace period commenced on the 9th December and will end on 14th of December (11:59pm), 2024. The 2024 Selection for 2025 admission will be officiated on the 18th December, 2024, by the Minister for Higher Education Research Science and Technology, Hon. Kinoka Hotune Feo, MP.
Selection Results will be published on December 20th, through the applicants NOAS Account under their 'MyStatus' tab. DHERST also wishes to advise the General Public that all formal announcements will be made through the NOAS landing page, MyStatus notice board, DHERST social platforms or by authorised press statements.
The exam results for 2024 Grade 12 and Grade 10 was published on the MY PNG EXAM RESULTS portal on the 5th of December 2024. Students can check the portal for their results.
Grade 12 students should check their results prior to the 9th of December 2024 so that you have time to fine-tune your SL Choices on the NOAS.
If the release of the exam results and the Grade 12 Grace Period are just a day apart, DHERST will be happy.
So, if you are a Grade 12 student, you must check your online results at the MSD's results portal and adjust your SLF choices at the DHERST NOAS login portal before the end of the Grace Period.
The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) invites potential candidates who wish to undertake Post-Graduate Masters studies in Malaysia in 2024.
The scholarship program is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia. The online application is open from mid-June 2022 and will close mid-July 2022.
The duration of the program is 12 to 24 months. You must be below 45 years old. The post-graduate scholarship covers tuition fees and monthly allowances.
Key dates
16th June - online application open
16 July - application close
End of July - shortlisting
Early August - interview
Middle of August - announcement of successful applicants.
Apply online
Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION following the link: https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my//INTER/login.php
For further information regarding MTCP Scholarship: https://www.facebook.com/MTCPMalaysia
This scholarship for PNG students was released by DHERST.
The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) announced the 2021 - 2022 students’ intake for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Papua New Guinea.
But, the higher education department has not published the TESAS Award. All the students will have to wait untill the end of the month to know their TESAS statuses.
When will the TESAS list be published?
Here is what DHERST had to say:
Be advised that the TESAS list will be published before the end of this month (January 2022). Students whose names do not appear on the TESAS Award list should consult their respective institutions’ directly and confirm their admission status for 2022. [DHERST press release, 11/02/2022]
For more information contact DHERST on 301 7027 or 301 2048 or email Moi at moi.iuda@dherst.gov.pg or at stephanie.ila@dherst.gov.pg.
How to find your name?
Firstly, go to the DHERST website,
Secondly, download the PDF file, it is 139 pages and 5MB.
Then, do a PDF search (use your SLF number or your full name to search and confirm your name on the list)
Note that some smartphone visitors to the DHERST website have difficulty viewing and downloading the New Intake PDF list. If you have the same issue, you can download the list directly from the link below.
Several readers have contacted us regarding the Acceptance Lists for PNG Universities, particularly the 2025 HECAS List for Non-School Leavers, School Leavers, and Continuing Students. This article aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions, giving you a clearer picture of what to expect between now and early February 2025.
So, whether you're a non-school leaver, school leaver, or continuing student, read on and prepare yourself!
We've also included recommended blue links throughout this article, providing detailed information on pressing questions currently on the minds of many students and parents.
Important:
NSL: The 2025 HECAS Lists for Non-School Leavers, Re-enrolled Students and Continuing Students will first appear on the university's website or in the newspapers before being shared through social media channels and other websites. This also includes Online Students. Therefore, checking the official university website or the newspapers remains crucial for Non-School Leavers, Re-enrolled Students Continuing Students and students enrolled on online studies.
SL: Grade 12 School Leavers Selection Lists published on the DHERST website will show HECAS Status (That also includes AES status for top Students). DHERST has scheduled the launching of the 2025 School Leaver Acceptance on the 18 of December 2024. Students can check their NOAS accounts to verify their selection status. The actual publication of the 2025 Grade 12 Acceptance and Admission Lists (and 2025 HECAS Lists PDF) will take place after 18 December 2024. The date has not been released by DHERST yet.
Non-school Leavers Acceptance List
The Non-School Leavers' Acceptance List (NSL) for 2025 features students who did not graduate from Grade 12 in the last five years. This list also includes foreign students and PNG students applying from overseas schools such as those in the US, NZ, Australia, and Singapore.
Important Note: DHERST does not publish the NSL. Instead, each university you applied to will release its own NSL PDF before the academic year begins. So, check the websites of the universities you applied to for the latest updates.
Top Tip: Check the university websites for past year's NSL selection lists. This will give you a good idea of when to expect the 2025 NSL to be released.
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 2024/2025 Christmas holiday. It is your responsibility to find out your GPA and possible TESAS Status for the academic year 2025.
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 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.
2025 School Leavers HECAS List PDF - 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 2024 Grade 12 student, your selections and the announcement of your TESAS status will be formally done by DHERST.
When is DHERST HECAS List PDF coming out?
After the launch of NOAS 2024 Grade 12 Selection, school leavers and non-school leavers should know whether they are selected to a University or College, or not.
In fact, the higher education department (DHERST) planned to launch the Grade 12 National Online Selection on the 18 of December 2024.
Both the School Leavers and the non-school leavers, and continuing students (and students in the NATIONAL ADMISSION POOL) will have to wait until ALL the names (quotas from each university and college) have been confirmed, compiled and released to the general public.
Only then, the students should be able to know their confirmed HECAS/AES List PDF and determine their final TESAS STATUS.
Check out this video info we provided last year - it is still relevant to this year's selections and release of the Acceptance List PDF
Are you on TESAS (AES/HECAS List 2025)?
DHERST used different statuses to indicate the TESAS Awards for selected students.
The awards are based on the PNG government’s yearly sponsorship for students under the AES and HECAS categories, excluding the self-sponsored or corporate and overseas-sponsored students.
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) Acceptance List released by DHERST.
What to do as a Self-sponsored student?
Perhaps the important thing is to confirm your PNG GOVT SCHOLARSHIP (TESAS-HECAS-AES) status on the 2025 Tertiary Institution's Acceptance List.
As the name implies, if you are a self-sponsored student you'll have to pay your own fees before the registration and orientation.
If you do not pay the required fees, your place will be forfeited - another student in the admission pool who has the money will take your place.
Check with your university or college to confirm how much you MUST pay to register. In addition, this information will be contained in the Acceptance Letter your institution sends to you. Make sure you read and understand what you must do before admission.
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
DHERST will facilitate the Student Loan Scheme (HELP or Higher Education Loan Program).
If you are a self-sponsored student, you'll have to pay your fee for the first semester of 2025 and apply for the HELP loan.
The Continuing students and School Leavers can apply for the HELP loan program through their university or college. This also includes those who are doing their masters or doctorate studies.
Check with your institution and ask for a HELP student loan application form. Also, find out about the due date and what to do so that your application is successful.
What to do if you are on DHERST's NATIONAL Admission Pool?
If you are a student on DHERST's National admission pool, you'll have to log in to your National Online Selection Account between now and before the academic year 2025 starts to see if you have been offered a placement at a university or college in PNG.
To give you an idea, the 2021/2022 selection had:
31, 817 students were 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.
The good news is that there are 6,319 spaces (formally called quotas) to be filled via the Admission Pool.
So, keep checking to see if you are one of the lucky ones from the admission pool admitted to a university or college. Here is a video on PNG Insight YouTube Channel that explains how the QUOTA works.
When are you likely to see your name on the DHERST selection list?
When is the 2025 REGISTRATION and ORIENTATION WEEK?
Should you inform your institution that you've accepted that offer?
At least, try to find out the answer to the 5 questions as you prepare to go to your new school.
Here is an article that can help you prepare for registration and orientation week. It gives details on documents you need to present at registration, fees and what to do to get yourself prepared for the new academic year.
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), how to get the HELP govt loan or about being a SELF-SPONSORED student.
You can also leave a comment to let us know what you think.
The higher education department (DHERST) will launch the Grade 12 National Online Selection on the 21st of December 2023. So what does the launching mean; and when will DHERST publish the 2023 Grade 12 Selections Lists for the 2024 academic year in the country?
Here are 5 points that students, parents and guardians should know as they check their names on National Online Selection System (NOAS).
Students can view their selection STATUS through their individual National Online Application Accounts. The 2023 Grade 12 students should use their NOAS login details to access their accounts and confirm their selection status for the 2024 academic year.
When are you likely to see your name on the 2023 DHERST selection list?
When is the REGISTRATION and ORIENTATION WEEK?
Should you inform your institution that you've accepted that offer?
At least, try to find out the answer to the 5 questions as you prepare to go to your new school.
Here is an article that can help you prepare for registration and orientation week. It gives details to documents you need to present at registration, fees and what to do to get yourself prepared for the new academic year.
DHERST new Grade 12 data (3)
Note that there are ONLY 16,171 spaces available at the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Papua New Guinea according to DHERST's new data.
For the 2022 Academic Year, there were
31, 817 students were nominated to sit the exams;
26,544 students certified;
16,171 total HEI quota ;
10,373 Grade 12 students will NOT be selected for 2022 HEI studies.
Many Grade 12 students, like in the past years, will not get an HEI placement though they may have really good grades.
If you have secured a placement, you should be proud of yourself!
Important Announcement from DHERST 2023 (4)
DHERST and HEIs will use Grade 12 students' data in the National Online Application System (NOAS) to confirm their selections. Here is what DHERST has to say:
Your (Grade 12 Students) data from the MyNOAS data field has been forwarded to the Higher Education Institution that selected you. The HEI will communicate directly with you to inform you about the specific details of the institution, including how to accept your offer.
Note that the response contained therein (in the NOSS) is not an admission confirmation. You should expect to receive official notice through an admissions offer letter directly from your Higher Education Institution (HEI).
Many Grade 12 students will NOT be selected for 2024 HEI studies. If you feel that you have made the Grade, but missed out, here is a story that will inspire you.
Read about Sharlyne's story. She completed Grade 12 at Marianville Secondary School. Her Grade Point Average (GPA) was above the cut-off mark for entry into UPNG, but she missed out on the selection.
When will DHERST Publish 2023 Grade 12 Selections Lists for HEIs?
DHERST launched the Grade 12 selection List on the 21st of December 2023.
Here are the important dates for Grade 12 students.
Activity
Day
Students apply for tertiary programmes
Monday 28th August- Friday 08th December, 2023
Grade 12 national examinations
Monday 16th – Friday 20th October, 2023 (DONE)
NOAS Grace Period
Tuesday 12th December- Friday 15th December, 2023
Launching of 2022 selection for 2023 academic year
If you want to upgrade your marks at FODE or at any University Open and Distance Learning Centres, here is some information that you'll find useful. Click on the link to read more.
We hope this gives you an idea about what to expect between now and then. Share this with your friends and family and let them know about this information, too.
