Grade 12 Selections 2023 for 2024 DHERST NOAS Admission Pool

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 Grade 12 Selections 2023 for the 2024 academic year - NOAS Status Check - is live. Also, the DHERST Grade 12 School Leavers selection and Non-school Leavers Selection list are out.

Note that DHERST TESAS (HECAS & AES) Status list will be published on the 3rd week of January according to DHERST. That is the important list that indicates students' scholarship status. Join PNG Insight on YouTube as we bring the latest updates on education and development in PNG.

• You can check the PNG Universities SL and NSL acceptance lists PDF here.
• Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers' college.

DHERST NOAS 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 2024 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 2023

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: Note that the answers are based on experience over the years, intended to give clarity to 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 criteria, 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, login 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 2024 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 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 may want to 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 2023

DHERST releases the NSL selection list for the Teachers' Colleges and Nursing Colleges on the 21st of December 2023.

We compiled the selection lists which are responsive on mobile and PC. Check out the links for the latest NSL selections list for the institutions in PNG:

• Teachers' Colleges NSL Selections Lists
• Nursing Colleges NSL Selection Lists.

2024 Grade 12 Selection List and DHERST TESAS Award List Info

PNG Insight will continue to bring updates and information re. the Grade 12 selection and DHERST TESAS Award listings.

If you have any questions about the 2024 Grade 12 selection process, PDF list, etc., please leave a comment below or check out this latest update on PNG Universities Non-School Leavers Selection 2024.

LATEST ARTICLE: PNG Universities and Colleges 2024 Acceptance List Info, TESAS, HELP Loan and Registration and Orientation - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.

We also provide some background information about the 6 PNG universities here. Find out about the selection lists for UPNG, UOG, UNRE, Unitech, DWU and PAU:

• UPNG: University of Papua New Guinea
• UOG: University of Goroka
• UNRE: University of Natural Resources and Environment
• Unitech: University of Technology
• DWU: Divine Word University and 
• PAU, Pacific Adventist University.
• WPU: Western Pacific University 

2024 DHERST Selection Lists - HEIs

The 2024 PNG Universities DHERST Selection List for all universities and other tertiary institutions should be live after DHERST publish the PDF file online. However, note that the 2024 Grade 12 selection list for PNG tertiary institutions will not be available immediately after the release of the Grade 12 Online Results. It will take a few days for DHERST to do the online selections for each tertiary institution in the country. 

The final DHERST list will be published online in PDF format. The Department of Higher Education has released the schedule for 2024, click here to find out the the 2024 Grade 12 selection list will come out.

NDOE Result vs DHERST Selection

First, the online result will come out, released by the NDOE, through the Measurement Servies Division (MSD). Note that the Grade 12 exam results for 2023 were released on the 8th of December 2024. By now, all Grade 12 students in the country should have accessed their examination results.

After that, the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHESRT) will use the marks to finalise their selections for PNG tertiary institutions; and make the selection listing for 2024 available on their website. 

Here is how the online results and selection work. 

TESAS Awards List - Universities

The Grade 12 selection for tertiary institutions in PNG, usually, comes out during the last week of December or the first week of January of the new year as seen in the last two years.

However, there were administrative problems with the Grade 12 selections in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The problems were fixed and the selection lists were updated and released to the public.

We hope the that 2024 Grade 12 selection list will flow smoothly according to the schedule released by DHERST.

Here is what DHERST said about the updated Grade 12 selections listing for tertiary institutions in 2020 which was retracted:

The Department of Higher Education Research Science & Technology (DHERST) wishes to advise students and higher education institutions (HEIs) that it has revised the previous TESAS awards for continuing students for new academic year. The award list published on the DHERST website on the 5th of January 2020 is retracted due to some technical problems beyond our control. This has been rectified and scholarships rewarded to all eligible students. (DHERST Press release | 19/01/2020)

When will the 2024 Selection list be published?

Here are the 2023 Selection for 2024 Academic Year Key Dates

• NOAS Grace Period: Tuesday, 12 December - Friday 15 December 2023
• Selection Process Launch: Thursday 21 December, 2023
• Admission Selection List Release: Saturday 23 December, 2023

How to Confirm Grade 12 Students' Selection and TESAS Status

The Grade 12 selection is done online and is quick. The final list of admitted students for the 2024 academic year will be published online.

Applicants are advised to keep an eye on the DHERST website or social media pages for updates regarding the selection process.

Here is how to check the selection status (WITH VIDEO GUIDE). This article shows you how to use the Grade 12 student SLF number and search the downloaded PDF files, with ease :) So, check it out. 

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About PNG Insight

PNG Insight is an education blog. It aims to highlight the key developments in the education sector in Papua New Guinea. Started in 2014 on Google's blogger (now self-hosted on WordPress), PNG Insight strives to be a platform for critical thinking and discussions; and a source of information.

We ask that you join us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for up-to-date education info on tertiary institution selections in the country, as they happen. 

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DHERST Selection & TESAS Award List | PNG Universities

NOTE: This is an update that we brought to our readers last year - we will bring the same update on the 2024 Grade 12 selections list for universities and non-universities. Visit the links above for the latest information for this year.

• #5 The Grade 12 (NEW INTAKES) Selection List is now published by DHERST - See the 'stats that matter 
• #4 Notes on 2021 Continuing Students TESAS Awards List, why many students' names are not on the list published by DHERST.
• #3 For the status updates of PNG universities' acceptance list, click here.
• #2 DHERST has not released the 2021 School Leavers TESAS award list for HEIs. It is not clear why, but we believe the HEIs sent the Students' Acceptance Letters out already.
• #1 As predicted in an earlier video (at the end of this article), DHERST has announced that the Tertiary Selection List will be released on Friday the 8th of January.

Grade 12 Exam NEAEA Results 2023 | Ethiopia

We have seen a lot of Grade 12 students from Ethiopia coming into the PNG Insight Blog searching for information on NEAEA Exam Results. This year we made some general information available, particularly about the Grade 12 Exam Result NEAEA 2023 to point you in the right direction.

09/10/2023 Update: Here is the latest update from the Educational Assessment and Examinations Service (EAES)

Announcement for Grade 12 National Exam Results

The EAES announced that the Grade 12 national exam results will be released on 29/01/2016 at 1:00 AM. Examinees can view their results using the following three methods:

• Website: eaes.gov.et: eaes.gov.et
• Short text message: Send your exam registration number to 6284
• Telegram: @eaesbot: t.me/eaesbot

Please note that the EAES does not charge a fee to view exam results. Be wary of scammers who claim that there are other ways to view your results or who ask you for money.

2023 Grade 12 exam updated

The NEAEA announced that the 2013 Grade 12 exam will be given around mid-October. However, the examination body is, yet, to decide on the exam day.

NEAEA said in a Facebook post that there are more than 620,000 students sitting for the examinations. There is a need to iron out some fine details such as the 

• issue of Tigrian students, 
• time of the university, 
• regions are ready to give the exams, 
• the month of September and
• federal and the regional government's work season in this month.

The director of the Agency, Dr. Delam Autore, said the October exam will be on paper or on tablet and the agency is preparing for it to take place smoothly.

What to study in Australia? Here are the latest opportunities available for students in Ethiopia.

NEAEA 8181 Check results

If students are unable to check their results online, they can use the 8181 text code to send a message and check their results. Enter the free text message 'RTN', *space* to 8181. Here are the 3 steps you'll need:

• Key in RTN on your phone
• Press *space*
• Send to 8181

This is a free text message and you'll get your result instantly.

Recommended reading: Here is the latest info on the Grade 12 Examination and Result

Update Jan 2023: Check out the NEW information on the Grade 12 university entrance exam results in this article.

NEAEA website -www neaea gov et 2016 result

You can get up-to-date information on Examinations and Results at the National Educational Assessment And Examination Agency (NEAEA) and Education ministry websites and Facebook pages.

The list below are pointers to help our Ethiopian visitors. Hope you get the information you are looking for.

Ethiopia NEAEA 2023 Exam Dates - JUNE

The exam dates for 2023 are often available on the Ethiopian NEAEA official website in PDF format. Download the Exam Dates, PDF). This file contains the following timetables:

• Grade 12 Ethiopian University Entrance Examinations
• Grade 8 Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations

*The dates are taken directly from the Ethiopia NEAEA website. Please, check the official for the latest information relating to exam dates.

NEAEA Grade 12 Results

The results are normally released in August, here is more information on Grade 12 NEAEA 2023 results.

From the past records, Grade 12 students have to use their login details to access their Ethiopean NEAEA exam results online.

The Grade 12 October NEAEA exam result webpage is here - CHECK EXAM RESULTS. 

Grade 12 RESULT LOGIN PAGE

Latest News - www neaea gov et 2016 result

You can confirm the dates and get the latest updates on results at NEAEA online via the website or social media - see the direct links below:

• NEAEA App: http://app.neaea.gov.et (NEAEA)
• Website: http://www.neaea.gov.et (Read Latest News)
• Facebook (Facebook Updates)
• YouTube Updates - Click Here

 We have updated this information. Here is the latest info on the Grade 12 Examination and Result.

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.

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

DHERST Online Selection - Grade 12 Online Exam Results vs Grade 12 Online Selections

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) clearly differentiated between the Grade 12 Online Exam Results and Grade 12 school leavers' online selections. 

Here is a post about DHERST Selections that provides information for Schools Leavers and Non-School Leavers.

The message below is DHERST's explanation of the two selection processes. 

"We wish to inform and clarify to the general public that the publishing and or release of Grade 12 Results is the responsibility of the Measurement Service Division of the National Department of Education and NOT the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST).

The National Online Application Systems (NOAS) is a separate system developed by DHERST for Grade 12 students to apply for further studies. The NOAS is not currently used for publishing Grade 12 Results, but rather to allow Grade 12 students to finalize their choices for further studies.

The National Department of Education have recently launched a separate system and website to access Grade 10 and 12 final results. To obtain Grade 12 final marks, please contact the National Department of Education or check their website. [DHERST Support Service, Facebook 06/12/2018].

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In fact, two education departments are facilitating the Grade 12 results and online School Leavers Application (SLA) at this time of the year. 

First, the results - both Grade 10 and 12 results - are the works of the Measurement Services Division (MSD) of the National Education Department. 

Anything to do with the RESULTS is through this web address mypngexamresults.com. Perhaps it is important to know that the results are only provisional. That means that the results and other details like name-spelling that may have errors are subject to final changes.

Check out the latest article on Grade 12 DHERST Online Selection >>> Click Here

Second, the Grade 12 online selection for the tertiary institution is the work of DHERST. And, the online selection to tertiary institutions in the country comes under DHERST. 

This web address (https://apply.dherst.gov.pg) links to online applications and services the higher education department provides.

Fact files: Number of students year-by-year

• DHERST online selection began in 2017. So, the 2021 Grade 12 online selection was the 5th year of implementation. Students going to tertiary institutions in forecasted to remain at the 2018 figure of ~12000 - 13000 students. 
• 30711 Grade 12 students completed school in 2020, up nearly 1500 students from 2019. No significant increase in the number of students entering tertiary institutions in PNG.
• A total of 29,000 Grade 12 students took the exams in 2019. An increase of nearly 5000 spaces from 2018 
• A total of 12,234 students were selected to commence the 2018 academic year (47% of the 25,848 who applied)

DHERST and MSD Online result and selection systems

• MSD's inaugural online platform is for checking Grade 10 and Grade 12 results. It was implemented in 2018.
• Only two students preferences on the SLA in 2017 (5 preferences in 2018, 2019 and 2020)
• Students with a GPA of 2.3 or above were considered for selection in 2017 for 2018 entry into Higher Learning Institutions. The same for the 2018 selection for 2019 and the 2019 selection for 2020.
• The students selected via the DHERST online application platform are NOT automatically awarded a PNG government's TESAS scholarship (HECAS or AES). ONLY those who receive a scholarship award letter are on TESAS. 
• SELF-SPONSORED STUDENTS - if you are selected but did not receive the award letter from DHERST, consider yourself a self-sponsored student.

• Instruction on How to Use SLF Number to Identify Selected Students to Tertiary Institutions.
•  For more info on Grade 12 Tertiary Institutions selections for 2023, check out the recent post here.

The Gr 10 and Gr 12 online results for2023

For more information on the latest results, visit PNG Insight or click on the image to go directly to the *NEW* website.

Go to mypngexamresults home page

Recommended reading

We followed the developments in education over the years and have a collection of educational Apps and websites. Click here to check them out. You may also find our article on Grade 10 Online results here helpful. 

If you have any questions about the  Grade 12 selection process, PDF list, etc., please leave a comment below or check out this latest update on PNG Universities Non-School Leavers Selection.

About PNG Insight

PNG Insight is an education blog. It aims to highlight the key developments in the education sector in Papua New Guinea. Started in 2014 on Google's blogger (now self-hosted on WordPress), PNG Insight strives to be a platform for critical thinking and discussions; and a source of information.

You can follow us on Twitter (@PNG_Insight) for information on Education and Development in Papua New Guinea.