Sobat UNNES, for those of you aiming to pass the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT), understanding the “battlefield” is the key to victory. That key is the UTBK SNBT 2026 Material.
Building an efficient study strategy is far more important than simply studying for long hours. You need to know exactly what will be tested.
Confusion often arises among prospective students: what are the test materials? Is the Academic Ability Test (TKA) still there? And the most frequently asked question: will there really be essay questions?
Let’s get to the bottom of this here!
Main Components of UTBK SNBT 2026
Based on the latest implementation of the SNBT, this test is designed to measure cognitive potential and reasoning, not rote memorization. The material is no longer divided by subject groups (Science/Social), but focuses on basic skills essential for university studies.
Here are the three main components that Sobat UNNES must master:
1. Scholastic Potential Test (TPS)
This is the core of the UTBK. TPS is designed to test your thinking and reasoning abilities. This section is usually further divided into:
- General Reasoning: Tests your ability to solve new problems using logic.
- Quantitative Ability: Focuses on basic mathematical reasoning.
- General Knowledge and Understanding: Tests your understanding of context and general knowledge.
- Reading Comprehension and Writing Ability: Tests your ability to analyze and understand text content in depth.
2. Literacy in Indonesian and English
These literacy questions will test your ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate the content of a text. You are required to understand implied meanings and reading contexts critically.
3. Mathematical Reasoning
Different from the quantitative ability in TPS, Mathematical Reasoning emphasizes the application of mathematical concepts to solve problems in various real life contexts.
Answering the Rumor: Will There Be Essays?
This confusion most likely stems from the introduction of a new question format, which is the short answer question.
However, you don’t need to worry. Although called “short answer,” the format is not a long essay or a complex formula explanation. Essentially, participants only need to write down a definite answer in the form of numbers, words, phrases, or symbols.
This new format is designed to measure your ability to recall and apply knowledge directly, not to assess opinions.
So, your best strategy is to remain focused on mastering the core materials (TPS, Literacy, Mathematical Reasoning) that will be tested, whether in multiple choice or short answer formats.
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