FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MRSM INTAKE FOR 2020
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS MRSM INTAKE FOR 2020
Application
When is the MRSM admission application advertisement released?
Both advertisements on MRSM Form 1 & Form 4 admissions are released on September 8, 2019 in major national newspapers. Notifications are also posted on MARA’s official portal.
Can I apply for a password after the online application deadline?
Any applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
How do I apply for online admission to Form 1 and Form 4 of MRSM?
Applications can be made online to obtain a password. The password will be sent to the e-mail address registered when submitting your application. Please refer the application handbook.
What are the online application requirements for admission to Form 1 and Form 4 of MRSM for candidates from Peninsular Malaysia?
General Requirements
- Malaysian Citizen.
- Mother or Father is a Malaysian citizen.
- Application must be submitted online.
- Candidates must sit for Pentaksiran Berasaskan Sekolah (PBS) 2019 which includes Pentaksiran Pusat (UPSR), Pentaksiran Sekolah (PS), Pentaksiran Aktiviti Jasmani, Sukan dan Kokurikulum (PAJSK) and Pentaksiran Psikometrik (PPsi).
- Candidates need to be physically fit.
- Candidates with special needs must be able to move without assistance.
Specific Criteria
- Candidates must have excellent academic result.
- Candidate must be active in co-curriculum activites.
- Priority is given to candidates from low-income group.
- Selection of successful candidates is based on merit.
How do I know my application form has been successfully submitted?
You will receive a pop up saying “Your form has been successfully submitted” immediately after pressing the send button. You are required to print your application.
What is the closing date for the application?
30 November 2019.
What information is required when registering an online application?
Applicants are required to key in his i.c. number and automatically their name and examination index number will appear on the screen. To get the password, applicants are also required to key in their email address and hand phone number.
There is an error in my child’s details/ parent information/ program list and MRSM. Is it OK for me to update?
Applicant’s information can be updated until closing date.
What do I need to do if I have registered the wrong email? Do I need to reset?
No, you do not need to reset. You can send your complete particulars and the correct email address to pengambilanmrsm@mara.gov.my
I have registered and received a password, but the password is not valid for use. What should I do?
For password verification, the applicants can contact us at 03-26134531/ 34532 /34533 /34516/ 34517/34578/35073 or send an email to pengambilanmrsm@mara.gov.my
One of my parents is not a Malaysian citizen. Therefore, I cannot fill out the passport number because the space requires 12 digits. Can I apply?
You are eligible if either your mother or father is a Malaysian citizen. Applicants can use the passport number by filling up ‘0’ in the remaining blank spaces. Example : 321567000000
I tried to sign up for the application but the popup message told NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. What should I do?
If you fail to get a password and a popup message saying NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE appears, you can send copies of your birth certificate, identification card and UPSR/ PT3 exam slip to pengambilanmrsm@mara.gov.my For candidates who were born after 2nd January 2008, please send additional documents i.e. Permission to Enrol Year 1 (2014) and Permission to Sit UPSR 2019.
My child does not apply online. Can he still apply?
No, only online application will be entertained.
I have completed an online application. Should I print the form and send a copy to the Secondary Education Division?
You do not need to send any print out copy of the online application form to Secondary Education Division. You may print it out for your own copy.
Application & Offer
How many intakes does MARA offer?
MARA admits students based on the vacancy. Admission to MRSM will be offered until 30th April 2020.
Can I apply to go to the nearest MRSM?
Yes, however the place will be offered to successful applicants based on the vacancy of the respective MRSM.
Is there a chance for me to register in any MRSM with vacancies?
No. The application must go through MARA Secondary Education Division (BPM) only. The data on vacancy is confidential and parents are not allowed to have access to this data.
I am a candidate from peninsular Malaysia and managed to secure 5A 1C in my UPSR. I have requested for a rechecking of my result. Do I still have a chance to be offered a place in MRSM after the review of my result?
The appeal will still be considered after the review (of the result) however the application needs to be submitted online within the application period.
Do I need to submit the release letter from SBP to MARA if I have declined the offer from SBP?
No.
Is it true that I will automatically not be offered a place in MRSM if I have secured a place in SBP?
No, it is not true. Applicants will still be offered a place (in MRSM) based on merit.
When is the registration date for form 1?
The registration day for Form 1 will be in January 2020.
How can I check the status of my application?
You can check on the official MARA portal once MARA has released the intake result.
Will I have access to the marks for the Ujian Khas (Ulul Albab) test?
No. The marks are private and confidential.
When will the Ujian Khas (Ulul Albab) test take place?
Once UPSR result is released, the qualified applicants will be contacted by email of SMS.
Who will need to sit for the Ujian Khas (Ulul Albab) test?
Qualified candidates who apply for the SPMRSM ULUL ALBAB programme.
When is the registration date for form four candidates to MRSM?
- First registration: In February
- Second registration: In March
What is MERIT?
Merit is based on General and Specific Criteria as stated in the application for 2020 intake.
General Criteria
- Malaysian Citizen
- Mother or Father is a Malaysian citizen.
- Application must be submitted online.
- Candidates must sit for Pentaksiran Berasaskan Sekolah (PBS) 2019 which includes Pentaksiran Pusat (UPSR), Pentaksiran Sekolah (PS), Pentaksiran Aktiviti Jasmani, Sukan dan Kokurikulum (PAJSK) and Pentaksiran Psikometrik (PPsi).
- Candidates need to be physically fit.
Cadidates with special needs must be able to move without assistance.
Specific Criteria
- Candidates must have excellent academic result.
- Candidate must be active in co-curriculum activites.
- Priority is given to candidates from low-income group.
Do the form four applicants need to sit for the UKKM test?
Yes.
Will my child’s application be considered if I have been blacklisted?
No. Please contact the Bahagian Kawalan Kredit MARA for further enquiries.
What do I need to do if I have been blacklisted by MARA?
You need to clear your credit/ loans with MARA. Once it is cleared you need to update Bahagian Kawalan Kredit MARA with receipt as proof of payment.
Can I request for transfer to another MRSM or programme after I have secured a place?
NO. The decision is final
When can I check the status of application for existing MRSM students to MRSM PKP/BITARA?
You can check with your respective MRSM after the third week in January 2020.
How much is the registration fee for MRSM?
Please refer to the registration handbook.
How much is the registration fee for the Dual Certification Programme (IGCSE) in MRSM?
Please refer to the registration handbook.
Appeal
Can I appeal if my application to MRSM was not successful?
Applicants can submit their appeal using the e-rayuan form that is available online. However, the application will still depend on the merit (of the applicants) and is subjected to the vacancy of the respective MRSM, OR
Yes. You may submit an appeal via online using the e-rayuan form and your case would be considered on applicant’s merit and vacancy.
When will I be able to know the status of my appeal and the means to access the status?
Applicants who do not receive any offer after the 30th April of the current year is considered unsuccessful. For further enquiries, the applicants can contact us at 03-26134531/34532/34533/34516/ 34517/34578/35073.
MRSM Programme
Which MRSM offer Ulul Albab Programme?
MRSM Kota Putra (2009), MRSM Gemencheh (2010), MRSM Kepala Batas (2011), MRSM Sungai Besar (2015) dan MRSM Semporna (2019) for form One intake only.
If my child doesn’t secure a place in MRSM Ulul Albab or Dual Certification Programme (IGCSE), will he/ she be offered a place in MRSM Premier?
Yes. However the offer will still be based on merit and vacancy. Priority is given to those who opted setuju ditempatkan ke mana-mana MRSM in the online application form.
What is MRSM Dual Certification Programme (IGCSE)?
International General Certificate of Secondary Education is a dual certification programme that is offered in MRSM Tun Abdul Razak Pekan, MRSM Johor Bahru, MRSM Baling, MRSM Alor Gajah, MRSM Kuala Klawang, MRSM Kuala Kubu Bharu, MRSM Kubang Pasu, MRSM Tumpat, MRSM Serting, MRSM Kuching, MRSM Kuantan, MRSM Langkawi, MRSM Batu Pahat and MRSM Parit.
Dual certification Programme is introduced as a value-added to the existing education system in MRSM. Students will still attend classes for core subjects like other MRSM Premier with the addition of a third language (French, Japanesse and Mandarin). Students will also get to experience the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum (Form 1 to Form 2) and will take the Checkpoint test. The Checkpoint is a low-stake diagnostic test. The students will continue to attend classes under the Cambridge Secondary 2 curriculum and sit for the IGCSE examination.
The International Baccalaureate-Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) retains the current curriculum carried out in all MRSM across Malaysia however it uses the MYP approach that is adapted from the International Baccalaureate education system.
Technical Programme instils technical elements through Science Engineering subjects which include mastery of Robotic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from form 1 to form 3. Students will be offered to take the Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronics courses for their SPM examination.
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