Politics · Other · 19 hrs ago
Indonesia’s 2026 High School Academic Test Faces Delays and Disruptions
Indonesia’s 2026 high school academic test is being held in two waves, from October 26 to 29 and November 2 to 5.
The test is for students in high schools and equivalent schools across Indonesia.
A network problem disrupted an English test session on October 27, and affected students were scheduled to take a make-up exam on October 30.
In Central Kalimantan, wildfire-related air pollution has raised safety concerns, with the reported pollution index above 200, a level classed as unhealthy.
The education ministry is reviewing whether disaster-hit areas need different test dates, especially if students cannot sit the scheduled make-up test.
The ministry says it will announce any schedule changes officially after assessing conditions in each area.
Indonesia’s 2026 academic test for senior high school and equivalent students is being held in two waves from October 26 to November 5.
A network problem disrupted the first session on the second test day, and affected students were scheduled to take a make-up exam.
The education ministry is considering schedule changes for areas facing emergencies, including places affected by forest and land fires.
In Central Kalimantan, the test was awaiting air-quality conditions, with the reported pollution index above 200.
- Who
- Senior high school and equivalent students are taking the test. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is managing it.
- What
- Indonesia’s 2026 Academic Ability Test is being held in two waves. Some students faced a technical disruption, and emergency-affected areas may need schedule changes.
- When
- The first wave ran from October 26 to 29, 2026, and the second is scheduled for November 2 to 5, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia, including Central Kalimantan, where the test was awaiting developments in air quality.
- Why
- A network problem disrupted one test session. The ministry is also reviewing arrangements for areas affected by emergencies, including forest and land fires.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The first wave of the senior high school and equivalent Academic Ability Test was held.
A network technical problem occurred during the first session of the second test day.
Minister Abdul Mu'ti said affected students would take a make-up exam on Friday.
Deputy Minister Fajar Riza Ul Haq said the ministry would review possible timing changes for areas facing disaster emergencies.
A make-up exam was scheduled for students affected by the technical problem.
The second test wave was scheduled to take place.
- First wave
- October 26–29, 2026
- Second wave
- November 2–5, 2026
- Technical disruption
- Network problem during the first session on October 27
- Make-up exam
- Scheduled for October 30, 2026
- Central Kalimantan air quality
- Reported pollution index above 200
What people are saying
We can adjust the rules if conditions on the ground require a change.
Those who experienced problems during the first English test session will take it on Friday.