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KIP Kuliah 2026
Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah
Next deadline: Account Registration — February 10, 2026 – March 31, 2026
Timeline
| Phase | Dates | Status | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Registration | Feb 10–Mar 31 | Open Now | Students |
| KIP-K Application (SNBP) | Apr 1–30 | in 15 days | SNBP Students |
| KIP-K Application (SNBT) | ∼Jun 1–30 | TBA | SNBT Students |
| KIP-K Application (Mandiri) | ∼Jul 15–Aug 31 | TBA | Mandiri Students |
| Data Verification | ∼Apr 15–Sep 30 | TBA | Universities |
About KIP Kuliah
KIP Kuliah (Indonesia Smart Card for Higher Education) is a government financial aid program for students with strong academic potential but limited financial means. Recipients are exempt from tuition fees (UKT) and receive a living allowance. The program covers students admitted through SNBP, SNBT, and Jalur Mandiri at selected public and private universities.
Available Pathways
Create KIP Kuliah Account
Register at kip-kuliah.kemdikbud.go.id. Fill in personal data, NIK, family card, and school information.
Immediately after university acceptance
→ Create account at kip-kuliah.kemdikbud.go.id
Prepare Documents
Gather NIK, family card, student number, acceptance proof, and parents' income proof. If not in DTKS, obtain a poverty certificate (SKTM).
Before KIP-K registration deadline
→ Obtain SKTM if needed
Apply for KIP Kuliah
Log into the KIP-K portal, complete your data, and submit your scholarship application. Ensure data matches DTKS or supporting documents.
Per admission pathway (SNBP/SNBT/Mandiri)
→ Apply via KIP-K portal
University Verification
After submission, the university will verify your data and eligibility. Prepare original documents for verification.
After application is received
→ Prepare original documents
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KIP Kuliah 2026?
- KIP Kuliah is a government financial aid program from Indonesia's Ministry of Education for economically disadvantaged students. Recipients are exempt from tuition and receive a living allowance of Rp 700,000/month.
- Who is eligible for KIP Kuliah?
- High school graduates accepted at selected public or private universities, with proven economic hardship through DTKS (Integrated Social Welfare Data) or supporting documentation.
- Can SNBP-accepted students apply for KIP Kuliah?
- Yes! Students accepted through SNBP, SNBT, and Jalur Mandiri can all apply for KIP Kuliah. Create an account at kip-kuliah.kemdikbud.go.id immediately after acceptance.
- What documents are needed?
- Main documents: (1) National ID (NIK) and Family Card (KK), (2) NISN (student number), (3) NPSN (school number), (4) Acceptance proof, (5) Parents' income proof. If not registered in DTKS, prepare a poverty certificate (SKTM) from the local village office.
- How much financial aid do KIP Kuliah recipients receive?
- Recipients receive: (1) Full tuition waiver (UKT), (2) Living allowance of Rp 700,000/month for those living outside their home city, or Rp 350,000/month for those at home.
Beware of Admission Fraud
Common scam types:
- ⚠Offers of "backdoor entry" or guaranteed admission through intermediaries.
- ⚠Payment requests outside official university channels.
- ⚠Fake social media accounts impersonating admission committees.
- ⚠Registration links from domains that are not official university websites.
Use only official channels:
- Official SNPMB: snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id
If you encounter suspected fraud, report it to the university or to the police via patrolisiber.id.