STAT PNG assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study, evaluating skills such as critical thinking, and understanding and analysis of given information.
2026 important dates
- STAT PNG tests: Monday 19 October to Friday 25 October 2026
- Registration opens: Monday 11 August 2026
- Registration closes: Monday 12 October 2026
- Test Fee Payment Deadline: Monday 5 October 2026
- Results available: Tuesday 8 December 2026
STAT PNG - Applicant Quick reference
PNG University of Technology (PNGUOT)
PNG University of Technology (PNGUOT) will only consider applications of Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) who sit the STAT PNG test in 2026.
University of Goroka (UOG)
University of Goroka (UOG) will only consider applications of Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) and Pre-Service Non-School Leavers who sit the STAT PNG test in 2026.
A Pre-Service Non-School Leaver is a person who completed grade 12 in a previous year but did not gain a place at any university yet. This test is not for postgraduate, In-service or PDGE students.
Pacific Adventist University (PAU)
Pacific Adventist University (PAU) will only consider applications of Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) and Pre-Service Non-School Leavers who sit the STAT PNG test in 2026.
Divine Word University (DWU)
Divine Word University (DWU) will only consider applicants who sit the STAT PNG test in 2026.
- Alotau
- Buka
- Daru Island
- Goroka
- Kavieng
- Kimbe
- Kiunga
- Kokopo
- Kundiawa
- Lae
- Lorengau
- Madang
- Mendi
- Mt Hagen
- Popondetta
- Port Moresby
- Tabubil
- Vanimo
- Wewak
Seats are limited. Once a venue is full, it will no longer be available to select when registering for a STAT PNG test.
Please select the session at venue location closest to where you live. No venue/session changes will be allowed after registrations close
K150 - Payment details will be provided to you after completing your registration, in your 'STAT PNG REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION' email/message.
This fee is non-refundable. STAT PNG test fee payments, Test fee payment deadline: Wednesday 14 October 2026. Payments will not be accepted at the test centre or after the test date.
Acceptable forms of payment: cash deposit at a bank branch or at PNGUoT where a receipt can be provided to you referencing your unique payment description (provided to you in your ''STAT PNG TEST REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION' email/message). Any other method of payment is only acceptable if the receipt references the payment description, the amount and the account number that the payment was made to.
To receive your admission ticket, a photo of your receipt and any other payment queries must be sent to the STAT PNG Officer at PNGUoT stat-p@pnguot.ac.pg. If you cannot make the payment, please email statpng@acer.org as soon as possible so that another applicant may take your place.
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