High school students across Indonesia preparing for the upcoming 2026 Academic Ability Test (Tes Kemampuan Akademik or TKA) scheduled for October 2026 can now test their readiness through an official online simulation platform provided by the government.
To assist students in acclimating to the structure and format of the upcoming assessment, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) has published a dedicated online portal offering access to model practice questions.
Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing the TKA Simulation Portal
Students at the senior high school (SMA) level or equivalent can navigate the official simulation platform by following these steps:
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Visit the official portal at: https://pusmendik.kemdikbud.go.id/tka/simulasi_tka.
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Select the appropriate educational level (Jenjang Pendidikan).
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Choose the specific subject category (Jenis Mata Pelajaran).
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Select the target subject (Mata Pelajaran).
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Click on the “Mulai Simulasi” (Start Simulation) button.
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The system will redirect to a login screen. Click the Login button directly without altering any default system codes.
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Fill in the required participant details, including full name, date of birth, and the unique access token (displayed on the left panel of the screen).
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Click Submit to load the practice examination.
Candidates who have not yet registered for the 2026 TKA are reminded that official registration remains open until September 27, 2026. Prospective test-takers are strongly advised to verify that they meet all administrative and eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
The Academic Ability Test (TKA) serves as a standardized assessment mechanism designed to measure student aptitude, critical thinking skills, and academic proficiency across core secondary school subjects. Introduced to complement national educational evaluations, the results derived from TKA provide secondary institutions and higher education authorities with objective data regarding learning outcomes and readiness for university-level coursework.
Education experts emphasize that participating in official online simulations provides students with multiple strategic advantages beyond simple question familiarity:
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Platform Familiarization: Navigating the user interface reduces technical anxieties on the actual day of the examination.
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Time Management Strategy: Practicing under timed conditions enables students to gauge their pacing per question section effectively.
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Targeted Review: Analyzing post-simulation results helps candidates pinpoint subject areas requiring additional study before the September 27 registration deadline and the final exam in October.
