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Key Facts: SIMAK UI Pascasarjana Exam

Tested Components (TPA + English)

SIMAK UI Official

500

Common TPA Cutoff (Master's)

UI Faculty Guidelines

550

Common TPA Cutoff (Doctoral)

UI Faculty Guidelines

Rp 1.35M

Master's Registration Fee

SIMAK UI Portal

SIMAK UI Pascasarjana is the computer-based entrance test for master's, doctoral, professional and specialist programmes at Universitas Indonesia, covering the Academic Potential Test (TPA) and English proficiency. Registration costs Rp 1,350,000 for master's and professional routes and Rp 1,650,000 for specialist and doctoral routes; UI does not publish an item count or per-section timing. Faculties commonly require at least 500 in TPA and 500 in English, with 550 in TPA for doctoral entry. The official test is delivered in Indonesian apart from the English section; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation.

Sample SIMAK UI Pascasarjana Practice Questions

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1Find the synonym for the word 'CANDID':

A.Frank

B.Deceptive

C.Secretive

D.Ambiguous

Explanation: 'Candid' means truthful, straightforward, and direct, which is synonymous with 'frank'.

2Complete the verbal analogy: TELESCOPE : ASTRONOMER :: MICROSCOPE : ___

A.BIOLOGIST

B.GEOLOGIST

C.ARCHAEOLOGIST

D.METEOROLOGIST

Explanation: A telescope is a primary observational tool used by an astronomer; a microscope is a primary observational tool used by a biologist.

3Find the antonym for the word 'AUGMENT':

A.Diminish

B.Expand

C.Amplify

D.Enlarge

Explanation: 'Augment' means to make larger or increase. 'Diminish' means to make smaller or reduce, making it the exact antonym.

4Choose the word that does NOT belong with the others: Hypothesis, Theory, Law, Preference.

A.Hypothesis

B.Theory

C.Law

D.Preference

Explanation: Hypothesis, Theory, and Law are formal components of scientific methodology. 'Preference' refers to subjective personal taste.

5Read the premise: 'All postgraduate programs at Universitas Indonesia require a research proposal.' Which conclusion is valid?

A.If a student is enrolled in a UI postgraduate program, they submitted a research proposal.

B.All undergraduate programs at UI require a research proposal.

C.Students in other Indonesian universities do not write research proposals.

D.Writing a research proposal guarantees automatic admission.

Explanation: If all UI postgraduate programs require a proposal, any student enrolled in such a program must have met this requirement.

6Identify the meaning of the word 'PRAGMATIC' in administrative decision-making:

A.Practical and grounded in actual results

B.Purely theoretical and unconcerned with outcomes

C.Highly emotional and subjective

D.Secretive and unauthorized

Explanation: 'Pragmatic' means dealing with matters sensibly and realistically based on practical outcomes.

7Complete the analogy: ARCHITECT : BLUEPRINT :: SCULPTOR : ___

A.CLAY

B.CHISEL

C.MAQUETTE

D.GALLERY

Explanation: An architect creates a blueprint as a preliminary structural scale model/plan before full construction; a sculptor creates a maquette as a preliminary scale model before full sculpting.

8Find the word that is most opposite in meaning to 'NEBULOUS':

A.Vague

B.Distinct

C.Hazy

D.Obscure

Explanation: 'Nebulous' means vague, ill-defined, or hazy. 'Distinct' means clear and well-defined, making it the exact antonym.

9Read the statement: 'No candidate who fails the TPA cutoff is admitted to the master's program.' If Budi was admitted to the master's program, what can be inferred?

A.Budi passed the TPA cutoff.

B.Budi scored 100% on the TPA.

C.Budi was exempted from the TPA.

D.Budi failed the English exam.

Explanation: By contrapositive reasoning: Failing TPA cutoff -> Not admitted. Admitted -> Did NOT fail TPA cutoff (passed the cutoff).

10Choose the term that describes 'a statement that appears self-contradictory but may express an underlying truth':

A.Paradox

B.Tautology

C.Syllogism

D.Hyperbole

Explanation: A paradox is a proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd on the surface, but reveals a deeper truth upon analysis.

About the SIMAK UI Pascasarjana Exam

SIMAK UI Pascasarjana (Seleksi Masuk Universitas Indonesia Pascasarjana) is the standardized entrance examination for Master's (S2), Doctoral (S3), Professional, and Specialist programs at Universitas Indonesia. The exam tests candidates in Academic Potential (TPA: verbal, quantitative, analytical) and English language proficiency.

Exam sponsor: Universitas Indonesia (UI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computer-based test covering the Academic Potential Test (TPA: verbal, quantitative and analytical reasoning) and English proficiency (structure and written expression, vocabulary and reading comprehension)

Time Limit

Not published by Universitas Indonesia

Passing Score

Program-dependent threshold (commonly 500+ TPA and 500+ English score)

Exam / Certification Fees

Rp 1,350,000 (master's and professional) or Rp 1,650,000 (specialist and doctoral)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Competitive based on program quota and applicant scores. Top-tier faculties have strict score cutoffs and interview stages. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20%

TPA — Verbal Ability

Synonyms, verbal analogies, paragraph inference, and vocabulary relationships.

20%

TPA — Quantitative Reasoning

Number sequences, arithmetic problem solving, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.

20%

TPA — Analytical Reasoning

Logical deduction, seating/ordering arrangements, conditional sorting, and matrix puzzles.

40%

English Language Proficiency

Grammatical structure, error detection, sentence completion, and academic reading comprehension.

Preparing for the SIMAK UI Pascasarjana Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Program-dependent threshold (commonly 500+ TPA and 500+ English score)
Assessment: Computer-based test covering the Academic Potential Test (TPA: verbal, quantitative and analytical reasoning) and English proficiency (structure and written expression, vocabulary and reading comprehension)
Time limit: Not published by Universitas Indonesia
Exam / certification fees: Rp 1,350,000 (master's and professional) or Rp 1,650,000 (specialist and doctoral) Official sources

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SIMAK UI Pascasarjana: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice rapid number pattern identification to save time on the quantitative TPA section.

2Review core English grammar rules such as subject-verb agreement, inversion, and conditional clauses.

3Work through analytical sorting and arrangement puzzles using quick scratch paper diagrams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is tested on SIMAK UI Pascasarjana?

The exam consists of two main parts: TPA (Pengukuran Kemampuan Akademik covering verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning) and Bahasa Inggris (English Language Proficiency testing structure and reading).

How long is the SIMAK UI Pascasarjana exam?

Universitas Indonesia does not publish an official duration or per-section timing for the postgraduate route. Check the timing stated on your admission card at penerimaan.ui.ac.id for the wave you register for.

What is the passing score for SIMAK UI Pascasarjana?

Passing cutoffs vary by study program. Most competitive master's programs recommend a minimum TPA score of 500 and English score of 500.