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60% / 40%

UTBK / TLBN Score Weighting

UPNVJ SEMA Guidelines

100

Official TLBN Questions

PENMARU UPNVJ

120 min

Exam Duration

PENMARU UPNVJ

Rp 375.000

Registration Fee

SK Rektor UPNVJ

+1 / -0.25

Official Scoring Scheme

PENMARU UPNVJ

SEMA UPNVJ is UPN Veteran Jakarta's undergraduate entrance route. Admission combines 60% UTBK-SNBT and 40% Tes Literasi Bela Negara (TLBN). The TLBN has 100 five-option questions in 120 minutes with +1/-0.25/0 scoring, is normally taken online from home, and has a Rp 375.000 fee. This independent bank is an English-language four-option MCQ adaptation for the published TLBN subjects, not an official format simulation.

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1Which core value of the first principle of Pancasila (Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa) guarantees the freedom of every citizen to embrace their religion and worship according to their beliefs as reflected in Article 29 Paragraph 2 of the 1945 Constitution?

A.Religious tolerance, mutual respect, and non-coercion in matters of faith and worship

B.The mandatory adoption of a single official state religion by all registered citizens

C.The subordination of civil and commercial law to specific religious jurisprudence

D.The restriction of religious worship exclusively to state-recognized public sanctuaries

Explanation: The first principle of Pancasila guarantees religious freedom and mutual respect among different faiths without state coercion. Article 29 Paragraph 2 of the 1945 Constitution reinforces this by ensuring that the state guarantees the liberty of each citizen to embrace their religion and worship in accordance with their religious tenets.

2Which action best embodies the practical implementation of the second principle of Pancasila, 'Kemanusiaan yang Adil dan Beradab' (Just and Civilized Humanity)?

A.Prioritizing the commercial interests of domestic corporations over foreign competitors

B.Treating human beings in accordance with their dignity as God's creatures without discrimination

C.Imposing collective ideological censorship on scientific and academic research

D.Mandating equal financial compensation for all employment categories across the nation

Explanation: The second principle of Pancasila emphasizes universal human dignity, equality before the law, and compassion without discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, or social status. Treating individuals with justice, civil respect, and moral integrity is its foundational civic expression.

3The third principle of Pancasila, 'Persatuan Indonesia' (The Unity of Indonesia), demands that citizens place the unity, integrity, and safety of the nation above:

A.All international treaties, bilateral pacts, and humanitarian obligations

B.Individual, ethnic, or sectarian group interests

C.The continuous development of regional infrastructure and municipal autonomy

D.Technological modernization and foreign academic partnerships

Explanation: Persatuan Indonesia places national solidarity, territorial integrity, and the common good above personal, factional, regional, or ethnic interests. It fosters patriotism and unity in diversity while honoring the cultural heritage of all Indonesian peoples.

4The fourth principle of Pancasila emphasizes deliberative democracy ('musyawarah untuk mufakat'). What is the primary characteristic of this decision-making philosophy?

A.Immediate majority voting without prior discussion or debate

B.Executive decrees issued unilaterally by high-ranking bureaucratic officials

C.Reaching consensus through respectful dialogue guided by wisdom and common welfare

D.Delegating legislative authority permanently to external judicial councils

Explanation: The fourth principle championing 'Kerakyatan yang Dipimpin oleh Hikmat Kebijaksanaan dalam Permusyawaratan/Perwakilan' prioritizes musyawarah (deliberation) aimed at achieving mufakat (consensus) for the collective good, rather than hasty majoritarian dominance.

5Which civic duty directly reflects the fifth principle of Pancasila, 'Keadilan Sosial bagi Seluruh Rakyat Indonesia' (Social Justice for All Indonesian People)?

A.Avoiding wasteful lifestyles and actively supporting public welfare and equitable development

B.Refusing to participate in local communal mutual assistance programs

C.Consistently prioritizing private capital accumulation over community infrastructure

D.Advocating for the elimination of state-funded education and healthcare

Explanation: The fifth principle promotes social fairness, protection of the vulnerable, and the equitable distribution of prosperity. Citizens manifest this principle by rejecting ostentatious extravagance, respecting the rights of others, and contributing to community welfare.

6On 1 June 1945, during the first session of the Badan Penyelidik Usaha-usaha Persiapan Kemerdekaan (BPUPK), Ir. Soekarno delivered a historic address. What was its defining contribution to Indonesian statehood?

A.The formal proclamation of independence from colonial rule

B.The conceptual formulation and naming of the 'Pancasila' as the philosophical foundation (Philosophische Grondslag)

C.The ratification of the fourth constitutional amendment

D.The establishment of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI)

Explanation: In his speech on 1 June 1945 before the BPUPK, Ir. Soekarno proposed five foundational principles for the independent Indonesian state and introduced the term 'Pancasila'. This date is celebrated annually in Indonesia as Hari Lahir Pancasila.

7On 18 August 1945, the Panitia Persiapan Kemerdekaan Indonesia (PPKI) agreed to remove seven words from the first principle of the Jakarta Charter (Piagam Jakarta). What was the primary motivation for this historic compromise?

A.Direct diplomatic pressure from allied naval commanders stationed in Java

B.Preserving national unity and accommodating delegates representing non-Muslim populations in Eastern Indonesia

C.Complying with the stipulations of the League of Nations charter

D.Meeting economic prerequisites for receiving post-war international development loans

Explanation: The original draft of the first principle in the Jakarta Charter included 'dengan kewajiban menjalankan syariat Islam bagi pemeluk-pemeluknya'. On 18 August 1945, Mohammad Hatta and other founding leaders removed these seven words to ensure that citizens in Eastern Indonesia and religious minorities felt fully included in the new Republic.

8Which description best captures the constitutional role of the Preamble (Pembukaan) of the 1945 Constitution?

A.It serves as a non-binding introductory poem that can be altered by presidential decree

B.It states Pancasila and the nation's foundational objectives and serves as a foundational text for the constitutional order

C.It functions solely as a transitional administrative directive until regional bylaws are codified

D.It is an emergency statute that automatically expires upon the election of a new parliament

Explanation: The Preamble states Pancasila and the purposes of the Indonesian state, giving it a foundational role in understanding the constitutional order. The amended Constitution's operative articles cannot be treated as making the Preamble a temporary or merely ceremonial text.

9Following the Third Amendment to the 1945 Constitution in 2001, how was Article 1 Paragraph 2 revised to redefine popular sovereignty?

A.Sovereignty is vested entirely in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) as the supreme state institution

B.Sovereignty is in the hands of the people and is implemented according to the Constitution

C.Sovereignty is exercised exclusively through the executive authority of the President

D.Sovereignty is shared equally between regional traditional kingdoms and the central civil bureaucracy

Explanation: Prior to amendment, Article 1 Paragraph 2 stated that sovereignty is in the hands of the people and executed fully by the MPR. The 2001 amendment changed this to 'Kedaulatan berada di tangan rakyat dan dilaksanakan menurut Undang-Undang Dasar', establishing constitutional supremacy and checks and balances.

10Article 1 Paragraph 3 of the 1945 Constitution states: 'Negara Indonesia adalah negara hukum' (The State of Indonesia is a state based on law). What is a core tenet of this principle?

A.State officials are exempt from judicial oversight when acting in official administrative roles

B.Equality before the law (equality before law) and legal supremacy over arbitrary executive power

C.Statutes enacted by parliament take precedence over constitutional human rights protections

D.Law enforcement authorities possess unconstrained discretion in detaining political dissidents

Explanation: The principle of a constitutional state (Rechtsstaat) requires supremacy of law, equality of all citizens before the law, human rights guarantees, and independent judicial review to prevent arbitrary governance.

About the SEMA UPNVJ Exam

SEMA UPNVJ (Seleksi Mandiri Masuk UPN Veteran Jakarta) is the official independent undergraduate entrance examination for Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta. Both Academic and Achievement admission tracks evaluate candidates using a composite weighting of 60% UTBK-SNBT score and 40% Tes Literasi Bela Negara (TLBN). The official TLBN exam has 100 five-option questions completed in 120 minutes with +1/-0.25/0 scoring, covering Pancasila, Constitution (UUD 1945), citizenship, Bela Negara context, numeracy in a defense/national context, Bahasa Indonesia, and English. Testing is conducted online from home, except for S1 Medicine candidates who sit the exam on campus. Registration fee is Rp 375.000. This practice bank is an independent English-language 4-option MCQ study adaptation covering all TLBN subject areas.

Exam sponsor: Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Online computer-based test (CBT) taken from home (on campus for S1 Kedokteran): 100 questions in 120 minutes with scoring +1 correct, -0.25 wrong, 0 blank. Selection combines 60% UTBK-SNBT score + 40% TLBN score.

Time Limit

120 menit (2 jam)

Passing Score

Composite ranking: 60% UTBK + 40% TLBN score; admissions thresholds vary by program quota

Exam / Certification Fees

Rp 375.000

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Reported exam pass rate: Competitive admission determined by program-specific seat capacities. UPNVJ ranks candidates by their composite 60/40 score; cutoffs vary widely between high-demand faculties like Medicine and other disciplines. Exam sponsor website

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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.

25% of bank (25 questions)

Pancasila & Constitution

Philosophical foundation of the state, historical formulation of Pancasila, constitutional articles of UUD 1945, human rights, and rule of law.

25% of bank (25 questions)

National Insight & Citizenship

Wawasan Nusantara (archipelagic outlook), Ketahanan Nasional (national resilience), civic rights and obligations, and territorial sovereignty.

20% of bank (20 questions)

Bela Negara Context & Principles

Historical evolution of state defense in Indonesia, legal basis (UU No. 23/2019), core values of patriotism, civic defense duty, and UPN Veteran institutional legacy.

15% of bank (15 questions)

Numeracy & Quantitative Reasoning in Defense Context

Applied quantitative modeling, defense and public resource budgeting, demographic ratios, logistics optimization, and data interpretation.

15% of bank (15 questions)

English & Language Literacy

Academic English reading comprehension, rhetorical analysis, national development themes, syntactic logic, and contextual vocabulary.

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Passing score: Composite ranking: 60% UTBK + 40% TLBN score; admissions thresholds vary by program quota
Assessment: Online computer-based test (CBT) taken from home (on campus for S1 Kedokteran): 100 questions in 120 minutes with scoring +1 correct, -0.25 wrong, 0 blank. Selection combines 60% UTBK-SNBT score + 40% TLBN score.
Time limit: 120 menit (2 jam)
Exam / certification fees: Rp 375.000 Official sources

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SEMA UPNVJ: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize key articles of the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945), specifically Article 27 paragraph 3 and Article 30 paragraphs 1-5 regarding national defense and civic duty.

2Understand the conceptual structure of Wawasan Nusantara and Ketahanan Nasional, particularly the Asta Gatra framework (Tri Gatra static aspects and Panca Gatra dynamic aspects).

3Study the five core values of Bela Negara under Law No. 23 of 2019: love for the homeland, awareness of nation and state, conviction in Pancasila as the state ideology, willingness to sacrifice for the nation, and initial capability of state defense.

4Practice quantitative reasoning under time pressure, focusing on proportional resource allocation, defense expenditure percentages, demographic dependency ratios, and basic probability.

5Read English and Indonesian texts on governance, diplomacy, and civic duty to develop rapid comprehension of main ideas, inferences, and context-dependent vocabulary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SEMA UPNVJ?

SEMA UPNVJ (Seleksi Mandiri Masuk UPN Veteran Jakarta) is the official independent student admissions route administered by UPN Veteran Jakarta for prospective undergraduate (S1) and diploma (D3) students.

How are candidates evaluated in SEMA UPNVJ 2026?

Selection for the Academic path is based on a composite score combining 60% of the candidate's 2026 UTBK-SNBT score and 40% of the UPNVJ Tes Literasi Bela Negara (TLBN) score.

What subjects are tested on the Tes Literasi Bela Negara (TLBN)?

The TLBN covers Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945), Citizenship & National Insight (Wawasan Nusantara and Ketahanan Nasional), Bela Negara principles and history, quantitative numeracy in a defense/national context, Bahasa Indonesia, and English.

What is the format and duration of the TLBN?

The official exam consists of 100 questions to be answered in 120 minutes. It uses a scoring system of +1 for a correct answer, -0.25 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for blank answers.

Where is the TLBN exam administered?

The examination is administered online from candidates' homes using the official exam portal, with the exception of S1 Kedokteran (Medicine) candidates, who must sit the computer-based test on campus at UPN Veteran Jakarta.

How much is the registration fee for SEMA UPNVJ?

The registration fee is Rp 375.000 per applicant, payable via designated partner banks.