The regional selection for the 2026 National Olympiad of Mathematics and Natural Sciences for Higher Education (ONMIPA-PT) was held at the Mathematics Laboratory 1, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember (UNEJ) (May 5-6). “Twenty UNEJ students, consisting of 13 from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, 6 from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, and 1 from the Faculty of Medicine, participated in the OMIPA-PT regional selection to secure a ticket to the national level at UNAIR Surabaya in June 2026,” said Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. The Vice Dean III of FMIPA UNEJ, who was in attendance, provided direct support. The UNEJ delegation participated in the online selection according to the fields of competition: mathematics and chemistry in the morning session, and biology and physics in the afternoon session

Nindha Ayu Berlianti, S.Pd., S.Si., M.Si., one of the mentors for the ONMIPA-PT UNEJ delegation, stated that the participants participating in the regional selection were selected from the university-level selection process several weeks ago. “This year, we conducted the university-level selection process first, then provided coaching to the 20 students who passed to participate in the regional selection process,” she explained. The successful participants then received intensive coaching at the C-RiSSH UNEJ Building. “Before the regional selection process, system testing and tryouts were conducted. This year’s competition is different from previous years, as we use the SEB application, access keys for both mathematics and physics, and we have our own proctors,” she continued.

The fields of competition are: Mathematics: linear algebra, algebraic structures, real analysis, complex analysis, and combinatorics. Physics: classical mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics & statistical physics, and modern physics & quantum mechanics. Chemistry: inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry & biochemistry, and analytical chemistry. Biology fields include: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Physiology and Metabolism, Developmental Biology, Reproduction and Behavior, Biodiversity and Evolution, and finally, Ecology. The ONMIPA-PT exam questions include multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions.

This competition is organized by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs, Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisintek). In this year’s regional selection, the UNEJ delegation entered Region VII, East Java. The top scorers from the regional selection will then compete at the national level, with a maximum quota of 65 participants. They will compete for gold, silver, bronze medals, and honorable mentions. ONMIPA-PT is a golden opportunity for UNEJ students to showcase their talents and interests, leading to achievement. Best of luck to the ONMIPA-PT delegation from the University of Jember in 2026.