APEL.A Assessment Details

Master’s Assessment

APEL T-7 Entry Level

Assessment structure for applicants seeking admission into eligible Master’s programmes through the APEL.A pathway.

Minimum 50% Pass 2-Hour Test Portfolio + Interview

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Master’s Entry

The assessment includes aptitude test, portfolio preparation and an interview session to verify evidence and learning value.

Assessment Structure

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Passing Requirement

Applicants must achieve a minimum of 50% to pass the aptitude test.

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Test Duration

The aptitude test duration is 2 hours.

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Difficulty Level

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree level.

Aptitude Test Structure

The test is divided into four subject areas.

APEL T-7

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Bahasa Melayu

  • Section A: 13 Objective Questions
  • Section B: 1 Structured Question
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English

  • Section A: 12 Objective Questions
  • Section B: 1 Structured Question
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Mathematics

  • Section A: 25 Objective Questions
  • Section B: 1 Structured Question
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General Knowledge / Critical Thinking

  • Section A: 25 Objective Questions
  • Section B: 2 Structured Questions

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Portfolio

Evidence-based documentation

  • Preparation of a portfolio based on the format provided in the APEL.A Handbook.
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Interview Session

Verification and explanation session

  • The interview is generally conducted to verify the evidence provided in the portfolio.
  • Applicants may explain in more detail the learning value acquired.
  • Applicants are required to present the original copies of their certificates during the interview session.

Assessment Fees

The APEL assessment fee must be paid to the Open APEL Assessment Centre (PPA) UNIMAS.

Malaysian Applicants RM560.00

Excluding any appeal process or re-sitting fees, if applicable.

International Applicants USD560.00

Excluding any appeal process or re-sitting fees, if applicable.

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