Welcome to the Papua New Guinea National Online Selection System (NOSS). The Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) by law, is responsible to facilitate a transparent selection system for tertiary students’ admission into registered higher education institutions in the country. Hence NOSS remains the property of the National Government of Papua New Guinea and is administered by DHERST.
This portal’s access is distinctive to PNG Higher Education Institutions registered and or recognized HEIs within the DHERST legal parameters.
This year’s NOSS cycle activities for 2025 HEI selections will commence on July 1st, 2024.
All selectors are advised to access NOSS accounts from July 1st- 31th July 2024 to make necessary changes in NOSS accounts particularly on the:
Always click on the SAVE button to save any changes you have done in your account. New changes in NOSS will not be allowed after the due date has lapsed. Where required, selectors must contact their designated NOSS support staff for any other clarification or support before the aforementioned due dates.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
This year, NOSS will feature non-school leavers e-application for possible admission into undergraduate programs of their choice. This feature enables non-school leavers to apply through the student portal (NOAS) for selections. NSL students and FODE students wishing to apply online must contact their provincial centers/FODE/DODL no later than 16th August 2024 to receive credentials for NOAS access.
This feature is a milestone reform achievement for both the education and higher education sector, addressing GoPNG’s policy direction on access to quality holistic higher education.
DHERST thank you for your continued support.
Yours in Higher Education,
The NOSS Support Team