NOAS NOTICE 4/2024

Dear 2024 Student Applicant,

Welcome to the National Online Application System (NOAS). By Law, DHERST is mandated to facilitate a transparent efficient national admission of students into registered (PNG) higher education institution. NOAS therefore is one of PNG Government’s many contributions to the higher education sector, and specifically for national selection.

In 2024, DHERST has introduced two main features. Firstly, to increase security and ensure no one else except you (student who owns this account) applies, an email security feature is introduced. This means, before you proceed to filling MyData field and MyChoices, you must verify your account.

When you submit your email address, DO NOT click on the email submit button more than once. Continuous submission creates additional request and may further delay the notification email you should have gotten faster.

There are more than 34, 500 students plus registered grade 12 students. This means more students are also simultaneously trying to log in. DHERST encourages that you wait for the email notification (to your nominated email address), then activate/ reactivate your account. Do not let anyone else apply on your behalf. This includes your parents, siblings or third parties. Do not submit or make available your credentials to anyone else as you are solely responsible for your NOAS activities. If you lose or misplace your credentials, contact the NOAS support team or your patron to attain new credentials.

You have 5 weeks remaining before National Selections. Please do not panic. DHERST will ensure you are given opportunity to complete your MyData and MyChoices, before the Grace Period.

Another additional feature in this year’s NOAS cycle is the inclusion of NON-SCHOOL leavers on NOAS. This means, non-school leavers will have the opportunity to apply too for programs which they are eligible to apply for.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Grade 12 students whose NOAS accounts are yet to be activated must contact the NOAS Support Team for assistance no later than November 20^th, 2024.
2. Students who have already activated their accounts must check and ensure all MyData information including subject combination are correct.
3. NSL applicants including those matriculating must contact DHERST to activate their accounts.
4. For those students who have registered for STAT-P, ensure you complete the STAT-P registration and inform yourself on your STAT-P test date and time.

For more information or if you need help or have questions, please visit our Facebook page or send an email to noassupport@dherst.gov.pg.

Thank you for your time, patience and understanding.

NOAS Support Team