The DHERST Grace Period offers a unique opportunity for current Grade 12 students to make informed decisions for their School Leavers Form (SLF). Unlike previous years, students can now adjust their choices based on their exam marks during this period.
DHERST Online Application 2024 (NOAS LOGIN)
DHERST Online Application System (NOAS)
The National Online Application System (NOAS) significantly enhances the selection process. It provides students with upfront clarity by highlighting ineligible options in red, minimizing the risk of mistakes. Students can make up to five choices, increasing their chances of getting into a tertiary institution.
Previously, the manual SLF allowed only three choices and did not permit changes after submission.
Grade 12 students should maximize the Grace Period to secure a spot for 2024 at a tertiary institution.
Key Dates (expected) 2024/2025
The following important dates are crucial for examinations, results, and selections in Papua New Guinea:
- Mid-December 2024: DHERST launches the 2024 selection for the 2025 academic year. Early-December 2024: NOAS Grace Period.
- Second Week of December 2024: The Education Department, through MSD, releases Grade 12 Exam Results to DHERST.
- First Week of December 2024: Grade 10 and 12 Exam Results are launched.
- Late November 2024: Education Officers/GES start 2024 Grade 11 Selections. These dates are based on previous years and may vary slightly.
Importance of the Grace Period
The Grace Period lasts five days, during which Grade 12 students should adjust their choices. DHERST will indicate eligibility on NOAS based on examination marks.
Here’s what DHERST says about the importance of the Grace Period:
"This [Grace Period] is a crucial period where you will start making your choices based on your final grade 12 results. Ensure to access your account during the mentioned dates. If you see a red highlight in any of your five choices under 'My Choices,' this means your final result has not met the minimum program requirement set by the institution. Therefore, you must change the red highlighted choice to a different program available in your program list."
The online selection is quick. Grade 12 students have around five days to adjust their choices to more suitable ones. DHERST will not grant access to make changes after this period. The Grace Period's due date is final.
Launching 2024 Selections for the 2025 Academic Year
The online selection via DHERST's National Online Selections System (NOSS) is efficient, completing the process in just three days.
DHERST may launch the 2024 selections for the 2025 academic year the week following the Grace Period’s due date, likely on the following Tuesday, based on past trends. If all goes to plan, students will see their selection status by the announced date.
Checking Your 2024 Grade 12 Exam Marks
By now, students should know their Grade 12 exam marks, accessible through the My PNG Exam Results website. Note that DHERST does not display Grade 12 students' exam marks.
NOAS, administered by DHERST, facilitates national admissions and selections into higher education institutions in Papua New Guinea. It primarily serves Grade 12 school-leaver applications.
Non-School Leaver Applicants
Non-school leaver applicants must contact their chosen institutions directly and follow the respective application requirements.
For further information, please contact DHERST Support Service at noassupport@dherst.gov.pg.
Stay informed and proactive to make the most of this critical period in your academic journey.
Firstly, the National Online Application System (NOAS) gives the students the right choice upfront by highlighting (in red) the 'ineligible' options. resources:
- The latest dates for exam results and selections are now available here.)
- By now, you should know your Grade 12 exam marks. The marks are accessible through My PNG Exam Results website.
