The New Student Admission (PPDB) for the 2021/2022 academic year is still ongoing. Smartcitizen who are the prospective new students (CPBD) or have children or relatives who will register as a new student should not miss on important PPDB updates or informations. Unfortunately, you may miss the information if you don’t check the information frequently. But, no need to worry. Because Jakarta Smart City has several recommendations about information channels that you can use as an alternative to find out the latest PPDB information. What are the channels? Let’s find out. 

JAKI: Up-to-date Information about PPDB via Push Notification

JAKI(Jakarta Kini) Application, developed and owned by Jakarta Smart City, becomes one of the leading channels in sharing various information needed by Jakarta residents, including PPDB for the Academic Year 2021/2022. JAKI periodically provides updates related to PPDB with push notifications. This notification can make it easier for you to notice PPDB information.

So, imagine if you use JAKI. Those who don’t have much free time to check the website all the time now will find it easier to get PPDB information. Because, you don’t need to monitor certain channels or websites just to get the information. JAKI will immediately send push notifications related to PPDB. These important push notifications could send you a reminder to register for PPDB, or a guide on how to report yourself after passing the selection, and so on.  You no longer have to worry about forgetting to finish your registration/report process. 

JAVA Chatbot: Chatting with JAKI Virtual Assistant About PPDB 

Did you know that JAKI also has a virtual assistant who is ready to have “a conversation” with you about Jakarta? JAVA is a chatbot from JAKI that applies the elements of artificial intelligence technology to support the development of Jakarta as a smart city. JAVA is ready to answer your questions about various hot topics in Jakarta, including PPDB. You don’t need to doubt its accuracy, because JAVA’s insights are always improved frequently.

JAVA is suitable to use whenever you need to find PPDB information as soon as possible. Just by typing the keyword ”PPDB” in the JAVA chat room, you will be directed to the registration schedule link or other link that you might need. This way, you don't need to wait for notifications or look for related posts on websites or social media. All you need is to type one keyword, then you can get the PPDB information that you need anytime you want. It is quite simple, isn’t it?

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Jakarta Smart City’s Social Media 

To make sure that the implementation of PPDB this year runs smoothly, Jakarta Smart City also helps disseminate the PPDB information through various channels. One of them is via various content on Jakarta Smart City’s social media. Smartcitizens can visit the Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, blog, or Mediumpage of Jakarta Smart City to get to know more about PPDB in Jakarta. You will find PPDB information in various forms of content, such as infographics, e-Posters, etc. 

The Jakarta Education Agency’s Social Media

Smartcitizens who are active in social media can also monitor the information of this year’s PPDB in Jakarta through its official social media of Jakarta Education Agency (Dinas Pendidikan DKI Jakarta). The official page can be found in Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. There, you can find out PPDB information, such as registration mechanism and registration schedule. 

Those are the channels that you can use to access PPDB information. Whatever the channel is, make sure that your pick is based on your needs and preferences. If you want to use the JAKI application and JAVA Chatbot to access information about PPDB, you can download the app via Google Play Storeor Apple Store. With easier and more integrated access to information, it is hoped that the implementation of PPDB can run smoothly.

If you have a complaint or experience a problem related to PPDB, you can report it through the JakLapor feature on JAKI. No need to fear that your identity will be revealed, because JAKI has a feature that enables you to report anonymously.Let’s make use of the existing technology and make sure you stay up-to-date on PPDB in Jakarta!