What is the number of Indian students in public universities?

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir clarified that the total number of Indian students who have been accepted into the public universities for the current academic year of 2024/2025 stands at 12,871 candidates.

“The total number of Indian candidates with SPM qualification that was offered a seat in public universities is 8,529 candidates for the academic year of 2024/2025.

“Whereas the total number of STPM or equivalent Indian candidates for the same academic session stands at 4,342 candidates,” he said in a written reply.

He said this in response to a question from RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) who asked for the figures since the quota system was abolished on June 30, 2024.