According to the Kemendisdakmen website, the TKA is not mandatory, and students have the right to choose their own educational choices. However, the TKA remains a requirement for advancement to the next level. Therefore, students are advised to carefully consider their decision before opting out of the TKA. The test is open not only to high school students but also to all final-year students from both formal and non-formal education institutions.

At SMK Kesehatan Bantul, the TKA was administered specifically for third-grade students over two days, from Monday to Tuesday. Although there was only one testing period, the exam was divided into several sessions. The first session began at 07.30 a.m., and the last session concluded at 13.30 p.m. Each session lasted two hours and thirty minutes.

- On Monday, the subjects tested were Bahasa Indonesia, Mathematics, and English.

- On Tuesday, students took two elective subjects: one compulsory from the school and one optional chosen by the students.

Through the implementation of the Academic Ability Test (TKA), students receive standardized assessment reports that reflect their learning progress. These reports not only support their educational growth but can also be used for various purposes that require information about each student's academic achievement.

Written by: Sheila Vania