- To prepare and publish comprehensive and appropriate examination syllabuses and test specifications for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination, The Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
- To register candidates for the STPM and MUET examinations/tests efficiently
- To prepare examination/test papers that are accurate, valid, reliable and equitable for the STPM, MUET, psychometric, and professional
- To administer the STPM, MUET, psychometric, and professional examinations/tests efficiently and fairly
- To issue the STPM, MUET, psychometric, and professional results of which the standards are recognised by receiving institutions.