We hope that you have found the information on this website useful in your decision to apply for the courses in NP. To provide further assistance, we have included some more information on admission to NP in the FAQs listed here.

Choosing a NP Course

1. How can I obtain more information regarding Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the courses available?
2. What are the differences among the courses with similar names offered by the five Polytechnics?

General Admission Requirements

1. How do I know which Admissions Exercise I qualify for?
2. Is there an age limit for admission?
3. Are there any medical or special requirements for entry into the polytechnic courses?
4. If I am currently in national service or wish to work first, can I apply to poly?

Student Intake

1. What is the annual intake of students?
2. If the number of applicants is high for a particular course, will the Polytechnic increase the intake?

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

1. What is the minimum 'O' Level entry requirement for the courses in Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
2. How is the ELR2B2 aggregate score computed?
3. What are the relevant 2 subjects (R2) and best 2 subjects (B2) for the courses offered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
4. How does my CCA grade affect my aggregate?
5. Will the order of listing down by choices affect my chances of going into a particular course?
6. What is the Cut-Off Point (COP) of a course?
7. What is the highest Cut-Off Point (COP) for admission into the courses of Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
8. What are the chances of getting into a certain course if my aggregate score is higher than the previous year's Cut-Off Point (COP) for the course?
9. Do I stand a good chance for admission if my aggregate just met the cut-off-point for a specific Polytechnic course based on the previous year's JAE?
10. If I attain a D7 or worse grade in 'O' Level Mathematics, can I apply for any course?
11. If I failed my 'O' Level English, can I apply for admission to Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
12. What is the selection criteria for students with past 'O' Level results? Is it the same as the current 'O' Level students?
13. What is Form A? What if I did not receive Form A for JAE application?
14. How do I amend the choices in the JAE application that I have previously submitted?

Joint Poly Special Admissions Exercise (JPSAE)

1. What is the difference between JAE and JPSAE?
2. How will JPSAE benefit students?
3. Who can apply under JPSAE?
4. What is the JPSAE's definition of special talent and the selection criteria for admission adopted by the polytechnics?
5. How would an applicant with talents other than those specified be considered?
6. Is the 5% cap for admission under the JPSAE course-specific?
7. What is the process like for JPSAE?
8. Can applicants apply to both the JAE and JPSAE? If yes, how many offers would successful applicants receive?
9. Can JPSAE applicants apply to all 5 polytechnics at the same time?
10. Will it cost more to apply through both JAE and JPSAE?
11. What are some examples of courses that are open to JPSAE applicants?
12. Can an applicant make amendments to his/her choices after submission of the JPSAE application?
13. Can multiple JPSAE applications be made?
14. Can an applicant apply for the same course under both JAE and JPSAE?
15. How will applicants be notified of the results of their JPSAE applications?

Direct Polytechnic Admission (DPA)

1. What is the difference between the DPA and other polytechnic admissions exercises such as the Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise (JPSAE)?
2. Will the DPA be available to all students? What would the criteria be?
3. I am a sportsman and would like to gain admission to a polytechnic course. Does the DPA exercise consider sporting talents in its selection criteria?
4. If I am really keen on a polytechnic education, why do I still need to take my O-level examinations? Why not just allow me to proceed directly to the polytechnics?
5. Why is there a requirement for DPA students to obtain a net ELR2B2 of no more than 26 points in their 'O' Level examination results?
6. What do I need to include in my 600-character write-up?
7. Why do polytechnics conduct interviews?
8. A student has accepted his DPA offer, but changed his mind and wish to take up another course in the same polytechnic. Can he switch to a different course within the polytechnic and retain his DPA place?
9. How long do DPA students need to remain in the polytechnic to graduate with the diploma?
10. What are the key benefits for going on the Ngee Ann Preparatory Programme (NPP)?
11. What is the cost for the NPP?
12. If a student is accepted to a polytechnic course through the DPA, is the NPP compulsory?

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

1. Which admission exercise should I apply under if I am a final-year ITE student waiting for my final semester's results?
2. I am a final-year ITE student waiting for my final semester results, but I'm liable for national service, can I still apply to the Polytechnics?
3. How can I re-apply to the Polytechnics if I am not successful for admission based on the past 3 semesters of my ITE results?
4. Being a final-year ITE student who is waiting for my final-semestral results, will I be in time to start the polytechnic course in the same year that I finish my ITE education?
5. How does my CCA grade affect my aggregate?

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

1. What are the documents required for DAE application?
2. If I failed my 'O' Level English, can I apply for admission to Ngee Ann Polytechnic?

Financial Matters

1. What is the tuition fee for study in a diploma course?
2. Are financial assistance schemes available for needy students?
3. Are financial assistance schemes available to international students?
4. If I accept the Tuition Grant (TG) subsidy, what are my obligations?
5. Who should I consult regarding guidelines on the Tuition Grant?

International Students

1. What is the entry requirement for foreign students for the courses in Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
2. When and how do I apply to Ngee Ann Polytechnic with my international qualifications?
3. Can I use the TOEFL, IELTs or other English language proficiency tests for application?
4. When is the entrance examination for international students held and what does it cover? Can I have a copy of past years' papers?
5. If I fail the entrance examination for international candidates, is there any other way to gain admission to the Polytechnic?
6. How does an international student apply for a student pass to study in the Polytechnic?
7. How long does it take to obtain a full-time Diploma from Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
8. Does the Polytechnic help international students to settle in?
9. Can I work part time while studying as an international student in Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
10. I'm a foreign student and have just completed my 3-year course with NP. I'll only receive my diploma in the following year graduation's ceremony. Do I need to extend my student pass as I need more time to find a job in Singapore?
11. Are international students eligible for scholarships?
12. How does an education in NP lead me to a university degree subsequently?

Module Exemption / Advanced Standing

1. How do I apply for admission to the 2-year diploma courses?
2. Are students given exemptions for their studies in Ngee Ann Polytechnic?
3. Are students with GCE 'A' Level / STPM / UEC qualifications exempted from the first year of the 3-year diploma course?

Posting Results / Application Outcome

1. What must I do after receiving my posting results?
2. When will I know the outcome of my application / When will the posting results be announced?
3. What happens if I am not posted to a course within my 12 choices under JAE?

Campus Life

1. How is the academic year structured?
2. Does Ngee Ann Polytechnic provide any language courses to students before admission?
3. What is the average time a polytechnic student spends on the campus everyday?
4. Does the Polytechnic incorporate industrial training/attachment as a compulsory component of the curriculum?
5. How many examinations are there in an academic year?
6. If students fail their examination, will they be given a second chance?

Course Transfer

1. Can I transfer to another course after enrolment?
2. Can I transfer between institutions at a later stage?

Further Study and Career Prospects

1. What are the chances for upgrading after completing the diploma studies?
2. What will be the career entry level for diploma holders?
3. Does Ngee Ann Polytechnic offer degree courses?
4. Can I still go to university after getting a diploma?