You must have sat for Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level and have never studied in any polytechnic previously.

A-Level graduates can apply via the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), which takes place in January, using their O-Level results. They can also apply via the respective Direct Admissions Exercise, which runs from December to February and in August. The list of courses and their minimum entry requirements for each application period can be found under Advanced Standing. Eligible A-Level graduates who meet the minimum entry requirements may be exempted from one or two semesters of the 3-year polytechnic studies.

Courses

For courses that are not listed, admission will be based on the GCE ‘O’ Level results (or equivalent). The entry requirements and planned intake can be found here.

Advanced Standing

Applicants can apply for direct entry to the 2nd year (Year 2 Semester 1) of selected 3-year full-time diploma courses in February. Applicants may check the entry requirements here ( 100KB). Application opens upon the release of GCE’ A’ Level results and closes in February. Term starts in April.
Applicants can apply for direct entry to 2-year (Year 2 Semester 2) OR 2.5-year (Year 1 Semester 2) of selected 3-year full-time diploma courses in August. Applicants may check the entry requirements here( 107KB). Application opens and closes in August. Term starts in October.
Applicants admitted to 2-year or 2.5-year of selected 3-year full-time diploma courses will study for 4 or 5 semesters respectively.

A-level Students

Direct Admissions Exercise