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Overview

A-Level graduates may apply for admission through the following admission exercises:

 

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE):
 

Current JC / MI students or Singapore-Cambridge 'A' Level holders seeking admission to 3 year full-time diploma courses based on Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level results may apply through JAE.
 

For more information, access the JAE Admission Guide. 

 

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE):

Singapore-Cambridge 'A' Level holders seeking admission to 2 or 2.5 year full-time diploma courses may apply through DAE

Who May Apply

CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL INFO

Singapore Citizens (SC) / Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR)

 Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Current JC / MI student or Singapore-Cambridge 'A' Level students seeking admission based on Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level results may also apply. 

APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFO
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level

Applicants can apply for entry to the following 2-year diploma courses:

  • Diploma in Business
  • Diploma in Chemical Engineering

or

Entry to selected 2.5 years courses. List of 2.5-year courses and the entry requirements can be downloaded here.

Note: Former/current students holding any of the abovementioned qualifications and seeking re-admission to the polytechnic may also apply.

When and How to Apply

When to Apply How to Apply

11 Jan 2024, 4pm to 16 Jan 2024, 4pm (tentative)

Refer to the MOE website for important dates.

Online Application: Joint Admissions Exercise Internet System (JAE-IS)

Applicants are allowed to submit up to a maximum of 12 courses for which they are eligible.

 

  5 August 2024 to 16 August 2024
  • Submit your application via our Online Applicant Portal.
  • Applicant applying to 2 or 2.5 years courses, after login to Online Applicant Portal, click on 'Apply Now' for Entry Qualification for Singapore GCE 'A' Level.
  • Within Course Choice page, if you are applying to Diploma in Business or Chemical Engineering, do select '2' for Year and '1' for Semester. For the rest of the selected 2.5 years courses, do select '1' for Year and '2' for Semester.
  • Submit your supporting documents here: 

    • Soft copy of the ‘Application Record’ (applicant may download a copy of application record after submission of application through online applicant portal)
    • A copy of Singapore NRIC (front & back),
    • A copy of Malaysia NRIC (for SPR with Malaysia nationality) or Passport (for SPR with other nationality),
    • A copy of Malaysia NRIC (for Malaysians) or Passport (for foreigners),
    • A copy of GCE ‘O’ and/or ’A’ Level results slip (all sittings), where applicable and
    • A copy of CCA record with CCA grade indicated/Form A
    • Letter from CMPB or unit stating ORD date or approval letter for NS disruption (applicable to males [Singapore Citizen/SPR] who are currently serving NS)
    • Other testimonials or supporting documents such as employer recommendation or employment letter, if applicable.

Note: Applicants may apply up to 3 course choices. All documents submitted are non-returnable.

Application Process and Outcome

Successful JAE Appeal will supersede the JAE original posted course. The outcome of the JAE Appeal will be released through JAE Appeal portal.

 

 

Posting Procedure
  

  • Applicants are posted to a course based on merit first according to their net ELR2B2 aggregate scores (taking into account the CCA bonus points for which the applicants are eligible for).
  • Applicant with better net aggregate will be considered for admission first, subject to the availability of vacancies in the selected course. If there is no more vacancy, then the applicant will be considered for his/her next choice course.
  • Applicant with the same net aggregate score vying for the last place in a course will be posted based on citizenship followed by their gross aggregate score. The posting of candidates with same gross aggregate score will be determined by a computerised ballot where each candidate is given an equal opportunity.
  • Details on O Level aggregate computation are available here.

 

 

Notification of Posting Results 
 

The JAE posting results will be released on 1 Feb 2024 (tentative) through the following modes:
 

  • JAE-IS, accessible through the MOE - JAE web page
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS) via applicant's mobile number (if a valid Singapore mobile number is provided by applicant during JAE Registration).
  • Successful JAE and JAE Appeal applicants will receive their enrolment packages by early March.

 

JAE Appeal

 

  • JAE applicants who wish to appeal for a place in a polytechnic diploma course or seek a transfer to another diploma course can do so via JAE Appeal portal from 1 Feb 2024, 9am to 6 Feb 2024, 4pm (tentative)
  • Applicants may submit their appeal for courses that they have met the 2024 JAE aggregate range and the minimum entry requirements.
  • Successful JAE Appeal will supersede the JAE original posted course. 
  • The outcome of the JAE Appeal will be released through JAE Appeal portal  on 21 Feb 2024, 9am (tentative).

Admission Criteria
 

  • Academic results and/or interview/test where applicable and subject to the availability of vacancies.
     

Notification of Application Outcome
 

Application outcome will be available by 30  September 2024.

 

 

Medical Requirements & Support for Students with Special Educational Needs

Information on Medical Requirements can be found here (PDF: 92KB).

 

Special Educational Needs

For enquiries on support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), applicants may refer to SEN website.

FAQ

What are the courses offered by TP?

What are the courses offered by TP?

Click here for the list of courses offered by TP.

Which Admissions Exercise do I qualify for? When and how do I apply?

Which Admissions Exercise do I qualify for? When and how do I apply?

You may retrieve information on the respective admissions exercises (grouped by entry qualifications), eligibility criteria, application period and other information from the respective admissions exercises web pages.

GCE 'O' Level

GCE 'N(A)' Level

ITE Certificate Holders

GCE 'A' Level

Applicants with working experience

IP / IB (DAE-Local)

Foreign Qualifications (DAE-Foreign)

Part-Time ITE Certificate Holders & WSQ Diploma Holders

Can I apply for admission while I am serving my NS in Singapore?

Can I apply for admission while I am serving my NS in Singapore?

Yes, you may. The Polytechnic will reserve a place for successful male applicants who are unable to obtain approval to defer or be disrupted from their Singapore full-time National Service (NS) to join the current intake. Reservation of a place is only applicable to male Singaporeans and Singapore PRs who are required to serve NS and are admitted to a polytechnic course for the first time.

I am an International Student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information? Also, what do I need to know before applying to TP?

I am an International Student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information? Also, what do I need to know before applying to TP?

Holders of international qualifications may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Foreign Qualifications). Information pertaining to accommodation, programmes and part-time employment is available here.

How many intakes are there per year?

How many intakes are there per year?

1 intake (course commences in April).

Can I combine my GCE ‘O’ Level results to apply for admission?

Can I combine my GCE ‘O’ Level results to apply for admission?

Applicants are allowed to combine their GCE 'O' level results of up to two sittings (e.g. 2015 and 2017) when seeking admission to the Polytechnic.

I failed my GCE 'O' Level English. Can I still apply?

I failed my GCE 'O' Level English. Can I still apply?

You may wish to consider the following TP courses that accept Grade D7 for English. Please check that you meet the other entry requirements for the courses. Information on the entry requirements is available by clicking on the respective course names. 

Course code

Course name

T50

Aerospace Electronics

T51

Aerospace Engineering

T20

Apparel Design & Merchandising

T69

Applied Artificial Intelligence

T29

Architectural Technology & Building Services

T04

Aviation Management

T60

Big Data & Analytics

T38

Biomedical Engineering

T43

Business Process & Systems Engineering

T33

Chemical Engineering

T71

Common Design Programme

T56

Common Engineering Programme

T63

Common ICT Programme

T70

Common Science Programme

T59

Communication Design

T13

Computer Engineering

T62

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

T23

Digital Film & Television

T65

Electronics

T26

Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science

T58

Immersive Media & Game Development

T30

Information Technology

T28

Integrated Facility Management

T22

Interior Architecture & Design

T66

 Mechatronics

T64

Medical Biotechnology

T25

Pharmaceutical Science

T35

Product Experience & Design

T45

Veterinary Technology

I failed my GCE 'O' Level Maths. Can I apply or appeal?

I failed my GCE 'O' Level Maths. Can I apply or appeal?

You may wish to consider the following TP courses that accept Grade D7 for Mathematics. Please check that you meet the other entry requirements for the courses. Information on the entry requirements is available by clicking on the respective course names.

Course code

Course name

T20

Apparel Design & Merchandising

T71

Common Design Programme

T59

Communication Design

T40

Communications & Media Management

T23

Digital Film & Television

T22

Interior Architecture & Design

T35

Product Experience & Design

T48

Psychology Studies
T53 Social Sciences in Gerontology

T09

Law & Management

 

What are my chances of getting into the course of my choice?

What are my chances of getting into the course of my choice?

For your top few choices for JAE, you may wish to select those TP courses that you are passionate about and for which your net ELR2B2 aggregate score is less than or equal to the previous year’s highest aggregate score of the course or not too far above the highest score.

To maximise the likelihood of being posted to a course of your JAE choices, you should ensure that, for some of your selected courses, your net ELR2B2 aggregate score falls below the previous year’s highest aggregate scores of those courses.

I am an IP Year 4 student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

I am an IP Year 4 student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

Students who have completed Year 4 of the Integrated Programme (IP) in Singapore may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Local).

I have obtained an IB Diploma. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

I have obtained an IB Diploma. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

Students who have completed Year 6 of the Integrated Programme (IP) in Singapore and have obtained an IB Diploma may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Local). Students with IB Diploma may also apply for selected diploma courses which allow them to complete the course in 2 or 2.5 years, provided they meet the entry requirements.

I have received my GCE ‘A’ Level examination results. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

I have received my GCE ‘A’ Level examination results. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

You may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Local). Students with GCE ‘A’ Level qualification may also apply for selected diploma courses which allow them to complete the course in 2 or 2.5 years, provided they meet the entry requirements.

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