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  What it is:

   If you’re applying with O-Level results, JAE is likely your main route into polytechnic. Students apply to diploma courses based on their ELR2B2 aggregate score.

  Who it’s for:

   O-Level students applying after the release of their GCE O-Level results (usually in January).

  How it works:

• Admission is based on your ELR2B2 net aggregate score
• You must meet the minimum entry requirements (MER)
• Your score should be within the course’s poly cut-off points (COP)
• You can submit up to 12 course choices via the JAE portal

  Tips:

• Use MOE’s CourseFinder to explore diploma courses and compare their cut-off points
• Understand how your ELR2B2 score is calculated, including any bonus points
• Check TP’s course pages for indicative aggregate ranges
• Cut-off points can change from year to year, depending on demand, so use them as a guide rather than a guarantee

  What it is:

   The Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) is a key admission pathway for ITE graduates who want to progress to polytechnics.

  Who it’s for:

   Nitec and Higher Nitec holders.

  How it works:

• Admission is based on academic performance (GPA)
• Applications are submitted via the JPAE portal
• You can select up to 8 course choices

  This pathway is commonly used for ITE admission to poly and progression into diploma courses.

  What it is:

   A specialised aptitude-based pathway for ITE students.

  Who it’s for:

   Final-year ITE students with strong portfolios and course alignment.

  How it works:

   Students apply online and may receive conditional offers. Final admission depends on meeting GPA requirements after graduation.

  What it is:

   The Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) is a polytechnic admission pathway for students who do not fall under standard routes like JAE or EAE.

  Who it’s for:

• International students
• Students with foreign qualifications (e.g. GCSE)
• IP/IB students
• A-Level graduates

  How it works:

• Applications are submitted directly through each polytechnic (e.g. TP DAE portal)
• Assessment may include interviews or entrance tests
• Application periods vary depending on qualifications

  What it is:

   A one-year foundation programme that prepares students for diploma studies.

  Who it’s for:

   Sec 4 NA students with a raw ELMAB3 score of 12 points or less, excluding CCA points.

  How it works:

• Students are admitted into course clusters before progressing to a diploma course.
• Successful students will be admitted into one of 3 broad course clusters, where they will spend one year at TP taking relevant modules to explore their interests.
• After passing PFP, students will be admitted into a specific Year 1 diploma course within their cluster. Posting is based on merit.

  Tips:

   Refer to TP’s specific PFP information page and MOE’s information page for more details about the application process, eligibility criteria, and aggregate range.

  What it is:

   A pathway that allows Sec 4 NA students to enter ITE and progress to poly without taking O-Levels.

  Who it’s for:

   Eligible NA students who qualify for DPP.

  How it works:

• Sec 4 NA students who have taken their N-level examinations and are eligible for DPP will receive Form N from their schools to apply.
• Upon graduation from ITE with the required GPA, students who meet GPA requirements may progress to a related diploma course.