Each polytechnic runs its own Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) for
students with local or international qualifications who are not eligible
to apply for courses under other admissions exercises.
Application and selection process
Application timelines vary for different qualifications. Learn more about the timeline for each type of qualifications:
Refer to the respective polytechnics’ websites to learn more about the selection process.
Students with local qualifications:
O-Level/IP Year 4/IB/NUSS
O-Level/IP Year 4/IB/NUSS
A-Level
NITEC/Higher NITEC
CBSEN
KEY STEPS
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 to Tue, 16 Jan 2024
Apply stage for Phase 1
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 to Wed, 28 Feb 2024
Apply stage for Phase 2
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
Offers and acceptance for Phase 1
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Offers and acceptance for Phase 2
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 to Thu, 7 Mar 2024 (tentative)
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Note :
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
Release of offers
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 to Fri, 5 Apr 2024 (tentative)
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 (tentative)
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 to Tue, 16 Jan 2024
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
Students with international qualifications:
IGCSE
UEC
SPM/STPM
Others
KEY STEPS
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 to Tue, 23 Jan 2024
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 and Mon, 1 Apr 2024 (tentative)
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email on:
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 (tentative) for Singaporeans
Monday, 1 April 2024 for other applicants
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 to Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 to Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Note: For applicants with school-based results, you can apply from Thursday, 11 January to Tuesday, 16 January 2024.
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 to Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
Minimum entry requirement (MER) for students with international qualifications
Students with:
Year 12 qualifications may apply for polytechnics admissions.
Year 10 qualifications and are Singaporeans may apply for polytechnics admissions.
Note: Students may be required to sit for further assessments or interviews administered by the polytechnics.
Refer to the respective polytechnics’ websites to learn more about the MERs.
