3 March 2005

Extension of Period for Applications Under Joint Admissions Exercise

The Ministry of Education (MOE) will be extending the period for applications under the Joint Admissions Exercise to junior colleges, polytechnics, Centralised Institute and Institute of Technical Education till 6pm on Monday, 7th Mar.

Since the registration started from 3pm on Monday, 28th Feb, MOE has been monitoring the application process closely. We have received feedback that many applicants have experienced slowness in accessing the system.

To address this, we have boosted the system capacity. We will also extend the
period for applications till 6pm on Monday, 7th Mar.

As of 4pm today, the ministry has received 17,000 or almost 50% of the expected applications. This is comparable to the percentage received over the same period  last year.

We will continue to monitor the situation and take further measures if necessary, to ensure that all eligible students who wish to participate in the JAE are able to submit their applications. 

We would also like to advise students to do their registration as early as they can to avoid the last minute rush.

A list of Q&As is appended at Annex for easy reference.

                                                                                                                Annex
JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE (JAE)
Q&A FOR APPLICANTS
Q1. When will the JAE be conducted?
A1. The JAE registration period has been extended until Mon, 7 Mar, 6pm.

Q2. Which groups of students are allowed to apply for JAE courses online?
A2. All school candidates who sat for GCE ‘O’ Level in 2004 or Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents with valid GCE ‘O’ Level results are eligible to participate in the JAE.

Q3. What is required for online application?
A3. Eligible applicants are required to have the following for online application:
a. Internet access and
b. SingPass;

Q4. If I do not have computer access to internet, how do I make my application?
A4. You may visit any institutions participating in JAE (viz. all JCs, Centralised Institute, polytechnics, and selected ITE campuses), which will make available some internet PCs for use. Alternatively, you can also visit any other locations e.g. Community Clubs, Internet cafes etc, that have computer terminals for public internet access.

Q5. If I do not have a SingPass (or have forgotten my SingPass number), how do I get one (or reset my SingPass)?
A5. You can apply for a SingPass by going to any of the 26 designated SingPass request counters, such as Community Development Councils (CDCs), CPF office and IRAS. Detailed locations can be obtained from http://www.ecitizen.gov.sg/singpass/counter_locations.htm. You should bring your NRIC/Student Pass. You will receive your SingPass on the spot
If you are a foreign student, you should bring Student Pass and passport when applying for the SingPass. You will similarly receive your SingPass on the spot.
For additional information on SingPass, please refer to the website:
http://www.ecitizen.gov.sg/singpass.

Q6 How do I pay the application fee if I do not use electronic payment modes? Can I still make my course application through the JAE internet system?
A6. Yes, you can still submit your course applications through the JAE internet system. You can then make your payment to MOE later, by either:
(i) mailing a cheque to MOE   (make payable to “The Accountant General, Singapore”, indicating your name, NRIC and “payment for JAE” at the back of the cheque , and send to c/o MOE Customer Service Centre, 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675); or
(ii) paying by cash/NETS/Cashcard at MOE Customer Service Centre (at 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675).
As payment need only be made by 15 April 05, we advise students who wish to make cash payments physically at MOE, to come after the registration period, between 7 March 05 – 15 April 05.
For further queries, please call MOE's hotline: 6872-2220.