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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Common Engineering Programme

This is a one-year programme specially designed to give you a foundation in engineering fundamentals necessary for a wide range of disciplines. Learn how diverse engineering can be before you make an informed choice of a specific engineering discipline.

Course code : C42
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 6-25
Course duration : 3 years
At the end of Year 1, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

Applicants with colour vision deficiency, hearing and/or other physical impairment may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations for selected diplomas. Interested applicants with this condition are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Engineering & Technology sub-cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any one of the following subjects
  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA
1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-6

Course modules

Year 1, Semester 1

Core modules

  • Circuit Building with Troubleshooting
  • Engineering Exploration Project
  • Interpreting Functions
  • Programming
  • Statics with Mechanical Analysis

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 1, Semester 2

Core modules

  • Data Analysis
  • Electronic Circuit Analysis
  • IoT Prototype Development
  • Problem Solving with Calculus
  • Product Modelling & Prototyping

After completing one year Common Engineering Programme, students will proceed to the second year in an allocated engineering diploma .

Complementary electives

  • General Studies

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.