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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering (2 years)

Are you excited by driverless electric cars, automation systems, mobile robots, or humanoid robots? Do you dream of transforming your brilliant ideas into real-world inventions? If so, this course is for you!

ITE College Central
ITE College West
Admission type: JAE , JIEH , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College Central
 V13 21 - 31
ITE College West
 V73 27 - 27

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HFMCZ and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
College Course code
ELMAB3 net aggregate
ITE College Central
 FPMCE 4 - 12
ITE College West
 FPMCE 6 - 14

Applicants should ensure that they do not have colour appreciation deficiency. Interested applicants with this condition should contact ITE for more information.

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

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

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design and Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
 1-8
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
Subject Grade
English Language 1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-4

Any 3 other subjects
1-5

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering graduates are generally employed by engineering firms using cutting-edge and high-technology equipment and automated system. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Automation Technician, Engineering Assistant, Industrial Engineering Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician, Production Supervisor and Associate Engineer. The increasing demand for widely used robotics and automation technology in healthcare, construction, manufacturing and logistics industries enhances the career opportunities and prospects for Mechatronics Engineering graduates.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

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