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
Wed, 12 Jan to Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Apply stage for Phase 1
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Wed, 23 Feb to Wed, 2 Mar 2022
Apply stage for Phase 2
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Offers and acceptance for Phase 1
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022
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
Tue, 22 Feb to Mon, 7 Mar 2022
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Note :
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Release of offers
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 21 Mar to Fri, 8 Apr 2022
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thurs, 28 Apr 2022
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Wed, 12 Jan to Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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, 19 Jan to Tue, 25 Jan 2022
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Fri, 11 Feb and Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email on:
Friday, 11 February 2022 for Singaporeans
Thursday, 31 March 2022 for other applicants
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 8 Nov to Mon, 22 Nov 2021
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 8 Nov to Mon, 22 Nov 2021
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Note: For applicants with school-based results, you can apply from Wednesday, 12 January to Monday, 17 January 2022.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Offers and acceptance
You will receive a notification of the results through email.
For appeals, you may approach the polytechnics directly.
KEY STEPS
Mon, 8 Nov to Mon, 22 Nov 2021
Apply
You can apply for diploma courses through the respective polytechnics’ websites.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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.
