Last Updated: 19 December 2023
Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
2. Eligibility criteria
You will need an ELMAB3 aggregate score of 19 points or less, excluding bonus points, for the N-Level examinations. You will also need the following specific requirements based on your preferred course:
Applied sciences, engineering or info-communications technology course
- English Language (Syllabus A): A grade of 1 to 4.
- Mathematics (Syllabus A or Additional): A grade of 1 to 4.
- 3 other best subjects, excluding CCA: A grade of 1 to 5 for each subject.
For graduates in business & services or hospitality
- English Language (Syllabus A): A grade of 1 to 3.
- Mathematics (Syllabus A or Additional): A grade of 1 to 4.
- 3 other best subjects, excluding CCA: A grade of 1 to 5 for each subject.
If you have taken the O-Level examinations for some subjects
If you have sat for any subjects at the 2023 O-Level examinations, or sat for Mother Tongue at the 2022 O-Level examinations, you may convert and combine these grades with your N-Level results to apply for the DPP. You can use the following converted grades to compute your ELMAB3 aggregate score.
| O-Level Grade | N(A)-Level Grade |
|---|---|
| A1-B3 | 1 |
| B4-C6 | 2 |
| D7 | 3 |
| E8 | 4 |
- The O-Level grade of F9 and N(A)-Level grade of U will not be considered for computation of the ELMAB3 aggregate score. If you have taken the same subject at both the N-Level and O-Level examinations, the better of the 2 grades will be used to compute your ELMAB3 aggregate score to determine eligibility.
- Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a DPP course. Learn more about the eligibility requirements.
- If you have accepted an offer through the ITE EAE and meet the above requirements, you are eligible to apply for the DPP.