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Last Updated: 18 October 2021

Admissions exercises and programmes

Explore the different admissions exercises and programmes available to help you gain entry into a junior college, Millennia Institute, polytechnic or ITE.

Explore the different admissions exercises and programmes available to help you gain entry into a polytechnic or ITE.

For Arts Institutions and Autonomous Universities, please visit the respective institutions’ websites for more information.

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Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

The Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE) allows O-Level and ITE students to apply for conditional early admission to full-time diploma courses in a polytechnic. Learn about the entry requirements and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

The ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE) allows N-Level, O-Level and Nitec students to apply for conditional early admission to full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec courses in the Institute of Technical Education (ITE). Learn about the entry requirements and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

Students with local or international qualifications can apply to a polytechnic course through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE). Learn about the entry requirements and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

Graduates with relevant ITE qualifications can apply for polytechnic courses through the Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE). Learn about the entry requirements and how to apply.