Last Updated: 17 January 2022
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
1. Overview
Who is eligible
- Singapore Citizens (SC) and Permanent Residents (PR) with O-Level examination results from any year.
- International students studying in a government school, government-aided school, or an independent school in Singapore with results from the most recent O-Level examination.
Explore the junior colleges (JC) and Millennia Institute (MI), and courses offered by polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
Who is not eligible
You are not eligible to apply for the same institution type through the JAE.
For example, if you are currently studying in a JC or you have studied in a JC before, you will not be eligible for JC in the JAE.
If you intend to apply for the same institution type, you can approach the institutions directly after the release of JAE posting results.
You should approach ITE directly.
You should not apply for Higher Nitec courses through the 2022 JAE if you:
- Had to leave your ITE course due to disciplinary reasons within the past 2 years.
- Are a Higher Nitec graduate who graduated on or after 1 May 2021.
Key Events
Explore courses
Learn about the admission criteria for the different post-secondary institutions.
Explore the JCs, MI and courses offered by polytechnics and the ITE.
Find detailed information on all the institutions in the JAE information booklet (6mb).
Verify your CCA records
Ensure that the CCA attainment in your CCA record is accurate. Inform your school of any discrepancies.
Release of O-Level results
Apply
Submit your application through the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS) using your Singpass or alternatively, the JAE PIN.
Release of posting results
JAE posting results will be released through:
- SMS (if you have provided a local mobile number in your application)
- JAE-IS (access using your Singpass or alternatively, the JAE PIN)
Acceptance of offer
If posted to a JC or MI, report to the school the next working day after the release of the posting results, in your secondary school uniform.
If posted to a polytechnic or the ITE, you will receive a package or letter with enrolment instructions.
Learn more about what to do after you receive your posting results.
Submit an appeal
To appeal for a place in a JC or MI, approach the school of your choice directly.
To appeal for a place in a polytechnic or the ITE, submit an application on JAE Online Appeal Portal.
Find out how to submit an appeal.