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Last Updated:  12 Mar 2026

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.

Learn about the post-secondary educational pathways, admissions exercises and programmes in our Post-Secondary Admissions Exercises booklet.

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Joint Intake Exercise (JIE)

Students who have sat for the N-Level or O-Level examinations can apply directly to the Institute for Technical Education (ITE) through the Joint Intake Exercise (JIE). Learn about the entry requirements and how to apply.

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Secondary 4 students from the Normal (Academic) course can apply directly for a Higher Nitec course at the Institute for Technical Education (ITE) through the Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) after their N-Level examinations. Learn about the entry requirements and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Secondary 4 students from the Normal (Academic) course can apply directly to polytechnics through the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) as an alternative to Secondary 5. Learn about the entry requirements and how to apply.

 
 
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