Introduced in 1992, the Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) is conducted jointly by the five Polytechnics:
The exercise allows applicants to submit application for admission to full-time courses offered by the five polytechnics.
Application for 2023 admission to Polytechnic courses is now closed.
JPAE usually opens for application each year in late February. Please refer to "When to Apply" for more information or check back here in early February.
Tell us who you are and we’ll provide you with the entry requirements for the courses offered.
Under the Enlistment Act (Chapter 93), all male citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents will be liable for National Service (NS) registration upon reaching the age of 16.5 years old. For Pre-enlistees who are studying, they can be granted deferment from full-time National Service (NS) to pursue full-time studies for higher academic qualifications, up to GCE ‘A’ Level…
Sponsorship for all Nursing courses at
Nanyang Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic are available from the
Ministry of Health, government restructured hospitals and private
hospitals. Successful candidates may apply directly for sponsorships
offered by these hospitals...
