Polytechnics

Please refer to respective Polytechnic's websites for specific closing time of DAE application.

Please complete your DAE application at each polytechnic's respective website.

Application dates for Oct intake would be on Aug 2025. Please check with respective polytechnics for latest updates. 

FAQ:

"Is there a quota on university places for polytechnic graduates? "

• Article: askST: How many uni places are there for Singaporeans? Is there a quota for poly grads?

"What are the  JAE entry requirements of courses?

• Joint Admissions Exercise 2025 Booklet : click here

"Where can I find more information (deadlines, courses available, advance standing) on DAE for A-level applicants?"

• Polytechnic websites: NP | NYP |RP |SP | TP 

"Where can I find information on employment prospects for polytechnic graduates?"

• Poly Employment Graduate Survey 2023

• Article: More polytechnic students found jobs within 6 months of graduation with recovery of Singapore’s economy.  (CNA, 13 Jan 2022)

"What are the education opportunities after receiving a polytechnic diploma?"

• Diploma to Degree in Local Autonomous Universities : NTU| NUS | SMU | SUTD | SIT | SUSS

• Skillsfuture Work-Study Post-Diploma

Recent News

• Poly survival guide: 5 things every freshman should know | (ST, 28 Jan 2025)

• From poly to uni: What you need to know | (ST, 12 Jan 2025)

• Nearly 1 in 3 poly grads makes it to a local university (ST, 28 Jan 2020)

• Shorter poly diplomas for JC graduates, aptitude-based admissions in universities from 2020 (Today, 31 Jan 2020)

• Switching from JC to polytechnic (ST, 6 Feb 2020)