Applicable to DPP graduates attaining the following ITE qualifications:
-
To be eligible for consideration for admission to the various polytechnic courses offered under the
, you must achieve, in your Higher Nitec course under the DPP, the qualifying Grade
Point Average (GPA) or the minimum
GPA (excluding CCA bonus points) for the different course durations as shown in
below.
For Higher Nitec DPP courses in
, in addition to the minimum qualifying GPAs, students are required to offer and pass a Math elective at ITE to be eligible for progression into polytechnic Diploma courses under the DPP. N(A) students with at least Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level
Mathematics will be exempted from this requirement.
You may also consider applying for polytechnic courses other than those offered under the DPP, provided you must achieve, in your Higher Nitec course, the minimum
Grade Point Average (GPA) (including CCA bonus points) for the different polytechnic course durations as shown in
below.
Some polytechnic courses also have additional prerequisites, in addition to the course entry requirements. You must fulfil the additional prerequisites to be considered for the relevant courses. Please refer to the footnotes, if any, for the additional prerequisites.
Table 1 - Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Polytechnic Courses Offered Under The DPP
Polytechnic Course Offered
By
Course
Code
Minimum GPA for entry to the following course durations
2.0
Years
2.5
Years
3.0
Years
-
3.5
-
-
2.5
2.5
Refer to footnote
Aerospace / Mechatronics Programme
Automation & Mechatronic Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics and Robotics
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics/ Aerospace Engineering
NYP
NP
NP
SP
SP
NYP
TP
C40
N50
N41
S91
S73
C87
T06
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.5
2.5
2.5
-
2.5
c2 n1, n2, n3, n4 n1, n3 s3, s5 s3, s5 c2 t3, t4, t8
Polytechnic Course
3D Interactive Media Technology
Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
Aerospace Avionics
Offered
By
TP
NYP
SP
RP
Course
Code
T49
C51
S88
R20
Minimum GPA for entry to the following course durations
2.0
Years
-
-
3.5
-
2.5
Years
-
-
-
-
3.0
Years
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
Refer to footnote t2, t4 c1 s2, s3, s5 r1, r3, r4, r6
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Polytechnic Course
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Technology
Arts and Theatre Management
Aviation Management
Big Data Management & Governance
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering
Business Applications
Business Information Systems
Business Intelligence & Analytics
Civil Engineering with Business
Clean Energy Management
Common Engineering Programme
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
Cyber & Digital Security
Design for User Experience
Digital & Precision Engineering
Digital Forensics
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic & Computer Engineering
Energy Systems & Management
Engineering Systems
Engineering Systems and Management
Engineering with Business
Engineering with Business
Environmental Science
Financial Business Informatics
Game Design
Game Design & Development
Green Building & Sustainability
Green Building Energy Management
Health Management and Promotion
Health Services Management
Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management
Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management
Industrial and Operations Management
Industrial Design
Infocomm Security Management
Information Technology
Information Technology
Integrated Events & Project Management
Integrated Facility Management
Interactive and Digital Media
IT Service Management
RP
TP
NP
RP
RP
TP
SP
NYP
RP
RP
TP
SP
NP
RP
NP
NP
SP
SP
RP
NYP
SP
RP
TP
RP
TP
TP
RP
SP
TP
TP
RP
NYP
TP
SP
TP
RP
RP
RP
NP
SP
RP
NYP
RP
RP
TP
SP
TP
RP
RP
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R43
R45
N40
S95
R11
C83
R55
R12
T30
S50
T28
R31
R23
N43
N44
S45
S33
R54
C41
S42
R29
T17
R35
T58
T29
R41
S53
T13
T15
R36
C62
T55
S99
T05
R50
R40
T51
N65
R25
R39
T60
S58
C71
R18
R13
T57
S68
N84
R42
Offered
By
Course
Code
Minimum GPA for entry to the following course durations
2.0
Years
2.5
Years
3.0
Years
- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.5
3.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Refer to footnote
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0 r1, r3, r4 r1 r1, r9 t1 t4 r1, r3, r4, r6
2.0
2.0 r1, r3 r1, r3
2.0 n1, n2, n3
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0 r1, r3, r4 c2 r1 r1 t4 r1, r3, r6 r1
2.0 r1, r3, r4, r6 t2, t3, t4 2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5 n1, n2, n3, n4 r1, r9 r1, r3, r4 t1 s3, s5 c9 r1 r1 t1
2.0 s3
2.0 n1, n2, n3
2.0 r1, r3, r4, r6, r7
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.0 s4 t1, t3, t4 t1 r1, r9
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.5
2.0 t1 s1 t3, t4, t8 r1, r3, r4, r6
2.0 n1, n2
2.0 n1, n2, n4
2.0
2.0 s2 s1

Polytechnic Course
Marine & Offshore Technology
Marine Engineering
Maritime Business
Materials Science
Media Production and Design
Mobile & Network Services
Mobile Software Development
Nanotechnology & Materials Science
Outdoor and Adventure Learning
Product & Industrial Design
Product Design & Innovation
Sonic Arts
Supply Chain Management
Offered
By
Course
Code
NP
SP
SP
RP
RP
TP
RP
NYP
RP
TP
NP
RP
RP
N42
S63
S74
R17
R19
T42
R47
C50
R33
T35
N68
R24
R21
Minimum GPA for entry to the following course durations
2.0
Years
2.5
Years
3.0
Years
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Refer to footnote
2.0 n1, n3, n4
2.0 s1, s3
2.0
2.0 r1
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0 r1, r9 t1 r1 r1, r3, r4, r5
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0 t2, t3, t4 n1 r1, r3, r9 r1, r3, r4
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c1 c2 c5 c9 r3 r4 r5 c6 c7 c8 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7 n8 r1 r2
Applicants applying these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from either colour vision deficiency or hearing deficiency.
Applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency.
Admission to the 3-year programmes with module exemptions for relevant modules will be granted to applicants with good GPA.
Note for 2.5 years Nursing course : Course will commence in April if there are sufficient number of candidates.
Note for 2.5 years Nursing course : Exemption from Semester 1 of year 1 for those with GPA of > 3.5.
Applicants with colour vision deficiency will be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for admission to the course.
All Higher Nitec graduates applying for Direct Entry to Year 2 must pass ITE Bridging Mathematics programme
(BM1) or obtain at least a C6 grade in GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics.
Applicants with severe vision deficiency should not apply for these courses.
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency. For N40, N43, N44, N50, N55,
N74, N76, N84 and N92, applicants with colour vision deficiency may be considered subject to an in-house test.
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from hearing deficiency.
For those with GPA of > 3.5, admission will be to the 3-year programmes with module exemptions for relevant modules in which a n applicant has scored at least a ‘C’ grade in the ITE examinations. Module exemptions will be at the discretion of the Polytechnic.
Those with GPA of > 3.5 may be granted direct entry to the 2nd year of a 3-year course provided that they passed Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) programme at ITE or obtained at least a C6 grade in GCE ‘O’ Level
Mathematics.
Applicants have to pass a medical examination and must be free from physical handicap.
Entry to first year with exemption of first 6 months in Year 1 for those with GPA of > 3.5 (Course commences in
Semester 2). Entry to Year 1 Semester 1 with no exemption for those with 3.0 < GPA < 3.5.
Applicants granted direct entry to Year 2 of the Marine & Offshore Technology course (N42) are required to take a Year 1 module, Fundamentals of Naval Architecture 2.
Applicants with severe vision deficiency should not apply for these courses. All successful applicants are required to pass a pre-admission medical examination to ensure suitability for the posted course. Applicants may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to verify the severity of the conditions to determine suitability for the course.
This course will demand from students a considerable amount of involvement in water based activities. As such, students should be able to show confidence in water related activities.
Applicants with hearing deficiency should not apply for these courses.
For safety reasons, applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from epilepsy.
Due to the nature of the outdoor and adventure learning job requirements, candidates seeking admission into the
Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning (DOAL) should enjoy working with youth in the outdoor environment consisting of natural and adventurous elements. The course will demand from students a substantial amount of involvement in physical activity and water based experiential activities. As such, having an affinity for the outdoors and adventure pursuits will be advantageous. Additionally, students should be able to show confidence in water whilst donning a personal flotation device.
For information on the medical conditions to be examined for admission to DOAL, please refer to http://www.rp.edu.sg/Diploma_in_Outdoor_And_Adventure_Learning_(R33).aspx
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t4 t5 s1 s2 s3 t1 t2 t3 r6 r7 r8 r9 r10 s4 s5
Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency should not apply for these courses.
Common Engineering Programme allows a student to take a common course of study in the first semester and will subsequently be streamed into one of the following Engineering diplomas:
• Aerospace Avionics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aviation Management
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Systems and Management
• Green Building Energy Management
• Industrial and Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
Students enrolled in this diploma will have to produce documentary proof of school representation in sports recognised by the Singapore Schools Sports Council or its equivalent at point of enrolment.
Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency may apply for and be admitted into these courses if determined suitable at an interview.
All DPP graduates applying to year 2 of the courses must pass ITE Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) or obtain at least a
C6 grades in O Level maths.
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency.
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from either colour vision deficiency or hearing deficiency.
Applicants suffering from epilepsy will be required to submit a medical report from a Designated Workplace
Doctor who will assess their fitness for the posted courses.
Applicants suffering from impairments must be prepared to appear for interviews and to undergo any manual dexterity or aptitude tests.
Those with GPA of 3.5 or more and passed the Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) programme, or have obtained at least
C6 grade in GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics, may be admitted to the 2nd year of the 3-year course.
Applicants with complete Colour Vision Deficiency are not eligible to apply.
Applicants with partial or complete Colour Vision Deficiency are not eligible to apply.
For safety reasons, applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from medical conditions such as uncontrolled epilepsy or profound hearing loss.
Applicants with severe vision impairment are not eligible to apply.
In addition to satisfying the Fitness requirement at the Polytechnic’s pre-enrolment medical examination and medical requirements of other regulatory authorities (if applicable), applicants offered a place in T54 (Diploma in Early Childhood Studies) must also be free from physical disabilities.
Whilst not comprehensive, the following medical conditions may lead to non-acceptance into the Early
Childhood Studies course:
Mobility restricted Uncontrolled asthma Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS)
Active tuberculosis Uncontrolled diabetes Physical dependence upon mobility equipment
Profound deafness Uncontrolled epilepsy HBsAg positive / Hepatitis B
Carrier
Legal Blindness Psychiatric condition Uncontrolled hypertension
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t6 t7 t9 t8
The first year in T01 (Business/Logistics & Operations Management/Marketing) is common to all students and they will opt for one of the diplomas (i.e. Diploma in Business, Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management, or Diploma in Marketing) at the end of Year 1.
Applicants applying for T09 (Diploma in Law & Management) must also possess at least a B4 grade in English
Language (EL1) in the GCE O Level/SPM examinations.
The first semester in the following courses is common to all students and they will opt for one of the diplomas at the end of Semester 1 or 2. Students must ensure that they satisfy the requirements as stated in the footnotes under the respective courses.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme (T05):
Diploma course
Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Refer to footnote t2, t3, t4 t1, t3, t4
Diploma in Electronics
Diploma in Media & Communication Technology
Diploma in Microelectronics

Mechatronics/ Aerospace Engineering (T06):
Diploma course
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
Diploma in Mechatronics t1, t3, t4 t1, t3, t4 t1, t3, t4
Refer to footnote t2, t3, t4 t1, t3, t4 t10
For entry to Year 2 of the following courses, applicants applying through the Joint Polytechnic Admissions
Exercise (JPAE) are to select the respective polytechnic course code as indicated in the bracket below:
• Diploma in Computer Engineering (T132)
• Diploma in Electronics (T052)
• Diploma in Media & Communication Technology (T122)
• Diploma in Microelectronics (T142)
• Diploma in Mechatronics (T062)
Applicants applying for entry to Year 2 of the courses must also pass ITE Bridging Mathematics 1 (BM1) or obtain at least Grade C in GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics.
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