IP Students

Direct Admissions Exercise for Integrated Programme student

The Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) is administered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic to allow applicants whose qualification types are ineligible under JAE and JPAE to apply for admission to our full-time diploma courses.

To be considered for our 3-year full-time diploma courses, you should have completed Integrated Programme (IP) Year 4 (or Sec 4 equivalent) in Singapore. Admission will be based on your IP Year 4 results. Eligibility is similar to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level. Please check individual course pages if you meet the minimum entry requirements, including medical requirements.
  • Apply via the Direct Admissions Exercise Portal.
  • Application period is from 11 January 2024, Thursday to 16 January 2024, Tuesday.
  • Your supporting documents should be uploaded to the DAE portal during the online application.
  • You can include up to 3 choices in NP for which you are eligible.
  • You will only receive 1 offer if successful.
  • The outcome of your application will be released online through the DAE portal by 1 April 2024, Monday.
  • If your application is successful, you will receive an enrolment package with instructions on how to accept your offer online.
  • The period between receiving your package and your course registration appointment can be as short as one or two days, and it is very important that you accept the offer during the appointment.
  • You can accept your offer online via eEnrol portal.

Direct Admissions Exercise for Integrated Programme (IP Yr 6 - IB Diploma)

The Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) is administered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic to allow applicants whose qualification types are ineligible under JAE and JPAE to apply for admission to our full-time diploma courses.

You must have completed Year 6 of the Integrated Programme (IP) in Singapore and obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma. Applicants will be assessed based on academic performance, tests and/or interviews.
  • Apply via the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Portal.
  • Application period is from 11 January 2024, Thursday to 16 January 2024, Tuesday.
  • Your supporting documents should be uploaded to the DAE portal during the online application.
  • You can include up to 3 choices in NP for which you are eligible.
  • You will only receive 1 offer if successful.
  • The outcome of your application will be released online through the DAE portal by 1 April 2024, Monday.
  • If your application is successful, you will receive an enrolment package with instructions on how to accept your offer online.
  • The period between receiving your package and your course registration appointment can be as short as 1 or 2 days. It is very important that you accept the offer during the appointment.
  • You can accept your offer online via eEnrol portal.
  • Other information including payment of fees, application for financial assistance schemes and orientation period can also found in both the package and the portal.



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