O-Level Students

Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

With the Early Admissions Exercise, you can apply to RP courses that match your interests and strengths, even before sitting for your O-Level exams. If you're passionate about a specific field, EAE gives you the chance to secure a conditional offer early.

Admissions will be based on your final O-Level grades.

Click here to learn more about the Early Admissions Exercise.

Joint-Admissions Exercise (JAE)

Apply for your dream course in RP via the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), conducted annually for Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level holders.

Admission is based on academic merit and is subject to the availability of vacancies for the diploma courses.

Who can apply

You’re eligible to apply if you are:

• A Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) with valid GCE O-level results from any year, or

• An International student (enrolled in a government, government-aided or independent school) with valid GCE O-level results from the preceding year of the JAE.

What you need to qualify

To be considered for admission, you’ll need to:

• Meet the Minimum Entry Requirements (MER) [PDF, 264 KB] for the course(s) you're applying for

• Obtain a net ELR2B2 aggregate score of 26 points or better

Choosing a course

With so many options, it’s normal to feel unsure about what to pick. Here's how to start:

• Explore our full list of RP diploma courses

• Some courses have additional requirements, such as medical checks or aptitude tests. Click here [PDF, 144 KB] for full details.

JAE application timeline

Here are the key dates you need to know for the 2026 JAE:

• 14 January 2026: O-Level results released

• 14 January 2026, 4pm – 19 January 2026, 4.30pm: JAE application window opens

Submit your application online through the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). You can list up to 12 course choices, so think carefully about your order of preference.

Making the most of your 12 choices

What happens after you apply

1. Posting results

You’ll find out the outcome of your application on 3 February 2026 (tentative) via:

• JAE Internet System

• SMS (if you provided a local mobile number during your application)

2. Appealing your posting (If needed)

If you didn’t get your preferred course or want to request a change, you can submit an appeal online during the JAE Appeal Exercise*.  

• Appeal period:
  3 February 2026, 9am – 6 February 2026, 4pm

• Up to 6 course choices allowed

• Appeal outcome released on 23 February 2026 (tentative)

Important things to note:

• You can make multiple edits, but only your last submission counts

• If your appeal is successful, your original posting will be withdrawn

• If your appeal is not successful, you’ll retain your original posting

*Only applicants who participated in the JAE and meet the minimum entry requirements can appeal.

3. Online enrolment

If you’re successfully posted to RP, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to complete your online enrolment.

Click here for enrolment details.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

If you weren’t eligible to apply through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) or Early Admissions Exercise (EAE), the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) offers another opportunity to join a full-time diploma course at RP. 

Your admission will be based on academic merit and the availability of places in each course.

Who can apply

You can apply through DAE if you are an O-Level holder.

However, you cannot apply if you’ve already accepted a conditional offer via EAE and met the admissions criteria after your final O-Level results were released.

What you need to qualify

To be eligible, you must:

• Meet the Minimum Entry Requirements (MER) [PDF, 264 KB] for the course(s) you're applying for

• Obtained a net ELR2B2 aggregate score of 26 points or better

Choosing a course

With so many options, it’s normal to feel unsure about what to pick. Here's how to start:

• Explore our full list of RP diploma courses

• Some courses have additional requirements, such as medical checks or aptitude tests. Click here [PDF, 144 KB] for full details.

DAE application timeline for O-Level Students

The DAE application period is from 14 - 19 January 2026.

You’ll need to apply online through the DAE Application Portal. Follow our step-by-step user guide here [PDF, 974 KB]. 

You can indicate up to 3 course choices in your application.

Tip: Check your details and course selections carefully before submitting — you won’t be able to edit your application after it’s submitted.

Already accepted a course offer?

If you’ve previously accepted a course offer from RP through another admissions exercise (e.g. EAE or JAE), we strongly advise that you complete your online enrolment by the deadline stated in your enrolment letter.

This ensures that your place is not forfeited while you wait for the outcome of your DAE application. 

What happens after you apply

1. Posting results

Your application results will be emailed to the address you used in your DAE application by 31 March 2026.

2. Online enrolment

If you’re successfully posted to RP, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to complete your online enrolment.

Click here for enrolment details.

Note: If you had previously accepted another RP course offer, and your DAE application is successful, you’ll need to accept the new course offer. This will replace your earlier acceptance.

Understanding ELR2B2

Your ELR2B2 score is calculated based on your O-Level results:

Net ELR2B2 = English Language (EL) + 2 relevant subjects (R2) + 2 other best subjects (B2) – CCA^ bonus points.

^Your CCA grade isn’t counted as a subject but is used to subtract bonus points from your total. You are granted CCA bonus points if you obtain the following CCA grade:

• Excellent (A1 to A2) = 2 points

• Good (B3 to C6) = 1 point

There are four types of ELR2B2 aggregate scores: ELR2B2-A, ELR2B2-B, ELR2B2-C, and ELR2B2-D. Click here [PDF, 240 KB] for more information on the O-Level subjects used for the computation of ELR2B2 aggregate scores.

Net ELR2B2 Aggregate Range (NAR)

To help you assess your chances, each course provides a Net ELR2B2 Aggregate Range (NAR) based on the previous year’s intake. This gives you a sense of how competitive each course is.

Important: Falling within the NAR does not guarantee admission. It’s only meant as a reference, not a cutoff.