What is the Early Admissions Exercise? How do I apply? Do I qualify? Get all the important information here.
The Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) allows you to apply to courses in RP based on your interests and aptitudes. You can receive a conditional offer for your dream course prior to completing your ITE course. Admissions will be based on your final ITE results.
Learn more about EAE and check the eligibility criteria here!
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EAE for ITE Students will open from 12 to 18 June 2025
You can indicate up to three courses and apply online through the EAE Portal
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You qualify for the EAE if you are:
You must be an ITE student who is in your final year of study of your Nitec or Higher Nitec course.
ITE students who are scheduled to complete their Nitec course in June or December 2025 and Higher Nitec course in September 2025 or March 2026 will be eligible to participate in the 2025 EAE (Intake Year 2026).
June 2025: Application
July to September 2025: Interview and Selection
September 2025: Offer and Acceptance
September to October 2025: Withdrawal
February 2026: Enrolment
In order to confirm your conditional offer, you must obtain the following final net Grade Point Average (GPA).
2.0 or better for Higher Nitec qualification; or
3.5 or better for Nitec qualification
Final net GPA = Final Raw GPA + CCA bonus points
You are granted CCA bonus points if you obtain the following CCA grade:
Platinum (A) = 0.2 point
Gold (B) = 0.15 point
Silver (C) = 0.1 point
Bronze (D) = 0.05 point
Note:
If you have accepted your conditional offer and met the admissions criteria for the offered course after the release of your final ITE GPA, you will not be able to switch courses within or across polytechnics. You will also not be eligible to participate in other admissions exercises.
Conversely, your conditional offer will be automatically revoked if you do not meet the admissions criteria upon the release of your final ITE GPA. You will then be eligible to participate in other admissions exercises.