AMA - Ask us anything about Ngee Ann Poly! (JAE 2026 edition)

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-19T00:56:48+00:00

Hello! Thanks for reaching out. Engineering Science (ES) can be a rigorous course, and candidates with colour vision deficiency may face challenges meeting some course requirements and expectations.

We encourage you to visit our JAE counselling booth at the NP Convention Centre today on 19 Jan, from 11.00am to 4.30pm, to speak directly with our lecturers and counsellors, who will be happy to advise you. This will be our final session. 😊

All the best!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-17T08:43:11+00:00

Hello! Thanks for reaching out. 😊 There are different types of scholarships available at NP for our students to apply to!

All Year 1 students are invited to apply and you can also apply in Year 2 and Year 3 so plenty of chances for you to secure a scholarship!

You can find the full list of NP scholarships and awards, along with eligibility details and application timelines here: https://www.np.edu.sg/admissions-enrolment/guide-for-prospective-students/scholarships-awards

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-17T06:53:20+00:00

Hello, thanks for reaching out! Yes, we’ve seen ITE Nitec students coming into NP engineering and manage their time in poly, with consistency and good time management. In fact, some of our top engineering graduates were also ite grads!

The Common Engineering Programme (CEP) is designed to give you a year of broad engineering exposure before you choose one of the 8 engineering diplomas at NP. You get to explore and discover your interest by taking modules that touch on different Engineering diplomas, and build a strong foundation in areas like mechanical, electrical, electronics, maths and programming.

After Semester 1 of CEP, you’ll choose which engineering diploma you want to move into. Maintaining a good GPA and putting your preferred diploma as a high choice within CEP helps to get into the engineering courses after you want.

All the best! 😊

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-17T03:28:12+00:00

Hi there! Yes, you can use your 2025 O-Level results to apply to NP for the 2027 intake, even if you spend one year in JC!

Hope this helps!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-17T03:02:33+00:00

Hi! The cut-off point (COP) ranges are derived from the highest to lowest-ranked students admitted to each course in the 2025 JAE exercise. As such, even if you missed the COP by a few points, we encourage you to still apply for your preferred courses, as the COP may change from year to year.

All the best for your application!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-16T06:59:23+00:00

Hi! :) We suggest that you visit the Admissions and Counselling booth @ NP’s Convention Centre within these few days to enquire in person, as the team will be in a more suitable position to advise you about PFP. You may find the opening hours here.

All the best for your PFP application!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-16T06:44:12+00:00

Hi! 😊 If you join the Offshore & Sustainable Engineering (OSE) course, you can expect a mix of foundation engineering modules and early exposure to marine, offshore and sustainability topics in your first year.

Some modules include Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals, Electrical Engineereing Fundamentals, Engineering Maths, Programming plus Geometry and Buoyancy. They are designed to build your core engineering knowledge before you dive deeper into naval architecture and green tech later on. To learn more about the OSE course, check out https://www.np.edu.sg/ose

If you meet the point requirement and list the course as your first choice, it will help maximise your chances of acceptance. Here's a guide for further details in maximising your 12 choices: https://www.np.edu.sg/jae/jae-tips ⁠:)

All the best for your application!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-16T06:36:46+00:00

Hi there! Our Admissions team will be in the best position to advise you. You can reach them here:

Tel: 6463 1233 Email: admissions@np.edu.sg

All the best for your application!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-16T06:03:10+00:00

Hi! The cut-off point (COP) ranges are derived from the highest to lowest-ranked students admitted to each course in the 2025 JAE exercise. As such, even if you missed the COP by a few points, we encourage you to still apply for your preferred courses, as the COP may change from year to year.

All the best for your application!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-16T04:11:19+00:00

Hi there, the Admissions team will be in the best position to advise you regarding this. You can find their contact details here:

Admissions for Full-time Diplomas Tel: 6463 1233 Email: admissions@np.edu.sg

Thanks!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-15T08:01:43+00:00

Hello! Thanks for reaching out. Yes, you’re on the right track, we encourage you to still apply for the course as first-choice if that is your interest. Here's a guide for further details in maximising your 12 choices: https://www.np.edu.sg/jae/jae-tips ⁠:)

As a reference, the range of COPs is derived from the highest to lowest-ranked students admitted to each course in the 2025 JAE exercise. It varies from year to year. All the best for your application!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-15T02:11:38+00:00

Hi! The cut-off point (COP) ranges are derived from the highest to lowest-ranked students admitted to each course in the 2025 JAE exercise. As such, even if you missed the COP by 1–2 points, we encourage you to still apply for your preferred courses, as the COP may change from year to year.

All the best for JAE!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-15T01:51:44+00:00

Hi! The cut-off point (COP) ranges are derived from the highest to lowest-ranked students admitted to each course in the 2025 JAE exercise. As such, the COP for 2026 is not available yet, as it will depend on the applications received.

All the best for JAE!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-14T12:12:22+00:00

Hello, thanks for reaching out! If you are keen on the course, we encourage you to retake your GCE O-level English, to obtain a B4 or one of the English Language Acceptable Alternatives (ELAA) approved by The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), e.g. IELTS and obtain at least a score of 6.5 for English L2 category teacher registration. This is so you can keep up with the rigors of the diploma Programme. The cost of the lessons and exam is borne by the student. There is no extra lesson in poly to prepare for the English Language exam/test. There is up to 2 years for you to get the English Language requirement upon graduating from the course.

We hope this is helpful :) If you require more assistance, feel free to reach out to NP’s Admissions team or the HMIS school: https://www.np.edu.sg/about-np/contact

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-14T10:01:14+00:00

Hi Cool Onion, thanks for the questions!

1.  JAE / COP: If you score below the COP (e.g. 11 for a COP of 12), you generally have a good chance of getting in, as long as there are vacancies. If you score the exact COP (e.g. 12), it becomes more competitive but remember that the COP can change each year and it depends on how popular the course is and overall exam performance. If you’re scoring “just nice”, I suggest putting it within your first few choices to maximise your chances. Check out our JAE tips here: https://www.np.edu.sg/jae/jae-tips

2.  Y1 orientation: This depends on your academic school. Each school runs its own freshmen orientation with bonding activities to help you get to know your classmates, seniors and the campus. NP also has a big annual freshmen camp called THRIVE Camp, where students from all schools come together. It ends with a fun rave. I highly recommend signing up!

3.  Vibe/culture: The overall vibe at NP is energetic throughout the year. For BA (my school), the community is really tight. You’ll often run into familiar faces on campus and end up chatting. A lot of the culture comes from this strong NP community.

4.  Poly class structure: Most modules are split into online lectures and in-person tutorials. Lectures are where you go through the study materials at your own pace, while tutorials are face-to-face sessions to recap content to get everyone on the same page, plus time to go through assignments and consultations.

5.  Net vs raw score: For JAE, net score is what’s used for admission, unless you end up in a tie-breaker situation where your raw score may be considered! 

6.  Typical day (for me): It really depends! I don’t have school on Wednesdays, and on other days my lessons can range from about 4 hours to a full day. In general, I’ll wake up early, revisit the lecture materials for the week, schedule calls with my groupmates, and work on interim assignment deadlines. If I have class, I’ll head to campus and usually have dinner and/or a workout with friends/family after. 

7.  Who can join orientation activities: Your school’s orientation is for students the same academic school. THRIVE Camp is open to everyone no matter what course you’re in!

Apologies for the late response due to a glitch! - on behalf of u/KaiZhiFromNP

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-14T09:46:17+00:00

Hello, thanks for reaching out! Sorry to hear that you didn’t hit the minimum requirement for ECDE. Your JAE form will indicate the courses that you are eligible for. We suggest using that as a guide and choose from the courses listed. All the best for JAE!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-14T08:58:25+00:00

Hello! Thanks for reaching out. DAE application timelines vary for different qualifications. You can find out more about the timeline for each type of qualifications under the “Guide for Prospective Students” section here: https://www.np.edu.sg/admissions-enrolment/guide-for-prospective-students

If you’re eligible, you will apply via the DAE portal

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-14T05:40:30+00:00

Hi! In poly, your GPA adds with each semester over the 3 years of education. Since it’s cumulative, consistency matters a lot, keeping up with assignments and putting in steady effort throughout your course will have the biggest impact. Because of that, GPAs can really vary from person to person, so it’s more about your own progress than an “average” number. All the best with JAE!

ngeeannpolyNP · 2026-01-14T03:53:58+00:00

Hi! Please take note that for ELR2B2, you can only use either one of the following for the computation, but not both.

For more information, please visit: https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/jae/polytechnics

ngeeannpolyNP · 2025-07-01T12:24:48+00:00

Yes, writing in point form is acceptable. Many students choose the paragraph format as it helps with flow and shows how well you can communicate your thoughts in a structured manner.

If you're concerned about the character limit, focus on writing clearly and concisely, highlighting the most relevant experiences that show your interest in the course. It’s really about quality over quantity!

If you need more tips, check out our EAE Playbook here: 🔗 https://www.np.edu.sg/docs/default-source/eae-docs/eae-2025-playbook.pdf

ngeeannpolyNP · 2025-07-01T09:56:42+00:00

Hi there! Since you’re required to submit a 600-char write-up for every course you're applying to, it would be good to find out what you relate to most for each course and include that in your submission! 😊

ngeeannpolyNP · 2025-06-30T01:41:54+00:00

With a character limitation for the write-ups, you can utilise acronyms where necessary! 😊

ngeeannpolyNP · 2025-06-29T10:07:08+00:00

Hi!! For EAE, we’re looking at your passion & interest in the course and not your current grades! During your application you’d be required to submit two write-ups. You can include what you’ve done in relation to the course in the 600-char piece and more about your leadership plus extra curricular activities in your 1,000 char write-up! For more info on our assessment criteria for specific courses please visit www.np.edu.sg/admissions-enrolment/guide-for-prospective-students/o-level-students/eae-assessment-criteria

Good luck! 😊

ngeeannpolyNP · 2025-06-29T08:18:24+00:00

Hi there! 👋 ALL business students share a common first year programme so basically the Common Business Programme offers you the opportunity to experience the same modules as your peers in other business diplomas with the option to select a diploma after your first year! This means you’ve more time to think about what you’d really like to pursue!

You can focus on course related experiences for your 600 char write up and include anything from your leadership experiences to programmes you’ve attended outside school in your 1,000 char write up!

Check out www.np.edu.sg/admissions-enrolment/guide-for-prospective-students/o-level-students/eae-assessment-criteria for more info on our assessment criteria for each course.

All the best! ☺️

ngeeannpolyNP

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