The DPP caters only to Sec 4N(A) students of the preceding cohort, i.e. only scores received by Sec 4N(A) students at the GCE 'N' Level examinations in 2022 will be considered for application to the DPP 2023 intake.

Applicants must obtain a total of 19 points or less for English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects (ELMAB3), excluding CCA bonus points, in the GCE 'N(A)' Level examinations as shown in the tables below.

For Higher Nitec Courses in:

  • Applied Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Info-Communications Technology
Subject Required Grades
English Language 1 - 4
Mathematics 1 - 4
Any 3 other subjects 1 - 5

For Higher Nitec Courses in:

  • Business & Services
Subject Required Grades
English Language 1 - 3
Mathematics 1 - 4
Any 3 other subjects 1 - 5

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