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Institute of Technical Education

For Nitec graduates (NCHN)

Find out more about the application for full-time Higher Nitec Courses (Apr 2026 intake).

Last updated 19 January 2026

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Before applying
Submit your application
Course acceptance
Reporting to college
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Nitec Progression to Higher Nitec (NCHN) caters to Nitec graduates who wish to progress to full-time Higher Nitec courses. NCHN is held in January each year. Successful applicants will commence their training in April.

Admission to the courses is based on merit and choice.

You may also refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for information on admissions under NCHN. If you need help with your application, please contact or email to any of the Customer & Visitor Centres at ITE Colleges during office hours.

Before applying

Submit your application

A. Main Phase

Application under main phase is now closed.

B. Final Appeal

The following categories of applicants may submit appeal here between Fri 6 Mar 2026 and Thu 9 Apr 2026 (1st sub-phase), and between Mon 13 Apr 2026 and Fri 24 Apr 2026 (2nd sub-phase):

·     Applicants with GPA not meeting criteria for progression

·     Unsuccessful main phase applicants

·     Main phase applicants seeking transfer to another course/College

·     Late applicants

Pre-course evaluation for 2-year Higher Nitec in Nursing course

Applicants posted to the 2-year Higher Nitec in Nursing course must attend a pre-course evaluation at ITE College East scheduled on Mon 9 Mar 2026, before they can accept their course offer.

Course acceptance

  • Refer to step-by-step Acceptance guide for details on how to complete the course acceptance process

  • Applicants may login to https://student.ite.edu.sg to check your application result via 'Student Admission'>'View Application Results'

Main Phase - Application Result & Acceptance of Offer

Application result will be released on Fri 6 Mar 2026 (9am).

Successful applicants are required to complete course acceptance between Fri 6 Mar 2026 and Wed 11 Mar 2026.

Reporting to college

  • Successful applicants who have accepted their course offer have to report to their posted ITE College by the stipulated date to register for their course

  • If you are an International Applicant (i.e. not Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident) who has accepted the course offer, you should report to College only after receiving your Student's Pass from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to study in ITE, or if you have a valid Immigration Pass (e.g. Dependant’s Pass / Long-Term Visit Pass). Instructions on applying for your Student's Pass are provided in your Enrolment Letter (emailed to you upon release of application outcome).

  • Refer to Guide to complete your registration for details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Refer to the FAQs for Nitec Progression to Higher Nitec (NCHN).