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ELR2B2 Calculator
Computes your raw ELR2B2, applicable bonus deductions, net score, and EAE eligibility flag. Works across all O-Level subjects — just select your grades and the calculator handles the rest.
EAE EligibilityCalculator
Check if your ELR2B2 clears the EAE gate.
Poly EAE has two official eligibility checks for O-Level applicants: a net ELR2B2 of 26 points or better (28 for the Diploma in Nursing), plusthe course's Minimum Entry Requirements (MER). Use the free ELR2B2 calculator below to compute your raw and net score, then verify the course-specific MER on the central EAE portal.
Am I eligible?
Two eligibility gates — plus your aptitude story.
MOE confirms a Poly EAE conditional offer for O-Level applicants on two official requirements: a net ELR2B2 within the cohort threshold AND the course's Minimum Entry Requirements (MER). Aptitude — your write-up, portfolio, interview and any course-specific assessments — is what wins the conditional offer in the first place.
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O-Level student eligibility — 2 official requirements.
Both eligibility gates must be met for your conditional offer to be confirmed. Aptitude evidence is what gets you the offer in the first place.
Gate 1 · Net ELR2B2 ≤ 26 points (≤ 28 for Diploma in Nursing)
Net ELR2B2 score of 26 points or better. Exception: net elr2b2 score of 28 points or better (diploma in nursing only). Use the ELR2B2 calculator below to compute your net score before applying. Results may combine no more than 2 sittings of O-Level exams.
Gate 2 · Course-specific Minimum Entry Requirements (MER)
Each course publishes its own MER on the central EAE portal — typically specific subject grades such as English Language, Mathematics and a relevant Science. Requirements vary by diploma (e.g. the Diploma in Nursing has a stricter English requirement than most). Always check the MER on your specific course page before applying.
What wins the offer · Course-specific aptitude evidence
EAE is aptitude-based. Meeting both eligibility gates makes your conditional offer confirmable; your CCA record, portfolio, personal projects, competitions, interview performance and write-up are what win you the offer in the first place. Note: aptitude is not an eligibility check — it is the selection layer.
The tool
Open the ELR2B2 calculator.
Enter your O-Level subjects and grades to instantly see your raw ELR2B2, net score after bonus deductions, and whether you clear the EAE threshold.
What your score means
Reading your net ELR2B2 in context.
Net ELR2B2 is one of two eligibility checks (the other is your course's Minimum Entry Requirements). The table below is a neutral reading of where each score band sits academically — NOT a course ranking. Your actual chances depend far more on course fit, portfolio, projects, CCA and interview performance than on the ELR2B2 band alone.
ITE students
The ITE GPA pathway to polytechnic EAE.
ITE students apply via EAE using their GPA, not ELR2B2. The requirements are different — and changed for AY2027.
Higher NitecFinal net GPA of 2.5 or better. Nitec in Nursing holders only — minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply for the Diploma in Nursing or the Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing). Per MOE: this is a LOWERED bar (vs the standard 3.5) recognising relevant prior healthcare training.
NitecFinal net GPA of 3.5 or better
Working adultsAdults with two or more years of relevant work experience
The Higher Nitec GPA threshold for EAE is being raised from 2.0 to 2.5 starting with the 2026 EAE exercise (AY2027 poly intake). If you are a current Higher Nitec student, you need a projected GPA of 2.5 or better to be eligible.
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New for AY2027: Raised from 2.0 to 2.5 from AY2027 polytechnic intake onwards (i.e. starting with 2026 EAE applicants) Source: MOE — effective AY2027 polytechnic intake.
Frequently asked
Questions about EAE eligibility
- Is ELR2B2 the only academic requirement for EAE?
- For O-Level students, yes — ELR2B2 of 26 or better (28 for Nursing) is the academic gate. But EAE also evaluates aptitude through interviews, portfolio reviews, and aptitude tests. A strong ELR2B2 does not guarantee an offer, and a borderline score can still succeed if you demonstrate exceptional aptitude.
- Do I need Mother Tongue Language (MTL) results for EAE?
- MTL is already factored into the ELR2B2 formula. ELR2B2 = English + best 2 relevant subjects + best B3 (third relevant) + best 2 other subjects. If MTL is not one of your best subjects, it may not feature directly. However, some courses (e.g. Diploma in Chinese Media & Communication at NP) have MTL-specific preferences — check each course page.
- How are CCA and Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) bonus points calculated?
- ELR2B2 is a NET score after subtracting applicable bonuses. For PSLE graduates from SAP schools, there may be bilingualism bonuses at specific courses. CCA bonus points under JPSAE (Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise) are separate from EAE — JPSAE is administered by SSC and targets students with distinguished CCA records. EAE evaluates aptitude directly via interview and portfolio.
- Does my school's school-specific entry requirement (SER) affect EAE?
- Yes. Each polytechnic and course can set a Minimum Entry Requirement (MER) above the baseline ELR2B2 ≤ 26. Popular courses like Diploma in Mass Communication at NP or Diploma in Nursing at NYP may have lower COPs in practice. Always check the EAE central portal (eae.polytechnic.edu.sg) for course-specific requirements before applying.
- What if my ELR2B2 is exactly 26?
- A net ELR2B2 of 26 meets the standard EAE eligibility threshold. You are eligible to apply. However, courses with high demand may require scores well below 26. For Nursing, the threshold is 28 or better, so a score of 26 would still qualify.
- What is a "net" ELR2B2 and how does it differ from raw ELR2B2?
- Raw ELR2B2 is the sum of your English + best 2 relevant + best B3 + best 2 others from no more than 2 sittings. Net ELR2B2 applies any bonus deductions (e.g. PSLE bilingualism bonus at eligible SAP schools). The ELR2B2 calculator at /calculator/elr2b2 computes both; EAE uses the net figure.
- Can I retake O-Level subjects to improve my ELR2B2 for EAE?
- Yes. EAE allows results from no more than two sittings of O-Level examinations. If you retook one or more subjects in a second sitting, your net ELR2B2 can combine the best results from both sittings — but always verify the eligibility rules with your target polytechnic before applying.
- When should I calculate my ELR2B2 for EAE?
- You should estimate your ELR2B2 before the O-Level application window opens on 25 June 2026. Most Secondary 4 students do a preliminary estimate in Term 2 using their prelim results. The EAE calculator uses your projected grades — your actual O-Level results are verified only when the conditional offer converts to a firm one (requires meeting MERs after results release in January).
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A passing ELR2B2 opens the door. The 600-character write-up is what convinces the interviewer to offer you a seat. Our 5-part framework and three worked examples show you exactly how.
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