Question 1

What GPA scale do Singapore polytechnics use?

Accepted Answer

All five Singapore polytechnics (NP, SP, TP, NYP, RP) use a 4.0 GPA scale. The highest grade (A or Distinction) earns 4.0 grade points, B+ earns 3.5, B earns 3.0, C+ earns 2.5, C earns 2.0, D+ earns 1.5 (where applicable), and D earns 1.0. F is 0.

Question 2

What is Diploma with Merit at a Singapore polytechnic?

Accepted Answer

Diploma with Merit is awarded to graduating students who achieve a high CGPA and are within the top 10% of their cohort. The CGPA threshold varies: NP, TP, NYP, and RP require ≥3.5, while SP requires ≥3.0. Note that meeting the GPA threshold alone is not sufficient — you must also be in the top 10% of graduates in your course.

Question 3

How is GPA calculated at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)?

Accepted Answer

NP uses a 4.0 scale: A (Distinction) = 4.0, B+ = 3.5, B = 3.0, C+ = 2.5, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0. GPA is calculated as the weighted average of (grade points × credit units) divided by total credit units. Diploma with Merit requires a CGPA of at least 3.5.

Question 4

How is GPA calculated at Temasek Polytechnic (TP)?

Accepted Answer

Temasek Polytechnic uses a 4.0 scale: A = 4.0, B+ = 3.5, B = 3.0, C+ = 2.5, C = 2.0, D+ = 1.5, D = 1.0, F = 0. CGPA is weighted by credit units. Diploma with Merit requires CGPA ≥3.5 and placement within the top 10% of the graduating cohort.

Question 5

What is the GPA system at ITE Singapore?

Accepted Answer

ITE (Institute of Technical Education) uses a 4.0 GPA scale for Higher Nitec and Nitec courses. Grades range from A (4.0) to F (0). Students with a GPA of 3.5 or above may be awarded Higher Nitec/Nitec with Distinction, while GPA ≥3.0 qualifies for Merit. ITE graduates with strong results are eligible for progression to polytechnic diploma programmes.

Question 6

Does NYP (Nanyang Polytechnic) have any special GPA rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NYP requires students to maintain at least 75% attendance for each module. If attendance falls below 75%, the module grade is capped at D (1.0 grade points), regardless of the actual exam result. This attendance rule can significantly affect your CGPA.

Polytechnic	GPA Scale	Merit CGPA	Top % Required
Ngee Ann Poly (NP)	4.0	≥3.50	Top 10%
Singapore Poly (SP)	4.0	≥3.00	Top 10%
Temasek Poly (TP)	4.0	≥3.50	Top 10%
Nanyang Poly (NYP)	4.0	≥3.50	Top cohort
Republic Poly (RP)	4.0	≥3.50	Top cohort
ITE Higher Nitec	4.0	≥3.50 (Distinction)	—

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