JC cut-off points: every college

The full official list for the latest intake. Find your course, read the range — then scroll on for how to read it and turn it into a plan.

36 JC course cut-offs · 2026.

Junior CollegeAreaCourse / ProgrammeL1R5 cut-off (JAE)
Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeAng Mo KioArts7–10
Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeAng Mo KioScience3–9
Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeQueenstownArts4–9
Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeQueenstownScience2–7
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)QueenstownInternational Baccalaureate2–5
Catholic Junior CollegeNovenaArts5–12
Catholic Junior CollegeNovenaScience6–11
Dunman High SchoolKallangArts6–8
Dunman High SchoolKallangScience4–6
Eunoia Junior CollegeBishanArts2–6
Eunoia Junior CollegeBishanScience2–5
Hwa Chong InstitutionBukit TimahArts2–5
Hwa Chong InstitutionBukit TimahScience2–3
Jurong Pioneer Junior CollegeChoa Chu KangArts9–14
Jurong Pioneer Junior CollegeChoa Chu KangScience4–14
Millennia InstituteJurong WestArts10–20
Millennia InstituteJurong WestScience9–20
Nanyang Junior CollegeSerangoonArts2–7
Nanyang Junior CollegeSerangoonScience2–5
National Junior CollegeBukit TimahArts4–8
National Junior CollegeBukit TimahScience2–6
Raffles InstitutionBishanArts2–5
Raffles InstitutionBishanScience2–3
River Valley High SchoolJurong WestArts7–9
River Valley High SchoolJurong WestScience2–8
St. Andrew's Junior CollegePotong PasirArts5–10
St. Andrew's Junior CollegePotong PasirScience3–8
St. Joseph's InstitutionNovenaInternational Baccalaureate2–6
Tampines Meridian Junior CollegePasir RisArts7–12
Tampines Meridian Junior CollegePasir RisScience7–12
Temasek Junior CollegeBedokArts6–7
Temasek Junior CollegeBedokScience2–7
Victoria Junior CollegeMarine ParadeArts4–8
Victoria Junior CollegeMarine ParadeScience2–6
Yishun Innova Junior CollegeYishunArts5–20
Yishun Innova Junior CollegeYishunScience9–18

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Indicative L1R5 cut-off points for the 2026 JAE intake. A lower L1R5 is more competitive.

Every junior college sets an L1R5 cut-off point — the net O-Level aggregate of the last student admitted to each course through JAE. A lower L1R5 is more competitive (6 is perfect).

How to read the L1R5 table

  • Lower is better. Top JCs cut off in the single digits; most admit in the 6–20 band.
  • It is the last-admitted score. Aim a couple of points under the cut-off for safety.
  • Course matters as much as college. The same JC lists different L1R5 figures per programme.
  • Bonus points count. CCA and affiliation deductions can move you below the line.

What L1R5 means

L1R5 is your first language plus five relevant subjects, scored from the O-Level grades (A1 = 1 point up to F9), with bonus deductions applied. The net figure runs from 6 to around 30, and the cut-off shown is the aggregate of the last student admitted to that JC course.

Different courses weight different "R" subjects — a science-heavy programme rewards strong Maths and Science grades, while an arts course values humanities. Bonus points from CCA and affiliation can lower your net L1R5 by up to four.

How to use the cut-off to plan

Calculate your L1R5 from your prelim grades, compare it to your target JC course, and lift the relevant subjects that carry the most weight — each grade improvement lowers your net aggregate and widens your options.

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JC cut-off points — FAQ

What is a good L1R5 score for JC?
The lower the better — 6 is perfect. The most competitive JCs cut off in the single digits; most colleges admit across the 6–20 band. Compare against your specific target course.
Do I need to beat the L1R5 cut-off?
Yes, aim to beat it. The figure is the aggregate of the last student admitted, so target a couple of points lower to stay safe.
Which subjects count in L1R5?
Your first language (L1) plus five relevant subjects (R5), scored from O-Level grades with bonus-point deductions applied.
Can bonus points lower my L1R5?
Yes. Eligible CCA and affiliation bonuses can deduct up to four points from your net aggregate.

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