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Republic Polytechnic

National Service (NS) Men Enrolment Matters

A step-by-step guide for NS-liable applicants and NS men on what to do before enlistment and when enrolling at RP.

Last updated 9 March 2026

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Before National Service 

NS Deferment

If you are a pre-enlistee, you may be granted deferment from full-time National Service (NS) to pursue full-time studies for higher academic qualifications, up to GCE A-Level, a polytechnic diploma, or an equivalent pre-university qualification. 

For more information on the NS deferment criteria, please visit the CMPB website.

Currently Serving National Service

NS Disruption

To enrol in the current academic year, you’ll need to receive official approval from MINDEF or your military unit for your disruption request. If your disruption request is not approved, you’ll start your studies after completing your NS.

For full terms and conditions, check MINDEF’s Disruption for Further Studies page.

Reservation of Placement in RP

To secure your place at RP, you must complete the compulsory enrolment steps in the online enrolment system by the given deadline.

  • Step 1: Accept course and agree to the enrolment conditions

  • Step 2: Provide your personal particulars and submit declaration

  • Step 4: Upload the documentary evidence of your enlistment (e.g. enlistment letter or screenshot of NS portal)

Note: Completion of Step 3 is not required in the enrolment portal for students intending to reserve a course.

If you're not starting your studies in the current academic year, you do not need to submit or upload your enrolment and financial forms.

Once you've completed the necessary steps, you’ll receive an email confirming your placement reservation in RP.

If there are any changes to the course you've been offered and reserved, such as renaming or discontinuation, we will notify you accordingly.

A new enrolment email will be sent to you in the academic year when you're ready to begin your studies at RP.

Exempted from National Service

If you have been granted an exemption from NS, please upload a scanned copy of your exemption letter from CMPB or your military unit via the Online Enrolment System.