Singapore University Subject Prerequisites (2026): A-Level Subject Planning Checklist (NUS/NTU/SMU/SUTD/SIT/SUSS)

Q: How do I choose JC subjects without accidentally closing university options?
A: Treat this as a planning + verification problem. Pick a “default plan” (based on the type of degree you’re aiming for), then verify subject prerequisites on each university’s official admissions pages before you lock in your JC subject combination.

TL;DR Singapore university prerequisites are not “one rule for everyone”. They vary by university and programme.
Your safest move is to decide what you’re optimising for (STEM-flexible? humanities? health? design?), then keep the key prerequisite subjects in play and verify the rest from official sources.
Use this guide as a source-first checklist - not as a substitute for reading the official admissions pages.

Status: Last reviewed 2026-01-23. Requirements can change across cohorts, programmes, and admissions cycles, so always double-check the official pages linked below.

Fast links (pick your next step)

• If you’re still deciding JC combinations first: https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/jc-subject-combination-guide-singapore
• If you’re choosing subjects earlier in IP/secondary: https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/Integrated-Programme-subject-combination-and-promotion-criteria
• If you’re planning around the new A-Level UAS (70-point): [https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/70RP-vs-90RP-What-the-New-A-Level-University-Admission-Score-Means-for-IP-Students-Description](https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/70RP-vs-90RP-What-the-New-A-Level-University-Admission-Score-Means-for-IP-Students-Description)
• If you’re trying to interpret IGP properly (without misreading it): [https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/IGP-Singapore-Universities-How-to-Interpret-2026](https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/IGP-Singapore-Universities-How-to-Interpret-2026)

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)