2026 Direct School Admission Exercise (DSA)

The DSA-JC exercise aims to promote holistic education by giving participating JCs the flexibility in selecting secondary school students for admission to JC1 based on their achievements and talents, while upholding key principles of transparency, fairness and meritocracy. It provides students with the opportunities to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to JCs.

Be part of the Tampines Meridian Experience! You could be an exceptional sportsperson who has represented the State or participated in competitions at the national level, or you could be a performer with laudable talent, performance experience and competition achievements. Come and join us if you treasure enriching learning experiences, look forward to a well-rounded college life, and aspire to grow and contribute to the College.

The 2026 DSA-JC exercise at TMJC is open to students who wish to seek direct admission into JC1 in 2027. Graduating students from Singapore secondary schools can apply for DSA into TMJC during the application period.

DSA Talent Areas

The following talent areas are open for DSA applications in TMJC.

DSA Selection Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated and selected according to the following criteria:

• Performance at trials / auditions / interviews

• Acceptable academic results

• Good conduct

• Track record in the chosen DSA Talent Area such as Sports/Performing Arts/ Leaderships/Academics

• Achievements/Awards in National/Regional/International Competitions

• Representation at Zonal/National competitions, National or Club level

• Relevant experience in the DSA Talent Area

• Relevant leadership skills / initiate projects to make a positive difference to the school community or beyond.

Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in applying to Tampines Meridian Junior College through the DSA-JC exercise, you are required to complete the following:

1) All applications must be submitted online using the stipulated  DSA application form.

2) A personal statement (not more than 500 words) is required for the applicants to state the reasons for applying to TMJC via DSA in the online application form.

3) Upload the following supporting documents to the DSA Online Application Portal.

• CCA records

• VIA records

• Academic result slips showing results of Weighted Assessment, Year End Examination, Form Teachers’ comments and conduct grades for Sec 3, Sec 4, Sec 5 (if applicable).

• Any other relevant supporting documents (eg: CCA achievement/scholarships)

Incomplete applications (e.g. without a complete set of supporting documents, or insufficient information provided on the online application form) will not be accepted or considered.

JC DSA Application Timeline

The online TMJC DSA application form will open on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m.

Deadline for submission of online DSA application:

Phase 1: 12 Jul 2026*

Phase 2: 12 Aug 2026*

* Applicants are advised to submit their applications early and by the deadline for Phase 1 or Phase 2 as shown above, for the application to be duly considered.

Applicants not being offered a place in Phase 1 need not re-submit an application for Phase 2 as the application will be considered for both phases.

All shortlisted applicants who have participated in the Phase 1 or Phase 2 selection will be informed of the outcome as shown:

Phase 1 - between 28 Jul and 11 Aug 2026

Phase 2 – between 24 Aug and 7 Sep 2026

Date for Trials/Auditions

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for DSA trials or auditions by 28 Aug 2026.

General inquiries regarding DSA can be made via email to Mrs Rosalind Lim, at loh_wee_chin_rosalind@schools.gov.sg.

You may click on the link to submit the DSA Online Application for admission to TMJC.

Important Note
Students who have been successfully allocated a school via DSA-JC are not allowed to participate in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE). They will also not be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the GCE O-Level examination results. They are expected to honour their commitment to the DSA-JC schools and to participate in activities related to the talent selected in, for the duration of the programme admitted to. Students who do not fulfil their DSA commitment without valid reason may be required to transfer out to another school.