{"id":250928,"date":"2026-08-28T12:47:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T07:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/?post_type=gsi_study_guides&#038;p=250928"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:28:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:58:45","slug":"entry-requirements-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_guides","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/entry-requirements-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Entry Requirements for Indian Students 2027: Marks, Tests and Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entry requirements to study in Singapore for Indian students depend on your board, course and institution. At NUS, CBSE and ISC students don&#8217;t need the SAT or an English test, while state board students need SAT, ACT or AP scores, and competitive programmes usually expect 90% or more in Class 12. Private institutions such as James Cook, Curtin and SIM have more flexible entry and several intakes a year.<\/p>\n<p>[gsi_article_highlighted_box]<br \/>\n<strong>Singapore Entry Requirements at a Glance (2027 Entry)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Board<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Typical marks for competitive courses<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">SAT, ACT or AP<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">English test (NUS)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">CBSE or ISC<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">90%+ (95%+ for NUS computing and engineering)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Not required at NUS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Not required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">State boards<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">90%+ plus a strong test score<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Required at NUS; required at NTU<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Not required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">IB Diploma<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Around 36 to 42 points<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Not required<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Usually not required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">Private institutions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Varies; foundation and diploma routes available<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Not required<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/gsi_article_highlighted_box]<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/free-consultation\/\">Check Your Singapore Eligibility Today<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What Are the General Entry Requirements to Study in Singapore?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic qualification:<\/strong> Class 12 for a bachelor&#8217;s, a bachelor&#8217;s degree for a master&#8217;s, and usually a master&#8217;s for a PhD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subject prerequisites:<\/strong> For example, Mathematics and Physics for engineering, and strong Mathematics for computing<\/li>\n<li><strong>English proficiency:<\/strong> Through your board results, a medium of instruction letter or a test such as IELTS, depending on the institution<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting documents:<\/strong> Transcripts, passport, and for many courses a statement of purpose, references, essays or interviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Singapore has two very different types of institution. The autonomous universities, such as NUS and SMU, are highly selective and mostly admit once a year. Private institutions offer more flexible entry, but their students generally can&#8217;t work part-time or get the MOE Tuition Grant, which is worth weighing up before you decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/why-study-in-singapore-for-indian-students\/\">study in Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Do Indian Students Need for a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree at NUS or SMU?<\/h2>\n<p>Your board decides which tests you need, and your marks and subjects decide how competitive you are.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBSE and ISC:<\/strong> NUS lists Indian Standard 12 from CBSE and ISC as a recognised qualification, with no SAT, ACT or English test needed. Around 90% is competitive, and NUS computing and engineering usually need 95% or more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State boards:<\/strong> NUS asks state board applicants for SAT, ACT or AP scores, and NTU also expects the SAT. A score of around 1400 or more is competitive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IB Diploma:<\/strong> Around 36 to 42 points, depending on the course.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subject prerequisites:<\/strong> Engineering usually needs Mathematics and Physics, computing needs strong Mathematics, and science courses may need Chemistry or Biology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/nus-singapore\/\">NUS<\/a> applications usually open in December and close in February for August entry, so CBSE and ISC students apply with predicted or Class 11 results and upload final marks in May. <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/singapore-management\/\">SMU<\/a> takes a more holistic approach, with essays and interviews alongside your marks.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-left: 4px solid #D85A30; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 24px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #d85a30; margin: 0 0 8px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Expert View<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">\u201c<em>State board students are most often caught out by the SAT requirement at NUS and NTU, and it can&#8217;t be fixed in February. If you&#8217;re on a state board and aiming for an autonomous university, sit the SAT during Class 12 so your score is ready when applications open in December.<\/em>\u201d &#8211; <strong>Rahul Chauhan, Counsellor, StudyIn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Are the Entry Requirements at Private Institutions in Singapore?<\/h2>\n<p>Private institutions are often a more accessible route for Indian students, with no SAT, several intakes a year, and foundation or diploma pathways if your marks fall short of direct entry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/james-cook-university-singapore\/\">James Cook University Singapore<\/a>:<\/strong> Australian degrees with trimester intakes and foundation options<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/curtin-university-singapore\/\">Curtin University Singapore<\/a>:<\/strong> Australian degrees in business, IT and communications, with diploma entry routes<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/singapore-institute-management\/\">SIM<\/a>:<\/strong> Degrees from UK, Australian and US partner universities, each with its own entry criteria<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/colleges\/psb-academy\/\">PSB Academy<\/a>:<\/strong> Partner university degrees with diploma-to-degree progression<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/universities\/sp-jain-school-of-global-management-singapore\/\">SP Jain School of Global Management<\/a>:<\/strong> Business programmes with their own admission tests and interviews<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/institutes\/colleges\/raffles-college-of-higher-education\/\">Raffles College of Higher Education<\/a>:<\/strong> Design and creative courses, often with a portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most ask for IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent for degree entry, or accept English-medium schooling. Requirements vary by partner university and course, so compare specific <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/course-search\/\">courses in Singapore<\/a> before you apply.<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/free-consultation\/\">Get Your Singapore University Shortlist<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What Are the Entry Requirements for a Master&#8217;s in Singapore?<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need a recognised bachelor&#8217;s degree in a related subject with strong grades, plus English proficiency, a statement of purpose and references. MBAs and some management programmes also expect work experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Test<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">When it may be needed<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">What to aim for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">GRE<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Some STEM, data science and research master&#8217;s<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">A strong quantitative score<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">GMAT<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">MBAs and some business and finance programmes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Varies by school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">IELTS, TOEFL or PTE<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">If your degree wasn&#8217;t taught in English, or where the programme requires it<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Usually IELTS 6.5 overall, often with no band below 6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most international master&#8217;s students pay full fees, as the MOE Tuition Grant mainly supports undergraduates, so check the <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/cost-of-studying-in-singapore-indian-students\/\">cost of studying in Singapore<\/a> and available <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/singapore-scholarships-for-indian-students\/\">scholarships in Singapore for Indian students<\/a> early.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Entry Requirements for a PhD in Singapore?<\/h2>\n<p>PhD admission usually requires a relevant master&#8217;s degree, though exceptional bachelor&#8217;s graduates may be considered. Expect to provide a research proposal aligned with the department&#8217;s strengths, academic references and English proficiency, and many programmes require a supervisor&#8217;s support before you apply.<\/p>\n<h2>What English Language Scores Do Singapore Universities Accept?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Test<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Undergraduate<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 600;\">Postgraduate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">IELTS Academic<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">6.0 to 6.5 overall where required<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">6.5 overall, often with no band below 6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">TOEFL iBT<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Accepted by most institutions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Accepted by most institutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; font-weight: 500; color: #1e272e;\">PTE Academic<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Accepted by many institutions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #dcdde1; color: #2f3640;\">Accepted by many institutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>NUS doesn&#8217;t ask Indian Standard 12 applicants for a separate English test, and many institutions waive it if you studied in English. If you do need a score, structured <a href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/language-prep\/\">IELTS and TOEFL preparation<\/a> can help you reach it before your application deadline.<\/p>\n<h2>What Documents Do Indian Students Need to Apply?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Class 10 and 12 marksheets, plus degree transcripts for postgraduate study<\/li>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>SAT, ACT or AP scores, if you&#8217;re from a state board applying to NUS or NTU<\/li>\n<li>English test results, where required<\/li>\n<li>Statement of purpose, essays or interview, depending on the institution<\/li>\n<li>References, for postgraduate and some undergraduate programmes<\/li>\n<li>CV, for postgraduate applicants<\/li>\n<li>Portfolio, for design and creative courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you accept an offer, your institution registers you with the Immigration &amp; Checkpoints Authority so you can apply for your Student&#8217;s Pass.<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_secondary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/study-guides\/singapore-student-visa-for-indian-students\/\">In-depth: Singapore Student Visa Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Plan Your Singapore Application With StudyIn<\/h2>\n<p>Meeting Singapore&#8217;s entry requirements comes down to matching your board, subjects and test scores to the right institution, and a CBSE profile and a state board profile can need quite different preparation.<\/p>\n<p>StudyIn, formerly SI-UK, has over 20 years of experience across multiple study destinations. Our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist autonomous and private institutions, help you plan tests and deadlines, review your statement of purpose and support your Student&#8217;s Pass application.<\/p>\n<div class=\"margin_top margin_bottom\"><a class=\"gsi_cus_primary_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/study-in-singapore\/free-consultation\/\">Book Your Free Singapore Counselling Session<\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>What percentage is required in Class 12 to study in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<p>For competitive courses at NUS or SMU, around 90% or more is realistic, and NUS computing and engineering usually need 95%. Private institutions accept a wider range of marks and offer foundation routes.<\/p>\n<h3>Do CBSE students need the SAT for NUS?<\/h3>\n<p>No. NUS doesn&#8217;t require SAT, ACT or AP scores from CBSE or ISC applicants. State board applicants do need to submit them.<\/p>\n<h3>Do state board students need the SAT for Singapore?<\/h3>\n<p>For NUS and NTU, yes. State board applicants should submit SAT, ACT or AP scores, with around 1400 or more on the SAT being competitive. Private institutions don&#8217;t require the SAT.<\/p>\n<h3>Is IELTS required to study in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<p>Not always. NUS doesn&#8217;t ask Indian Standard 12 applicants for an English test, and many institutions waive it for English-medium students. Private institutions commonly ask for IELTS 6.0, and postgraduate courses often ask for 6.5.<\/p>\n<h3>Is GRE or GMAT compulsory for a master&#8217;s in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<p>No. GRE and GMAT depend on the programme, and are most common for STEM, research and MBA courses.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I study in Singapore with lower Class 12 marks?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Private institutions such as James Cook University Singapore, Curtin Singapore, SIM and PSB Academy offer degree, diploma and foundation routes with more flexible entry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"study-guide-destinations":[1948],"study-guide-categories":[1937],"class_list":["post-250928","gsi_study_guides","type-gsi_study_guides","status-publish","hentry","study-guide-destinations-study-in-singapore","study-guide-categories-study-in-singapore"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/gsi_study_guides\/250928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/gsi_study_guides"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/gsi_study_guides"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=250928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"study-guide-destinations","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/study-guide-destinations?post=250928"},{"taxonomy":"study-guide-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gostudyin.com\/india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/study-guide-categories?post=250928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}