If you’re planning to enter a Junior College (JC) in 2026, knowing the cut-off points (COP) for each school is essential. The COP reflects the last student’s aggregate score admitted into a particular stream during the previous year’s Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).
Lower COP values mean higher competition — and getting into the top-tier JCs will require stellar O-Level results.
Below is the full list of JC cut-off points for 2025, including Science, Arts, and Commerce streams.
2025 Junior College Cut-Off Points
| No. | School | Science/IB | Arts | Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raffles Institution (JC) | 3 | 5 | – |
| 2 | Hwa Chong Institution (JC) | 4 | 5 | – |
| 3 | Anglo-Chinese (Independent) (JC) | 5 | – | – |
| 4 | Eunoia JC | 5 | 6 | – |
| 5 | Nanyang JC | 5 | 7 | – |
| 6 | St. Joseph’s Institution (JC) | 6 | – | – |
| 7 | Victoria JC | 6 | 8 | – |
| 8 | Dunman High (JC) | 7 | 8 | – |
| 9 | National JC | 7 | 8 | – |
| 10 | Temasek JC | 7 | 8 | – |
| 11 | Anglo-Chinese JC | 8 | 9 | – |
| 12 | River Valley High (JC) | 8 | 9 | – |
| 13 | St. Andrew’s JC | 9 | 10 | – |
| 14 | Anderson Serangoon JC | 10 | 11 | – |
| 15 | Catholic JC | 12 | 13 | – |
| 16 | Tampines Meridian JC | 12 | 13 | – |
| 17 | Jurong Pioneer JC | 14 | 15 | – |
| 18 | Millennia Institute | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| 19 | Yishun Innova JC | 18 | 19 | – |
Key Takeaways
- Top 3 JCs with the lowest Science/IB COP:
- Raffles Institution (3)
- Hwa Chong Institution (4)
- Anglo-Chinese (Independent) & Eunoia JC (5)
- Arts Stream tends to have slightly higher COP than Science in most JCs.
- Millennia Institute is the only institution here offering the Commerce stream, with a COP of 19.
- A lower COP means more competitive admission — for instance, a Science COP of 3 means you’ll need essentially perfect results to secure a spot.
Choosing the Right JC
When picking a JC, consider not just the cut-off point but also the school’s culture, location, CCAs, and academic strengths. While aiming for a prestigious JC is great, finding a school that fits your learning style and long-term goals is just as important.
Category: 2025