We know how it feels. Staring at your results slip, trying to add up points in your head, wondering if you made the cut for your dream course. You deserve clarity, not confusion. This calculator exists just for that moment.
A Level Rank Point Calculator
Enter your grades — your RP appears instantly
Free & Instant
H2 Subjects (Best 3 counted · 20 pts each)
H2 Subject 1
e.g. Chemistry, Maths, Economics
H2 Subject 2
e.g. Physics, Biology, History
H2 Subject 3
e.g. Geography, Literature, Computing
H1 Subjects (10 pts each · GP is compulsory)
General Paper (GP)
Compulsory H1 subject
H1 Contrasting Subject
Optional — included if better
Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
Mother Tongue (H1 MTL)
Chinese / Malay / Tamil
H3 Subject
Distinction = +2 pts · Merit = +1 pt
Project Work (PW)
Project Work
Must pass PW to get cert
Your A Level Rank Points
0/ 90
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04590
H2 Points
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Max 60
H1/GP Points
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Max 20
MTL Points
–
Counted once
Bonus (H3)
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Max +2
How You Compare to University Cut-Off Points
University
Course
~Min RP
Status
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Step by step
How to Use This RP Calculator
It takes less than a minute. No account. No download. Just you and your grades.
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Enter Your Grades
Select A, B, C, D, E, S or U for each H2 subject, GP, and H1 contrasting subject.
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Add MTL & Bonuses
Select your Mother Tongue grade and H3 result if applicable — every point matters.
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Calculate Instantly
Hit the button and see your total RP score, breakdown, and what it means.
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Check Uni Cut-Offs
See which NUS, NTU, SMU courses your RP qualifies for — right on the same page.
We Know A Levels Are Incredibly Hard. Your Worth Is Not a Number.
You studied through late nights, skipped social plans, stressed over mock exams, and poured everything into this. Whether your result is what you hoped for or not — you showed up. That matters.
This RP calculator is here to give you clarity so you can make the best plan forward, not to judge you. There are many paths to a great future — university is just one of them, and there are dozens of courses worth exploring.
Understanding the points system is the first step. Here's exactly how each grade converts to rank points.
H2 Subjects (max 20 pts each)
A
20 points
Excellent
B
17.5 points
Very Good
C
15 points
Good
D
12.5 points
Pass
E
10 points
Pass
S
5 points
Sub-pass
U
0 points
Ungraded
H1 Subjects & GP (max 10 pts each)
A
10 points
Excellent
B
8.75 points
Very Good
C
7.5 points
Good
D
6.25 points
Pass
E
5 points
Pass
S
2.5 points
Sub-pass
U
0 points
Ungraded
University Guide
Singapore University Cut-Off Points Guide
These are approximate minimum RPs based on recent years. Cut-offs change annually. Always check the official JAE booklet for the latest figures.
NUS
National University of Singapore
Medicine~87–90
Law~85–88
Computer Science~80–85
Business~78–83
Engineering~72–80
Arts & Social Sci~65–75
NTU
Nanyang Technological University
Medicine~86–90
Computer Science~80–85
Business~76–82
Engineering~70–80
Communication~72–78
Accountancy~72–78
SMU
Singapore Management University
Law~84–88
Computing & Law~82–86
Business~75–82
Economics~74–80
Accountancy~72–78
Social Sciences~68–74
Other
SUTD · SIT · SUSS
SUTD – Design/Eng~72–80
SIT – Engineering~55–72
SIT – Health Sciences~60–75
SUSS – Social Work~55–65
SUSS – Business~55–68
Complete Guide
Everything About A Level Rank Points
Answers to every question you have about the RP system — in plain, simple English.
Rank Points (RP) are a numerical score calculated from your A Level results. They are used by Singapore universities during the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) to rank applicants for course admission. The higher your RP, the better your chances of getting into competitive courses. The maximum possible RP is 90.
Your RP is calculated from:
Best 3 H2 subjects (up to 20 points each = 60 pts max)
GP (General Paper) as H1 (up to 10 points)
1 H1 contrasting subject or best H2 counted as H1 (up to 10 points)
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) — best of H1 MTL or equivalent
H3 bonus — Distinction (+2), Merit (+1)
Project Work is not counted in RP but must be passed for your A Level certificate.
The maximum is 90 RP. This requires straight As across all 3 H2 subjects (60 pts), A for GP (10 pts), A for an H1 subject (10 pts), A for MTL (10 pts), and an H3 Distinction (+2 pts) — but the cap is 90. Very few students achieve this each year.
The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) opens every January after A Level results are released. You submit up to 12 course choices in order of preference. Courses are allocated based on your RP and course preferences — with your first choice given priority. Results are released about 2 weeks later. You must accept within the given window.
You have more options than you might think:
Apply to courses that match your RP — there are good options at NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT and SUSS at many RP levels
Consider a related course and transfer internally later
Look at private universities (e.g., SIM GE) with different admission criteria
Re-sit A Levels next year for an improved result
Explore diploma top-up routes via polytechnics
Many successful people in Singapore took alternate routes. Your RP is one data point, not your destiny.
Yes — but only positively. Your MTL grade is used in your RP calculation if it helps you. It cannot bring your RP down. If your MTL grade is lower than what your H1 contrasting subject would give you, the calculation automatically uses the better option. So always enter your MTL grade in the calculator — you may be surprised.
A contrasting subject is one that is from a different subject group than your 3 H2 subjects. For example, if all your H2 subjects are Sciences, a Humanities H1 counts as your contrasting subject. This is included in your RP as an H1 (worth up to 10 points). If you don't have an H1 contrasting subject, your best H2 subject grade is halved and used instead.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — this calculator uses the official MOE/SEAB A Level rank point formula used by Singapore universities during JAE. The grade-to-point conversion follows the published system. Results should match official figures. Always cross-check with SEAB's JAE booklet for your application year.
Absolutely. Many students use this calculator to estimate their RP based on predicted grades, mock exam results, or teacher estimates. It's a great planning tool — enter different grade scenarios to understand what RP range you're aiming for.
IP students who sit for A Levels use the same RP calculation. This calculator works for all JC students who sit Singapore Cambridge A Level examinations, regardless of whether they went through the IP track or the standard O Level route.
Only your best 3 H2 subjects count toward your RP. If you took 4 H2 subjects, the calculator uses the best 3 automatically. Enter all 4 in any of the H2 slots and the system will pick the highest-scoring combination. Note: our calculator currently shows 3 H2 slots — enter your best 3 H2 grades for accurate results.