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IB Score to NUS/NTU/SMU Admission Checker 2026

Check your chances of entering Singapore universities (NUS, NTU, SMU) with your International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma score. Covers Medicine, Law, Computer Science, and Business.

IB Diploma Admission Checker

24 (Min Pass)3545 (Perfect)

HL Prerequisites Matter

A high total score is not enough. You must meet the Higher Level (HL) subject prerequisites. For example, Engineering requires HL Math (AA) and HL Physics or Chemistry.

Admission Chances

Unlikely

Your score is significantly below the historical cutoff for this specific course.

Estimated Course Cutoffs

Your IB Score39 / 45
Estimated 10th Percentile43
Estimated 90th Percentile45
Admissions Note:Interviews and SJT (Situational Judgement Test) are mandatory. 43 is the bare minimum to be shortlisted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For highly competitive courses like Computer Science or Law, an IB score of 41 to 43+ out of 45 is typically required. For highly coveted programs like Medicine and Dentistry, successful applicants almost always score 43, 44, or 45. For general Engineering, Sciences, or Arts courses, an IB score between 36 and 39 is often competitive. These cut-offs fluctuate depending on the specific cohort's performance each year.
No, local universities do not prefer one over the other. Both qualifications are rigorously benchmarked. Singapore produces many of the world's top IB scorers (especially from schools like ACS(I) and SJI), and the universities are very familiar with evaluating IB transcripts. Admission is purely based on merit and how your score compares against the applicant pool for that specific course.
Yes, extremely important. Beyond your total score out of 45, universities look closely at your subject combination. For Engineering and Computer Science, HL Mathematics (usually Analysis and Approaches) and HL Physics/Chemistry are often strict prerequisites. If you apply for a science degree without the required HL subjects, you may be rejected regardless of a high overall score.
If you take the November IB exams (typical for Singapore schools), your results are released in early January. You can apply during the standard application window (typically February to March) for admission in August of the same year. If you take the May exams (typical for international schools), you can apply with your forecast grades, but your final admission will depend on your actual July results.
Yes. SMU Law is highly competitive and typically requires an IB score of 40–42+, along with a strong performance in a written test and interview. SMU Business Management is slightly more accessible, often requiring a score of 37–39+. SMU places a strong emphasis on your interview performance, so a high IB score guarantees an interview, but not necessarily a spot.