Pre-enlistees may be deferred from full-time National Service (NS) to pursue full-time pre-university studies (such as GCE 'O', 'N' or 'A' Level, polytechnic diploma, Higher NITEC, or NITEC) at a government-funded institution or selected courses at a privately-funded institution. If you have already attained the above qualifications locally or overseas, you will not be granted deferment to pursue another equivalent or below qualification. Deferment will not be granted for degree courses, even if you have already begun the course. For more information, please visit the CMPB website.