diff --git a/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py b/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
index 561d389..5fc8d11 100644
--- a/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
+++ b/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
@@ -184,6 +184,10 @@ def PlacementApplicationConditions(student, placement):
             if int(i.placement.tier) < int(placement.tier):
                 return False, "Can't apply for this tier"
 
+        for i in PPO:
+            if int(i.placement.tier) < int(placement.tier):
+                return False, "Can't apply for this tier"
+
         if student.degree != 'bTech' and not placement.rs_eligible:
             raise PermissionError("Can't apply for this placement")