Access to the engineering cycle, leading to the State Engineering Degree, is through the National Competitive Exam shared by the grandes écoles, at the end of the two preparatory years. The exam ranks candidates for placement across schools and specialities.
Admission requirements
- Have completed the two years of the preparatory cycle (preparatory classes or integrated preparatory cycle).
- Be authorised to sit the National Competitive Exam shared by the grandes écoles.
- Meet the schooling and progression conditions set by the regulations.
Application steps
- 01Successfully complete the preparatory cycle.
- 02Register for the National Competitive Exam shared by the grandes écoles.
- 03Sit the exam.
- 04Check the ranking and express your choices of schools and specialities.
- 05Join ENP’s engineering cycle according to placement.
Deadlines
The exam dates and choice-submission periods are set each year. The deadlines below are indicative.
- 15 August 2026 → 15 September 2026
File submission — International applicants
- 5 September 2026 → 10 September 2026
National Competitive Exam — sittings
Frequently asked questions
- What is ENP’s engineering cycle?
- Three years of specialisation in one of the School’s departments, concluded by a graduation project and the State Engineering Degree.
- Is the exam specific to ENP?
- No: it is a national exam shared by the grandes écoles; the ranking determines placement across schools and specialities.
- Can I choose my speciality?
- Speciality choices are expressed after the exam; placement depends on ranking and available seats.
Information provided for guidance only, to be confirmed with the ENP registrar.