ENP recruits its new students after the baccalaureate to join the two-year integrated preparatory cycle in science and technology (CPST). Placement is handled through the national orientation platform for new graduates (MESRS).
Admission requirements
- Hold the baccalaureate.
- Scientific baccalaureate: Mathematics, Experimental Sciences or Mathematical Techniques.
- Meet the average-grade and ranking conditions set each year for access to the grandes écoles.
- Select the National Polytechnic School during the online orientation.
Application steps
- 01Obtain the scientific baccalaureate.
- 02Create an account and register on the national orientation platform for new graduates.
- 03Submit your choices, including the National Polytechnic School.
- 04Check the orientation results and confirm your placement.
- 05Complete the administrative enrolment at ENP.
Deadlines
The enrolment and orientation calendar for new graduates is set each summer by MESRS. The dates below are indicative and to be confirmed.
- 15 August 2026 → 15 September 2026
File submission — International applicants
- 5 September 2026 → 10 September 2026
National Competitive Exam — sittings
Frequently asked questions
- Which baccalaureate streams allow entry to ENP?
- Access mainly concerns scientific baccalaureates (Mathematics, Experimental Sciences, Mathematical Techniques). The exact conditions are specified each year.
- How long is the preparatory cycle?
- The integrated preparatory cycle (CPST) lasts two years, before entry to the engineering cycle through the National Competitive Exam.
- Do I enrol directly with the School?
- Placement goes through the national MESRS orientation platform; administrative enrolment is then finalised at ENP.
Information provided for guidance only, to be confirmed with the ENP registrar.