2026 Eligibility Guide

Oral Exams

2026 Oral Exam Schedule

Eligible candidates are divided among several panels of examiners and several exam sessions, with each session corresponding to one week of oral exams.

MP, PC, PSI

For the MP, PC, and PSI tracks, the dates for the four exam sessions in 2026 are as follows:

1st session: Monday, June 22 through Sunday, June 28, 2026
2nd session: Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 5, 2026
3rd series: Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12, 2026
4th series: Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 18, 2026

MPI

For the MPI track, the dates for the three sessions in 2026 are as follows:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd sessions: Monday, June 22 through Saturday, July 11, 2026

The exam sessions and locations for the oral exams are assigned only to eligible candidates and will be available on the official website of the Concours Commun Mines-Ponts (CCMP).

No individual notification is sent to each candidate for the admission exams. The dates, times, and locations will be available on the website:

https://concoursminesponts.fr/

Admission Results

The ranking lists and oral exam scores for all tracks, determined following the jury’s deliberations, will be published on the CCMP website and can be viewed using your personal login credentials:

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Applicants should refer to Regulation 2026 of the CCMP for details on the format and nature of the oral admission exams, which are held at CCMP schools in the Paris region.

Mines-Ponts Joint Admissions Website

Oral Exams at Mines Paris – PSL

60 Boulevard Saint Michel, 75006 PARIS

Mines Paris – PSL is holding oral exams for applicants in four subjects: Mathematics, Physics, French, and English. Three teams of examiners will be on campus to conduct these interviews. In addition, Mines Paris – PSL welcomes all students for the Industrial Sciences lab.

Replay of our graduates’ live session: “How to Prepare for Your Oral Exams”

On the agenda:

How to ace your oral exams?
Tips for ranking schools on SCEI
Career opportunities after Mines Paris – PSL
Open-ended questions

Live replay

Practical Information

Getting to the School

The École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris – PSL is located at 60 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris.

It is accessible by public transportation:

RER B – Luxembourg station
Metro Line 4 – Odéon station

Luggage Storage

A secure storage area will be provided:

on the School’s premises,
as well as at the MEUH residence,
so that candidates can store their luggage with peace of mind.

Dining

Several dining options are available:

Lunch

The cafeteria, located on campus, offers state-subsidized meals provided by the CROUS at affordable prices.
The Crous de Port-Royal university dining hall is about a ten-minute walk away (39 avenue Georges Bernanos, 75005 Paris; open to all students Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM).

In the evening

Numerous dining options are located on Place de la Contrescarpe, right next to the MEUH residence.
The MEUH rooms are also equipped with stovetops, a microwave, and an oven, allowing you to prepare meals on-site.

Contacts and Support

For any questions regarding the welcome, organization, or conduct of the oral exams, candidates may contact the admissions team via the dedicated Instagram account.

These students are on hand to assist eligible candidates throughout their visit.

Accommodations for eligible candidates during exams

At the Maison des Mines et des Ponts

At Mines Paris – PSL, all first-year engineering students are eligible for a room at the Maison des Mines et des Ponts (colloquially known as La Meuh), which fosters a strong sense of community within the class and makes it easier to get involved in student life.

During entrance exams, subject to availability, the Maison des Mines accommodates preparatory students who can demonstrate a need for a room, in order to make their stay easier during this period.

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Availability

The Maison des Mines et des Ponts welcomes eligible candidates throughout the oral exam period, from June 21 to July 19, 2026.

Stays are arranged in one-week sessions, from Sunday to Sunday. Approximately 50 rooms are available each week, subject to availability.

Rates

Accommodation is available at a rate of €245 for a 7-night stay, from Sunday to Sunday.

Reservations for stays shorter than one week are not accepted.

For any inquiries, please contact the administration: Request Information

L’Abatage

The Student Brochure

L’Abatage is a brochure created by students that shares everything you need to know about student life at Mines Paris – PSL.

L’Abatage (or “abattage” since 1935) is actually the name of a mining technique that involves extracting rock from the wall. A fitting name for Mines’ flagship brochure!

Lire l’Abatage 2026

Student Testimonials

Faustine and Alison with Campus Channel

In this 2025 interview, Civil Engineering students Faustine Lafitte (first-year) and Alison Profit (third-year) share their experiences at Mines Paris – PSL. Joined by Matthieu Mazière, Director of Academic Affairs, they answer questions from journalist Guillaume Puchercos about the School, student life, admissions, the curriculum, and career opportunities.

The Civil Engineering Program

Designed to keep pace with the times

The Civil Engineering program at Mines Paris – PSL is built on a foundation of scientific and educational excellence, designed to train engineers capable of thriving in complex and rapidly changing environments.

Beyond its academic structure, the program is committed to continuous improvement. Its curriculum and teaching methods are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain aligned with scientific, technological, and societal developments, as well as with the expectations of students and the socio-economic world.

This approach is supported by periods of collective reflection involving students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The quality of an engineering program depends as much on the strength of its fundamentals as on its ability to evolve over time. That is why, in 2026, a dedicated hackathon brought these perspectives together and identified avenues for curriculum development, which will inform the program’s gradual adjustments beginning in 2027.

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Discover Campus Life

Immerse yourself in campus life at Mines Paris – PSL, where learning extends far beyond the classroom. From dynamic clubs and dedicated student organizations to festive events and collaborative projects, our campuses are places for exchange, initiative, and discovery.

Here, every student finds an environment conducive to personal growth, developing their talents, and enjoying a rich and stimulating social experience.