The Concours Commun Mines-Ponts is the main admission route to the Ingénieur Civil des Mines (ICM) program.
It is intended for students in scientific preparatory classes (CPGE) wishing to join one of France’s most prestigious engineering schools.
Partner Schools for the Examination
The examination is jointly organized by ten leading engineering schools:
Mines Paris – PSL, Mines Nancy, Mines Saint-Étienne, Télécom Paris, IMT Atlantique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Ponts ParisTech, ISAE-Supaéro, and Chimie ParisTech.
Eligible Tracks
This examination is for students enrolled in the second year of scientific preparatory classes (CPGE) in the following tracks:
Application Procedures
- Registration opens: early December
- Closing date: mid-January
- Procedure: online registration on the official examination website
- Tests: common written exams + oral admission exams depending on the track
- Places offered at Mines Saint-Étienne: 155 places per year
Important: the information mentioned on this page is for indicative purposes only.
The official terms, schedules, and registration conditions on the Concours Commun Mines-Ponts website are authoritative.
Summary Schedule
| Step | Indicative Period | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Opens | Early December | Online Application |
| Registration Closes | Mid-January | Application Deadline |
| Written Examinations | April | Common Examination |
| Oral Admission Examinations | June | Depending on the track |
| Admission Results | July | Publication on the Official Portal |
The Concours Commun Mines-Ponts represents the path to excellence for the ICM program.
It allows CPGE students to join a recognized general engineering program, combining scientific rigor, international outlook, and societal commitment.