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Polytechnique Admission Requirements
What École Polytechnique usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA
- IELTS 7.0+
- Intakes: September; some January
- SOP & LOR support
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What do Indian students need to get into Polytechnique?
Polytechnique is highly competitive for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university, IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+, a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on polytechnique.edu.
Official sources: École Polytechnique — admissions (official website)
Polytechnique admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- highly competitive
- Academic score
- 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university
- English
- IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+
- GRE / GMAT
- Often recommended, sometimes required — check your program
- Profile
- Research, internships or strong projects; work experience for business programs
- Intakes
- September; some January
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught
- Visa
- VLS-TS long-stay student visa
- Apply at
- polytechnique.edu
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for Polytechnique?
Universities in France assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Polytechnique, expect backgrounds such as b.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths and b.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS and prerequisites like statistics and probability and linear algebra / calculus.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to Polytechnique step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare Polytechnique's programs — for example Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why Polytechnique and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: France's elite engineering school.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (polytechnique.edu), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the VLS-TS long-stay student visa.
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FAQs
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For a highly competitive university like Polytechnique, Indian students usually succeed with 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university. Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+. IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught are accepted depending on the program.
Often recommended, sometimes required — check your program. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are September; some January. Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
Backlogs hurt at highly competitive universities; explain them honestly and show strong later results.
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