ENCG & TAFEM 2026 Entrance Exam: Preparation Guide, Sections & MCQs

What Are ENCG and TAFEM?

ENCG stands for Ecole Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion (National School of Commerce and Management). There are eleven of these schools spread across Morocco, from Tangier to Dakhla. They are among the most sought-after post-baccalaureate programs for students pursuing management, finance, marketing and international trade.

How do you get in? No traditional exam with complex math or physics. The filter is the TAFEM: Test d'Admissibilite a la Formation en Management. It is a standardized multiple-choice test that measures your intellectual aptitudes, French language proficiency, quantitative reasoning and general knowledge.

Unlike the medical entrance exam or the ENSA/ENSAM exams, TAFEM is not based on the baccalaureate curriculum. You won't be reviewing biology notes or organic chemistry. Here, it's your mental agility that counts. And that can absolutely be trained.

Morocco's 11 ENCG schools are located in: Agadir, Casablanca, El Jadida, Fez, Kenitra, Marrakech, Oujda, Settat, Tangier, Beni Mellal and Dakhla. Each school offers a limited number of spots, and competition is fierce. For a complete overview of Morocco's post-bac entrance exams, check our complete 2026 exam walkthrough.

Preselection by Baccalaureate Average

Before you even sit for TAFEM, there's a first filter: preselection. It's based purely on your baccalaureate overall average. No complicated dossier, no motivation letter. It's purely numerical.

The threshold varies from year to year and from one ENCG to another. Generally, you need at least a 12/20 average on the bac to be invited. Some highly competitive ENCG schools, like Casablanca, may require 13/20 or higher. But keep in mind: preselection doesn't guarantee anything. It simply gives you the right to take the TAFEM.

Which Baccalaureate Tracks Are Accepted?

TAFEM is open to all baccalaureate tracks: Sciences Math, Experimental Sciences, Economics, Humanities and even technical tracks. It's one of the few truly cross-disciplinary entrance exams. Whether you have a science or literature background, you have a real shot.

Also remember that preselection is merit-based. If 10,000 candidates apply and an ENCG retains only 3,000 for the test, only the top 3,000 files will be invited. Your bac average is your first competitive advantage.

The 4 TAFEM Sections

TAFEM is divided into 4 distinct blocks. Each block tests a different skill, and time is tight. Here's the breakdown:

Logic Section: The Core of the Test

This is often the section that makes or breaks your score. You'll face number sequences, visual patterns and deduction problems. The goal isn't to know a formula by heart, but to spot a pattern quickly. Your brain needs to work like a search engine: identify, test, validate.

A classic example: "2, 6, 18, 54, ?" The answer is 162 (each number is multiplied by 3). Simple when you have the reflex, stressful when the clock is ticking.

Verbal / French Section

This section tests your command of the French language. You don't need to be Moliere, but you need solid vocabulary and good reading comprehension. Questions typically involve short texts with comprehension questions, synonym/antonym exercises and sometimes grammar.

Quantitative Section

No trigonometry or integrals here. We're talking fast mental math, percentages, conversions and data interpretation. If you can calculate 15% of 240 in 10 seconds, you're on the right track. The challenge is execution speed, not mathematical complexity.

General Knowledge Section

Recent current events, Moroccan institutions, major global economic issues, some geography. This is the most unpredictable section, but also the one where a few weeks of regular reading can change everything.

Scoring, Thresholds and How ENCG Differs from Science Exams

TAFEM scoring works differently from traditional science entrance exams like the medical exam or ENSA. Understanding these differences can give you a significant strategic advantage.

In TAFEM, each correct answer earns points. A wrong answer may trigger a penalty (negative points), and an unanswered question scores zero. It's a classic penalty-based MCQ system. The strategy is clear: if you're not at least 50% sure, leave the question blank.

For a detailed comparison between ENCG, ENSA and ENSAM, check our complete comparison article.

Timed Preparation Strategy

Preparing for TAFEM is not about opening a textbook and reading it cover to cover. It's training, like an athlete preparing for competition. The key: consistency and the stopwatch.

Phase 1: Diagnostic (Week 1)

Take a full practice test under real conditions: 2 hours, no breaks, no phone. Record your score per section. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. This initial snapshot of your level is essential for building a personalized plan.

Phase 2: Targeted Training (Weeks 2-4)

Spend 60% of your time on weak sections and 40% on maintaining your strong ones. Every day, dedicate at least 45 minutes to timed exercises:

• Logic: 15 minutes of number sequences and analogies
• Verbal: 1 reading comprehension text + 10 vocabulary questions
• Quantitative: 10 fast mental math exercises
• General Knowledge: Read 2-3 current affairs articles + take notes

Phase 3: Simulation (Week 5+)

Two to three full practice tests per week. After each test, analyze your mistakes: was it a time issue, a reading error, or a genuine knowledge gap? The difference between candidates who pass and those who don't often comes down to this analysis phase.

Practice MCQs and Final Tips

Nothing beats practice. Here are two questions representative of the TAFEM style to warm up. Take the time to think before checking the answers.

5 Tips for Exam Day

1. Read each question completely before looking at the choices. Half of all errors come from reading too quickly.
2. Never get stuck on a question. If after 45 seconds you're unsure, move on. You can come back if time permits.
3. Manage time per section. Wear a watch (no phones allowed) and set mini-deadlines for yourself.
4. Avoid random guessing. With the penalty system, no answer is better than a random wrong answer.
5. Stay calm. Stress is your worst enemy in a timed test. Breathe, keep moving, don't look at other candidates.

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