The Complete Exam Walkthrough 2026: From the Written Test to Enrollment

How this walkthrough works

Taking the bac this year and aiming for medical school, ENSA, ENSAM, ENCG, or ISPITS? Maybe you're applying to several at once. The problem: each exam has its own rules, its own subjects, its own rhythm. And reliable information is scattered across Facebook groups, official PDFs you can't find anymore, and hallway rumors at school.

This guide brings it all together. Each section follows the real timeline: what you do before the exam, what awaits you during the test, and what happens after the results drop. We don't cover just one exam - we cover all five, with the key differences and traps specific to each one.

The goal is simple: read this article today and walk into your exam tomorrow with zero blind spots. No surprise about the number of questions, no panic about which documents to bring, no confusion about enrollment procedures. Whether you're targeting ENSA, ENSAM, or ENCG, or aiming for the white coat in medicine, the battle plan is right here.

Before the exam: the universal checklist

Regardless of which exam you're taking, certain items are non-negotiable. Forget a single document and you might not even get into the exam room. It sounds basic, but every year dozens of students get turned away at the door. Here's your complete checklist:

Required documents

• National ID Card (CIN) - the original, valid and not expired. No photocopies, no driver's licenses.
• Official exam summons (convocation) - downloadable from cursussup.gov.ma. Print two copies, just in case.
• Bac transcript - for some exams, they'll ask for it at the entrance or after the test.

Allowed materials

• Black pens - at least 3 (optical scan sheets only accept black ink). Use standard BIC pens, not erasable ones.
• Non-programmable scientific calculator - required for ENSA and ENSAM, banned in medicine. Check the specific rules for your exam.
• Analog watch - smartwatches are banned everywhere. A classic watch lets you track your time without depending on the wall clock.
• Water bottle - transparent, label removed. Three hours without water is a long time.

The night before

Scout your exam center the day before if possible. Note the real travel time (not the Google Maps estimate on a Sunday at 6 AM). Plan to arrive 45 minutes before the time on your convocation. Doors often close 15 minutes before the start, and after that, you're out.

Pack everything in a bag the night before: CIN, convocation, pens, calculator, watch, water bottle. The morning of, just grab the bag and go. For more details on mental and logistical preparation, check out our exam day guide for the medicine entrance exam.

Format of each test

This is where things get concrete. Each exam has a very different format - number of questions, subjects, duration, grading system. Knowing these details gives you a massive edge over candidates who discover the format when they open the test booklet.

Medicine: the detailed breakdown

120 questions in 3 hours. Distributed roughly as follows: 40 in biology, 30 in chemistry, 30 in physics, 20 in math. No negative marking - so never leave a question blank. Even random guessing gives you a 20 to 25% chance of being right. Over 120 questions, that's 5 to 6 free points.

ENSA and ENSAM: the subtle differences

Both exams test math and physics, but ENSAM adds a technical component (industrial drawing, diagrams). ENSA questions tend to be more calculation-heavy, while ENSAM tests your ability to read technical diagrams and convert units. If you're sitting for both, practice unit conversions specifically for ENSAM.

ENCG (TAFEM): a different beast entirely

The TAFEM (Test d'Aptitude a la Formation en Management) is unlike any other exam. No biology, no chemistry. It's a psychometric test: logic, reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, and general knowledge. The key here is speed. The questions aren't individually hard, but the volume is enormous.

Pacing and MCQ tactics

Knowing the format isn't enough. You also need to know how to manage your time and dodge the classic traps. Here are the tactics that separate candidates who finish calmly from those who panic in the last half hour.

The two-pass technique

This is the most effective method for the medicine entrance exam. First pass: read each question and answer immediately if you know the answer (under 30 seconds). If you hesitate, flag the question and move on. Second pass: return to flagged questions with the time you have left. This technique prevents you from spending 5 minutes stuck on a hard question while 3 easy ones are waiting further down.

Classic ENSAM traps

ENSAM loves unit traps. A problem gives one length in centimeters, another in meters, and the expected answer is in millimeters. If you don't pay attention to the conversion, you get a result that matches one of the wrong answer choices - and that's by design. Before each calculation, write the units next to every value. It takes 10 extra seconds but saves you from losing a point.

After the exam: the right moves

The test is over. You walk out of the room. First temptation: compare your answers with other candidates in the hallway. Don't do it. Seriously. Here's why, and what you should do instead.

Why you should avoid comparing answers

First, post-exam memory is unreliable. You don't remember exactly what you checked - and neither do the others. Second, if you discover that your answer differs from three other people's, you'll stress about it for days. And it won't change anything on your answer sheet. The test is done. What's done is done.

Prepare your enrollment file now

Instead of dwelling on the exam, use the time to prepare your enrollment documents. If you're admitted, you'll often have less than a week to submit your file. Here's what most schools require:

• Certified photocopies of your CIN
• Bac transcript (original + copies)
• Bac passing certificate
• Recent passport photos (6 to 8 depending on the school)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Stamped envelopes (yes, some schools still ask for these)

Results and final enrollment

Results typically come out between 1 and 3 weeks after the exam, depending on the test. Here's what you need to know about the process, whether it's medicine, ENSA, or any other exam.

Admitted vs. waitlisted

If you're on the main list (directly admitted): congratulations. You have a strict deadline (usually 48 to 72 hours) to confirm your enrollment and submit your file. Don't delay - being even one day late can cost you your spot.

If you're on the waiting list: don't panic. Every year, a significant number of spots open up because admitted students choose a different school. For medicine, it's not uncommon for the list to advance by 50 to 100 places. Keep your phone charged and your file ready.

Choosing between multiple admissions

If you're admitted to several schools, that's a luxury many would envy. But it's also an important decision. To help you compare engineering schools, check out our detailed ENSA vs ENSAM vs ENCG comparison. And to avoid costly mistakes in the enrollment process, read about the fatal errors to avoid during Moroccan entrance exams.

Take time to reflect: city, available specializations, career prospects, local cost of living. Talk to current students if possible - their feedback is worth more than any ranking.