2026 Selection Thresholds in Morocco: Medicine, ENSA, ENCG and Top Schools
After bac results, one question matters: does your average qualify you? This guide gathers the officially announced 2026 thresholds, last year's references for schools yet to publish, and the selection-average formulas. Updated with every official announcement.
Pre-selection vs admission threshold
The pre-selection threshold is the minimum average to apply or sit the entrance exam (e.g. 12.00 for medicine). The admission threshold is the average of the last admitted candidate (around 18 at ISCAE). Passing the first never guarantees the second — and thresholds change yearly with seats and candidate levels.
Example: 14.50 national and 16.00 regional → (0.75 × 14.50) + (0.25 × 16.00) = 14.875 — this is what gets compared to the threshold, not your overall bac average.
Official 2026 figures and references
Medicine, pharmacy, dentistry 2026: official application threshold set at 12.00/20 for all science streams
ENSA / ENSAM (2025 ref.): around 16.25 for PC/SVT and 12.25 for Math/Tech streams
ENCG (2025 ref.): around 14.00 for SVT/PC and 12.00 for Math/Economics
ISCAE (admission): 17 to 18+ depending on stream — among the country's highest
ISPITS (nursing): 13.00 to 16.00 by specialty, plus an exam
CPGE: "Assez Bien" honors minimum to apply, merit-based admission
EST / FST / BTS: variable thresholds, dropping notably on waiting lists
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 medicine threshold?
Officially 12.00/20 to apply for the joint entrance exam, computed as 75% national + 25% regional, for all science streams.
When are thresholds announced?
Pre-selection thresholds with exam invitation lists (late June-July), admission thresholds with results (July-August), then waiting lists until September.
Does passing the threshold guarantee admission?
No — it only lets you apply or sit the exam. Admission depends on ranking, seats and exam performance.
Conclusion
Compute your selection average, apply widely, rank choices (ambitious / realistic / safe) and prepare the entrance exams now. Follow this page for updates, and continue with EST/BTS/CPGE and the orientation guide.
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How the selection average is calculated
Weight of each component
The threshold published by a school cannot be compared directly with your baccalaureate average. Each institution calculates a selection average using its own formula, weighting the components of your file differently.
The usual components
The baccalaureate mark (national exam) — always included, with a variable weight
The regional exam average — taken into account by most schools
The continuous assessment average — weighted more lightly
Marks in specific subjects — mathematics and physics for engineering schools, for example
A common formula in engineering schools gives majority weight to the national exam, then adds the regional exam and continuous assessment. Business and management schools often place more value on mathematics and languages. Always check the formula published on the portal of the school you are targeting: that is what counts, not an overall average you calculate yourself.
📌 A practical consequence: two candidates with the same baccalaureate average can end up with different selection averages depending on how their marks are distributed across subjects.
The main families of schools and their level of demand
The family's role in follow-up
Family
Examples
Profile sought
Medicine and pharmacy
FMP, FMD
Experimental or mathematical sciences, very high level
Engineering schools
ENSA, ENSAM, EMI
Excellence in mathematics and physics
Business and management
ENCG, ISCAE
Mathematics, languages, economics
Paramedical health
ISPITS
Experimental sciences, regional selection
Applied technology
EST, FST
Scientific or technical profile, more accessible thresholds
Preparatory classes
CPGE
Scientific excellence, file over two years
This ranking gives an order of magnitude, not an absolute rule. Within one family, differences between cities are sometimes considerable: the same school may post a noticeably lower threshold in a less sought-after region. Broadening your application geographically is often the most effective strategy.
Why thresholds change every year
Comparison of thresholds and criteria
A threshold is not a minimum mark set in advance. It is the average of the last candidate admitted, observed once the ranking is complete. It therefore depends on three factors that vary each year.
The number of places offered. An increase in capacity mechanically lowers the threshold.
The number and level of candidates. A stronger baccalaureate session raises thresholds across all selective schools.
Candidate behaviour. If many excellent files converge on a school that has become popular, its threshold rises.
This is why last year's thresholds should be read as an indication, never as a guarantee. A half-point difference from one year to the next is common, and larger gaps occur when the number of places changes.
Building a sound application strategy
Documents in the application file
Post-baccalaureate selection rewards method as much as level. A well-built application rests on three categories of choice.
Ambitious choices: schools whose threshold sits slightly above your estimated average. A strong session may be enough.
Realistic choices: schools whose threshold matches the level you have shown over the year. This is the core of your file.
Safety choices: programmes whose threshold is clearly below your average, so you are not left without a placement.
Two mistakes recur every year. The first is submitting only ambitious choices and ending up with no admission at all. The second is limiting yourself to your own city: a candidate willing to study elsewhere greatly increases their chances, since thresholds are often more accessible in less sought-after cities.
💡 Respect submission deadlines strictly: each portal has its own calendar, and no late file is reviewed, whatever the average.
Frequently asked questions about thresholds
Does last year's threshold guarantee my admission?
No. The threshold is observed after ranking and varies with places offered and candidate level. Treat it as a reference point, with a safety margin.
Can I apply in several cities?
Yes, and it is strongly recommended. Thresholds differ noticeably between cities for the same school, and broadening geographically clearly increases your chances.
What if I reach no threshold at all?
Open-access faculties remain, along with EST and FST depending on available places, and vocational training. Reorientation after a first year is also possible.
Are thresholds identical for every baccalaureate stream?
No. The same school applies different thresholds by stream of origin, because the number of places reserved for each stream varies.
Where can I find official thresholds?
On the official portals of each school or of the Ministry of Higher Education. Be wary of figures circulating on social media, which are often outdated or invented.
