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Key Facts: Concours ENSETP Exam

Written + oral

Confirmed for the three reviewed 2026 notices

ENSETP signed notices 424, 425 and 428, checked 2026-10-17

ENSETP's reviewed 2026 teacher-entry routes use written subject papers and a jury interview/oral. French is explicitly assessed on the industrial routes; permitted languages for other papers and interviews remain unconfirmed. The 83 English-language study MCQs cover selected technical, management, and French foundations, with an editorial distribution and no claimed official topic weights.

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1In a sinusoidal steady-state AC circuit, what is the relationship between apparent power (S in VA), active power (P in W), and reactive power (Q in var)?

A.S = √(P² + Q²)

B.S = P + Q

C.S = P - Q

D.S = √(P² - Q²)

Explanation: In sinusoidal steady state, apparent power is the magnitude of complex power: S = √(P² + Q²). Active power P and reactive power Q form perpendicular components, so their magnitudes are not added directly.

2In the European first-angle projection method (*méthode européenne*) of technical drawing, where is the right-side view (*vue de droite*) positioned relative to the front view (*vue de face*)?

A.To the left of the front view

B.To the right of the front view

C.Directly above the front view

D.Directly below the front view

Explanation: In first-angle projection, the object lies between the observer and the projection plane. Unfolding the planes puts the right-side view to the left of the front view; third-angle projection uses the opposite placement.

3Under the revised SYSCOHADA accounting framework in the OHADA zone, which financial statement presents a company's financial position (assets, liabilities, and equity) at a specific date?

A.The Bilan (Balance Sheet)

B.The Compte de Résultat (Income Statement)

C.The Tableau des Flux de Trésorerie (Cash Flow Statement)

D.The Balance Générale des Comptes

Explanation: The Bilan presents assets and their financing by equity and liabilities at a reporting date. Unlike an income statement, it describes a position at that date rather than revenues and expenses over a period.

4In French technical grammar, which sentence demonstrates correct past participle agreement with the auxiliary verb *avoir*?

A.Les pièces mécaniques qu'il a usinées sont conformes au plan.

B.Les pièces mécaniques qu'il a usiné sont conformes au plan.

C.Les pièces mécaniques qu'il a usinés sont conformes au plan.

D.Les pièces mécaniques qu'il a usinée sont conformes au plan.

Explanation: When conjugated with *avoir*, the past participle agrees in gender and number with the direct object (*les pièces mécaniques*, feminine plural) placed before the verb (*qu'*). Thus, 'usinées' is correct.

5A six-pole induction motor is supplied by a variable-frequency drive. What are the rotating field's synchronous speeds at 50 Hz and 60 Hz, respectively?

A.1000 rpm and 1200 rpm

B.1200 rpm and 1000 rpm

C.750 rpm and 900 rpm

D.500 rpm and 600 rpm

Explanation: With six poles, there are three pole pairs, so synchronous speed is Ns = 60f/3. It is 1000 rpm at 50 Hz and 1200 rpm at 60 Hz; these are field speeds rather than the loaded rotor speeds, which also depend on slip.

6In technical drawing and mechanical design, what does the ISO fit specification 'Ø20 H7/g6' represent?

A.A clearance fit (*ajustement avec jeu*)

B.An interference fit (*ajustement avec serrage*)

C.A transition fit (*ajustement incertain*)

D.A line-to-line fit with no possible clearance

Explanation: In ISO tolerances, the hole tolerance 'H' has a fundamental lower deviation of zero (EI = 0), and the shaft tolerance 'g' has an upper deviation that is negative (es < 0). Therefore, the shaft maximum diameter is strictly smaller than the hole minimum diameter, guaranteeing a clearance fit (*ajustement avec jeu*).

7What is the formula for calculating the Break-Even Point in value (*Seuil de Rentabilité en valeur*) in cost accounting?

A.Fixed Costs / Contribution Margin Ratio (Charges Fixes / Taux de Marge sur Coût Variable)

B.Variable Costs / Fixed Costs (Charges Variables / Charges Fixes)

C.Turnover - Fixed Costs (Chiffre d'Affaires - Charges Fixes)

D.Fixed Costs × Profit Margin (Charges Fixes × Taux de Profit)

Explanation: The break-even point in value (SR) is the sales volume at which the contribution margin exactly covers fixed overheads: SR = Charges Fixes / Taux de Marge sur Coût Variable (CF / Tmcv). At this point, operating profit is zero.

8In the GRAFCET (IEC 60848) standard used in industrial automation, what condition must be met for a transition to be cleared (*franchie*)?

A.All immediately preceding steps must be active and the transition receptivity must be true

B.Only the transition receptivity must be true regardless of active steps

C.All succeeding steps must already be active

D.The preceding steps must be active even when the transition condition is false

Explanation: A GRAFCET transition is enabled when all immediately preceding steps connected to it are active. It fires when it is enabled and its associated transition condition is true; either condition alone is insufficient.

9In mechanical engineering, which law describes the linear relationship between tensile stress (σ) and strain (ε) in the linear elastic range?

A.Hooke's Law (σ = E × ε)

B.Coulomb's Friction Law (T = f × N)

C.Pascal's Principle (P = F / A)

D.Bernoulli's Equation

Explanation: In the linear elastic range, Hooke's law gives σ = E × ε. Young's modulus E is the slope of this stress-strain relation; the model does not describe unrestricted plastic deformation.

10What is the primary function of a thermal overload relay (*relais thermique*) in an electric motor control circuit?

A.Protecting the motor against sustained electrical overloads and phase failures

B.Providing short-circuit protection without a separate fuse or circuit breaker

C.Regulating the rotational speed of the motor rotor

D.Converting three-phase alternating current into direct current

Explanation: A bimetallic thermal overload relay responds to heating from sustained overcurrent, opening its normally closed trip contact to release the contactor. Phase-loss-sensitive models also protect against phase failure; separate coordinated short-circuit protection is still required.

About the Concours ENSETP Exam

Free independent practice for selected ENSETP teacher-entry subjects. Coverage combines foundations for third-year Éducation technologique and mechanical routes, fourth-year Électrotechnique and mechanical routes, and TQG/TE/MMO basics. It is not a shared official paper or complete preparation for every level or option; civil engineering, refrigeration, IG, and standalone mathematics papers need additional preparation.

Exam sponsor: ENSETP — Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The 2026 third-year industrial notice lists French, mathematics and specialty papers for several routes; Éducation technologique instead lists French, electricity and technical drawing. The fourth-year Électrotechnique route lists French, electrotechnics/electronics and automation; other industrial routes have different papers. TEG uses a general-culture and/or basic-option-knowledge admissibility paper, then an oral. A jury interview follows industrial admissibility. No separate entrance assignment, practical demonstration, or case study is specified in these three notices; other routes and later training assessments are separate.

Time Limit

Not published per industrial paper. TEG has option-specific four- or five-hour scheduled windows in August 2026; these are not a universal ENSETP time limit.

Passing Score

Numerical pass mark not published in the reviewed 2026 notices

Exam / Certification Fees

10,000 FCFA non-refundable dossier fee; TEG charges this per chosen option

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

ENSETP 2026 third-year industrial recruitment notice · Source checked 2026-10-17Signed notice dated 2 July 2026, visually reviewed. Subjects, route-specific diplomas, dossier fee, and jury interview.
ENSETP 2026 fourth-year industrial recruitment notice · Source checked 2026-10-17Signed notice dated 2 July 2026, visually reviewed. The three-year column describes training, not test duration.
ENSETP 2026 fourth-year TEG recruitment notice · Source checked 2026-10-17Signed notice dated 4 July 2026, visually reviewed. General culture and/or basic option knowledge, then oral; option-specific windows and fees.
Schneider Electric Electrical Installation Guide — reactive power · Source checked 2026-10-17Technical content reference, not an ENSETP syllabus or endorsement.
MIT materials and structures course resources · Source checked 2026-10-17Mechanics concepts and calculation methods.
OHADA publication of AUDCIF and revised SYSCOHADA · Source checked 2026-10-17
DGID Sénégal — enterprise tax information · Source checked 2026-10-17Normal TVA rate of 18%; the calculation expressly assumes a taxable sale.
Académie française — language questions · Source checked 2026-10-17French grammar reference, including participle and colour agreement.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30 of 83 practice items

Electrical Engineering and Automation

Editorial study coverage; no official percentage weights are published in the reviewed notices.

22 of 83 practice items

Mechanics and Technical Drawing

Selected industrial fundamentals; not a complete route-specific specialty paper.

22 of 83 practice items

Economics and Management

Selected TQG/TE/MMO foundations; no IG coverage or shared TEG blueprint is claimed.

9 of 83 practice items

French and Technical Communication

Grammar and vocabulary adaptation; extended French writing still requires separate practice.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: Numerical pass mark not published in the reviewed 2026 notices
Assessment: The 2026 third-year industrial notice lists French, mathematics and specialty papers for several routes; Éducation technologique instead lists French, electricity and technical drawing. The fourth-year Électrotechnique route lists French, electrotechnics/electronics and automation; other industrial routes have different papers. TEG uses a general-culture and/or basic-option-knowledge admissibility paper, then an oral. A jury interview follows industrial admissibility. No separate entrance assignment, practical demonstration, or case study is specified in these three notices; other routes and later training assessments are separate.
Time limit: Not published per industrial paper. TEG has option-specific four- or five-hour scheduled windows in August 2026; these are not a universal ENSETP time limit.
Exam / certification fees: 10,000 FCFA non-refundable dossier fee; TEG charges this per chosen option Official sources

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Concours ENSETP: Suggested Study Strategy

1Choose the exact route and entry level before using this combined foundation bank.

2Practise calculations and extended specialty solutions as well as these MCQs.

3Practise French composition and technical explanations in French; English feedback does not reproduce that skill.

4Prepare separately for the jury interview and follow the latest official instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all ENSETP routes tested on the same subjects?

No. The official notices list subjects and diploma requirements by route and entry level. This bank combines selected foundations for several routes, with editorial question counts rather than official weights.

Is the official competition available in English?

No official English sitting was confirmed. French is expressly a subject on the reviewed industrial routes; the notices do not establish the full permitted-language policy for other papers or interviews. This English-language MCQ study adaptation is not an official translation or language simulation.

Does a successful entrance result guarantee employment or a scholarship?

No. The reviewed 2026 notices expressly say civil-service recruitment and scholarship awards are no longer automatic.