ENS-PSL International Selection 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be under 26 years of age on the day on which the application opens (i.e. 01 October 2025)
• be an international student who has not lived in France for more than 10 months during the selection year or the previous year
• be enrolled in the 3rd year of Bachelor's (licence 3) or 1st year of Master's (master 1)
• justify at least two years of undergraduate studies in a foreign university  before application
• justify at least two years of undergraduate studies at the time of their enrollment

Note:-

• For Arts & Humanities: Fluency in French is recommended.
• For Sciences: Candidates can answer in either French or English during examinations.
• An applicant must not have applied to the International Selection previously.

The selected students will receive a monthly grant of €1,000 (₹1,03,404 approx.) for 3 years, along with accommodation on one of the ENS campuses.

• Detailed Application Form
• High school diploma
• University transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter in French
• Research project in French
• Bibliography 
• 2 to 4 letters of recommendation

Note:

• Science applicants are additionally required to submit an argumentative cover letter.
• All these documents shall be merged as a unique document and must be uploaded on a platform whose link is provided after filling the online application form. 

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the ‘Apply’ button.
Step 4: Fill in the required details, click on the ‘Validate/Validation’ button, and proceed with your application.

For Arts & Humanities 2026:

• Application Period: 01 October 2025
• Application deadline: 03 December 2025

For Sciences 2026:

• Application Period: 16 October 2025
• Application Deadline: 15 December 2025