Politecnico di Milano CEnT-S Admission 2026/2027
Politecnico di Milano uses CEnT-S as an alternative to its own TOL test for 2026/2027 Engineering BSc admission. But not all five CEnT-S sections count toward the PoliMi score: Mathematics, Reasoning on Texts and Data and Physics are evaluated, while Biology and Chemistry are excluded.
Last updated: 13 August 2026
- University
- Politecnico di Milano
- City
- Milan, Italy
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
- Programme scope
- Engineering BSc programmes
- CEnT-S
- Accepted — alternative to TOL
- Sections evaluated
- Mathematics · Reasoning · Physics
- Excluded
- Biology · Chemistry
- Score type
- PoliMi-specific 100-point conversion
- SAT
- Not verified as a TOL/CEnT-S alternative for 2026/27
- Verification
- Verified for 2026/27
Does Politecnico di Milano Accept CEnT-S?
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Yes, for Engineering BSc admission.
In the 2026/2027 research data, Politecnico di Milano uses CEnT-S for Engineering BSc programmes as an admission route alternative to its own TOL test.
This does not mean:
- your overall CEnT-S normalized score is simply copied over,
- all five CEnT-S sections are counted,
- every PoliMi programme necessarily follows the same rule.
This page covers the verified Engineering BSc admission route.
Which Programmes Is This Used For?
The research data verifies this rule for the Engineering BSc admission route.
This page does not list Politecnico di Milano's Architecture, Design or Master's programmes separately; the rule described here should not be assumed to apply automatically to those programmes.
Which CEnT-S Sections Does PoliMi Use?
Mathematics
✓ Counted
Reasoning on Texts and Data
✓ Counted
Biology
— Not counted
Chemistry
— Not counted
Physics
✓ Counted
PoliMi's conversion uses these three sections: Mathematics, Reasoning on Texts and Data and Physics.
Why Aren't Biology and Chemistry Part of the PoliMi Score?
According to the research, Biology and Chemistry are not used in Politecnico di Milano's own conversion formula. That means:
- Biology and Chemistry are excluded from this specific PoliMi admission calculation.
- This is a PoliMi-specific scoring rule.
- It does not mean Biology and Chemistry have been removed from the CEnT-S exam itself.
- Candidates applying to other universities may face a different section weighting.
For CEnT-S's section structure and overall exam architecture, see CEnT-S Syllabus.
How Does PoliMi Convert the CEnT-S Score?
For this admission route, PoliMi does not use CEnT-S's final normalized total directly — it converts your performance in the relevant sections into its own 100-point system.
Your overall CEnT-S score is not the same as your PoliMi score.
The research does not include the exact mathematical formula for this conversion, so this page does not estimate one or offer a score calculator. The source data describes the conversion only as a PoliMi-specific conversion out of 100.
The Difference Between Raw and Normalized Scores
This distinction is one of the most important points on this page: the overall CEnT-S result CISIA produces and the score PoliMi uses in its admission evaluation are not the same output.
CEnT-S / CISIA
PoliMi admission evaluation
CEnT-S produces its own standard scoring output
PoliMi converts the relevant section results into its own system
Macro-period normalization is part of the CEnT-S results process
PoliMi's route is described in the research as raw section performance → local conversion
Overall CEnT-S result
PoliMi-specific evaluation out of 100
This does not mean the CISIA normalized score is universally "invalid" — the distinction applies specifically to this PoliMi admission route as described in the research.
CEnT-S or TOL?
For the researched Engineering BSc admission route, CEnT-S is an alternative to PoliMi's own internal TOL test.
This does not imply CEnT-S and TOL share identical scoring mechanics — they are separate test options leading to the same admission route. This page does not describe TOL's syllabus or timing in detail.
Is SAT Valid at Politecnico di Milano?
SAT
SAT: not verified as an alternative to TOL or CEnT-S for 2026/2027 Engineering BSc admission.
2026/27 Engineering BSc alternative: Not verified
The 2026/2027 research did not establish that SAT can be used as an alternative to TOL or CEnT-S for Politecnico di Milano Engineering BSc admission.
This should not be read as a universal statement that Politecnico di Milano never accepts SAT anywhere — it only means SAT was not verified as an alternative for this specific, researched Engineering BSc admission route.
What This Means for Students Applying From Turkey / Outside the EU
The research record describes this admission route broadly as EU / Non-EU; no programme-specific Non-EU quota or visa-specific deadline is stated here.
For a student applying from Turkey, the key point on this page is that the CEnT-S route exists within the researched Engineering BSc admission framework. For immigration, Universitaly or visa matters, use the general guides below rather than an invented, PoliMi-specific requirement:
- Universitaly Pre-Enrollment Guide
- Italy Student Visa and Residence Permit Guide
- Italy University Application Timeline
CEnT-S being accepted on this admission route does not by itself mean visa eligibility — these remain separate processes.
Before You Apply — What to Check
- 01
Confirm your programme falls under Engineering BSc
The rule on this page applies only to the researched Engineering BSc admission route.
- 02
Decide whether you'll use TOL or CEnT-S
They are separate test options leading to the same admission route.
- 03
Know which CEnT-S sections PoliMi's evaluation uses
Mathematics, Reasoning on Texts and Data and Physics — Biology and Chemistry are excluded.
- 04
Don't confuse your overall CEnT-S normalized score with your PoliMi converted score
These are not the same output; PoliMi applies its own 100-point conversion.
- 05
Check the exact application year, round and deadline on the official PoliMi call
This page does not state an exact application deadline not present in the research.
- 06
If you need a visa, don't conflate university admission with the Universitaly/visa process
CEnT-S admission does not substitute for the separate visa/residence permit process.
Official Politecnico di Milano CEnT-S admission page
Check the official Politecnico di Milano CEnT-S admission information ↗Frequently asked questions
Does Politecnico di Milano accept CEnT-S?
Yes — for the researched Engineering BSc admission route, as an alternative to PoliMi's own TOL test.
Does PoliMi count all CEnT-S sections?
No. The research data shows Mathematics, Reasoning and Physics are used, while Biology and Chemistry are excluded from PoliMi's conversion.
Is a Biology score counted for PoliMi?
Not in the described conversion.
Is a Chemistry score counted for PoliMi?
Not in the described conversion.
Does PoliMi use the CEnT-S normalized score?
The research indicates PoliMi uses raw performance in the relevant sections as input to its own conversion, rather than the final normalized total. This distinction should be treated conservatively — this page does not claim to know the exact calculation step.
What is PoliMi's CEnT-S score out of?
The research indicates a university-specific conversion into a 100-point system.
What's the minimum CEnT-S score PoliMi requires?
This page does not publish a universal minimum raw or normalized score. Admission depends on PoliMi's own converted scoring system and programme-specific admission conditions; check the official PoliMi source for the exact requirement.
Is SAT accepted at Politecnico di Milano?
For the 2026/27 Engineering BSc admission route: not verified in the research as an alternative to TOL/CEnT-S.
Are CEnT-S and TOL the same thing?
No. CEnT-S is an alternative test route; PoliMi converts the relevant CEnT-S section performance into its own local system.
Can I apply to PoliMi from Turkey using CEnT-S?
The researched 2026/27 Engineering BSc admission route includes CEnT-S as an admission alternative; other applicant-status, application and visa requirements are separate and should be checked independently.
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Written by: CEnT-S Academy Editorial Team
Last updated: 13 August 2026