TIL-I Exam 2026/2027: Updated Guide for Politecnico di Torino Engineering

If you are applying to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related Industrial Manufacturing Technologies programmes) at Politecnico di Torino, you will sit the TIL-I admission test—unless you qualify for an exemption listed in the official Call for Applications. This guide summarises what matters for academic year 2026/2027, based on Politecnico’s public admissions pages. Always confirm fees, deadlines, and language requirements in the Call for applications for admissions (Engineering) 2026/27 and on Apply@PoliTO.

For a broader introduction to the exam, see our companion article: TIL-I Exam: Everything You Need to Know.

What is TIL-I?

TIL-I (Test in Laib – Engineering) is the computer-based admission test for Engineering bachelor programmes at Politecnico di Torino. Places are capped; candidates are ranked by score. The test is individual: each sitting draws from a bank of questions so that forms are not identical, but Politecnico states that all forms are equivalent in difficulty.

What changed for 2026/27: in-person delivery

For 2026/27, Politecnico states that the TIL (including TIL-I) is administered in person, in computer laboratories on the main Turin campus (LAIB) and at the Mondovì campus. This replaces older “from home” messaging you may still see on third-party sites. Verify your session venue in your Apply@PoliTO account and in the official Call.

Session 5 (July 2026) is restricted to EU and equivalent applicants only. If you need a study visa and are not eligible for that session, plan an earlier date—see the calendar below.

TIL-I test calendar (2026/27) — summary

Registration and payment rules, including the exact test fee, are set out in the Call for Applications. The table below mirrors Politecnico’s admission test page for main campus / Mondovì sessions (check the site for last-minute updates).

Politecnico also publishes optional sessions at the Uzbekistan hub (TTPU in Tashkent); dates and registration windows are listed separately on the official admission test page.

Format and timing (TIL-I)

You have 90 minutes for 42 multiple-choice questions, each with five options (A–E). Section breakdown:

• Mathematics — 16 questions, 36 minutes
• Reading comprehension and logical reasoning — 10 questions, 20 minutes
• Physics — 10 questions, 22 minutes
• Basic technical knowledge — 6 questions, 12 minutes

Scoring: why blind guessing hurts

Official scoring:

• +1 point for each correct answer
• −0.25 points for each wrong answer
• 0 for unanswered questions

You typically see your score on screen at the end; results also appear on your Apply@polito personal page. Because of the penalty, a strategy of random guessing on many items can reduce your expected score—practice deciding when to skip.

SAT as an alternative to TIL-I

You may submit SAT scores instead of sitting the TIL, only if you follow the procedures and deadlines in the Call. Important: meeting any minimum SAT stated in the Call does not guarantee admission; it usually means eligibility for the ranking, not a direct offer. Read Annex D (exemptions) and SAT sections in the Engineering Call PDF.

How to register

1. Create/access your account on Apply@PoliTO.
2. Select your programme(s) under “Select your programme”.
3. Register for the admission test and pay the fee as described in the Call (payment details are not repeated here because they can change).

Index of all calls: Calls for applications 2026/2027.

How to prepare (official tools)

After you register, your personal page on Apply@PoliTO typically includes:

• Multimedia materials and topic outlines (Quick Guides)
• A TIL-I simulation / practice environment
• C.I.A.O. — an online interactive maths tutoring course to fill gaps

Full syllabus detail (math, reading, physics, representation, computer science basics) is maintained by Politecnico; use their Quick Guides as the single source of truth.

Practice with Preptest

Structured drills, timed practice, and performance tracking help you get used to the 90-minute pace and the −0.25 penalty. Preptest supports applicants targeting Italian and international university admissions with adaptive practice—use it alongside Politecnico’s official simulator.

Frequently asked questions

Is the TIL-I exam online or in person for 2026/27?
For 2026/27, Politecnico states the test is in person at designated LAIB locations (Turin / Mondovì), not from home.

Who can register for the July (5th) session?
The 5th session is for EU and equivalent applicants only. Non-EU applicants who need a visa should rely on earlier sessions—confirm eligibility on the official calendar.

Where do I find the exact test fee and English-language requirements?
In the Engineering Call for Applications 2026/27 (Annexes on requirements and exemptions).

Does a high SAT score guarantee a place?
No. SAT submission follows the Call; minimum scores may only qualify you for ranking, not guaranteed admission.

Information reflects Politecnico di Torino admissions pages and the Engineering Call published for 2026/2027; always verify on polito.it before you register.