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What to expect on the TIL-I PoliTo

Honest, no-hype information about the exam — what we know, what we don't, and how to calibrate your preparation.

Exam structure

FormatOnline proctored or campus-based, computer-based multiple choice

Total questions42

Duration90 minutes

Pass scoreRanked admissions (aim for 60%+ for top engineering tracks)

Wrong-answer penalty+1 correct, 0 blank, −0.25 wrong

AttemptsMultiple sessions available per year

Overall difficulty

Rigorous — Politecnico di Torino tests deep mathematical reasoning, limit evaluations, free body diagrams, and boolean logic. High precision is required.

Question style

Multiple-choice (5 options), single correct answer, conducted online or at PoliTo campuses in English and Italian. Questions require 2-step calculations.

Time per question

~2.1 minutes per question. Section timers are strict — Mathematics receives 36 minutes for 16 questions.

What's on the exam

Mathematics

16 questions

Functions, domain restrictions, and logarithm properties
Limits, standard limits, and L'Hôpital's rule
Derivatives, tangent lines, and optimization
Definite integrals and area under curves
Analytical geometry (lines, circles, spheres) and trigonometry

Physics

10 questions

Kinematics and projectile motion
Newton's laws, inclined planes, and friction
Work, energy conservation, and simple harmonic motion
Thermodynamics (ideal gases, isothermal/adiabatic processes)
Electromagnetism (Ohm's law, circuits, magnetic Lorentz force)

Reading Comprehension, Logic & Technical Knowledge

16 questions

Formal logic, Modus Tollens, and syllogisms
Boolean algebra and De Morgan's laws
SI units, dimensional analysis, and engineering fundamentals
Binary trees, algorithm complexity, and flowcharts

What this platform covers

Mathematics: domain analysis, trigonometric identities, L'Hôpital's rule, definite integrals, perpendicular lines, and conditional probability
Physics: inclined planes, friction, work integrals, simple harmonic motion, isothermal gas expansion, parallel circuits, and Snell's law
Logic & Technical Knowledge: Modus Tollens, De Morgan's laws, SI unit dimensional analysis, CAD rigid transformations, and binary tree depth
Exact 42-question / 90-minute simulation mode with −0.25 wrong answer penalty

What it does not cover

The Basic Technical Knowledge section (6 of the exam's 42 questions) — we have no bank for it yet, so our full mock runs 36 questions in 78 minutes rather than 42 in 90
Politecnico di Torino university administrative registration fees
The physical campus check-in and identity verification procedures on test day

Exam-day tips

1Mathematics carries the heaviest weight (16 questions out of 42). Master domain restrictions and basic integrals first.
2Manage penalty risk: −0.25 applies to wrong answers. Skip questions where you cannot eliminate at least 2 distractors.
3Draw free body diagrams immediately for incline and force problems in physics to avoid sign errors.

Community signal

Candidates consistently report that time pressure on the Mathematics section is the main challenge. Pacing yourself at ~2 minutes per question is key to securing a 60%+ score.

This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by Politecnico di Torino. Practice content is independently authored for preparation purposes.

Go to study plan Try a mock exam

What to expect on the TIL-I PoliTo

Honest, no-hype information about the exam — what we know, what we don't, and how to calibrate your preparation.

Exam structure

FormatOnline proctored or campus-based, computer-based multiple choice

Total questions42

Duration90 minutes

Pass scoreRanked admissions (aim for 60%+ for top engineering tracks)

Wrong-answer penalty+1 correct, 0 blank, −0.25 wrong

AttemptsMultiple sessions available per year

Overall difficulty

Rigorous — Politecnico di Torino tests deep mathematical reasoning, limit evaluations, free body diagrams, and boolean logic. High precision is required.

Question style

Multiple-choice (5 options), single correct answer, conducted online or at PoliTo campuses in English and Italian. Questions require 2-step calculations.

Time per question

~2.1 minutes per question. Section timers are strict — Mathematics receives 36 minutes for 16 questions.

What's on the exam

Mathematics

16 questions

Functions, domain restrictions, and logarithm properties
Limits, standard limits, and L'Hôpital's rule
Derivatives, tangent lines, and optimization
Definite integrals and area under curves
Analytical geometry (lines, circles, spheres) and trigonometry

Physics

10 questions

Kinematics and projectile motion
Newton's laws, inclined planes, and friction
Work, energy conservation, and simple harmonic motion
Thermodynamics (ideal gases, isothermal/adiabatic processes)
Electromagnetism (Ohm's law, circuits, magnetic Lorentz force)

Reading Comprehension, Logic & Technical Knowledge

16 questions

Formal logic, Modus Tollens, and syllogisms
Boolean algebra and De Morgan's laws
SI units, dimensional analysis, and engineering fundamentals
Binary trees, algorithm complexity, and flowcharts

What this platform covers

Mathematics: domain analysis, trigonometric identities, L'Hôpital's rule, definite integrals, perpendicular lines, and conditional probability
Physics: inclined planes, friction, work integrals, simple harmonic motion, isothermal gas expansion, parallel circuits, and Snell's law
Logic & Technical Knowledge: Modus Tollens, De Morgan's laws, SI unit dimensional analysis, CAD rigid transformations, and binary tree depth
Exact 42-question / 90-minute simulation mode with −0.25 wrong answer penalty

What it does not cover

The Basic Technical Knowledge section (6 of the exam's 42 questions) — we have no bank for it yet, so our full mock runs 36 questions in 78 minutes rather than 42 in 90
Politecnico di Torino university administrative registration fees
The physical campus check-in and identity verification procedures on test day

Exam-day tips

1Mathematics carries the heaviest weight (16 questions out of 42). Master domain restrictions and basic integrals first.
2Manage penalty risk: −0.25 applies to wrong answers. Skip questions where you cannot eliminate at least 2 distractors.
3Draw free body diagrams immediately for incline and force problems in physics to avoid sign errors.

Community signal

Candidates consistently report that time pressure on the Mathematics section is the main challenge. Pacing yourself at ~2 minutes per question is key to securing a 60%+ score.

This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by Politecnico di Torino. Practice content is independently authored for preparation purposes.

Go to study plan Try a mock exam