DNSPM/DE entrance exam

Entrance exam of 2026

• The next entrance exam will take place in 2026: from 27 April to 2 May 2026.
• Registration opens: November 24, 2025
• Registration closes: January 22, 2026

Entrance exam of 2025

• Registration open : November22, 2024
• Closing date : January 16, 2025 - 1pm

A single DNSPM/DE competition and a single registration for the following courses :

• Instrumentist-singer/music teacher (DNSPM/DE) 
  - Classical to contemporary music 
  - Classical to contemporary music - option : piano-accompaniment
  - Early music  
  - Jazz et improvised music
  - Contemporary amplified music (MAA)  
• Instrumental ensemble conductor (DNSPM/DE)
• Vocal ensemble conductor (DNSPM/DE)*
  _{^{*subject to accreditation in spring 2025}}

A DNSPM only competition for the following ensembles : 
Contemporary musical creation (DNSPM only) :
- Electroacoustic composition 
- Instrumental and vocal composition  

A specific entrance examination for the State Diploma for Music Teachers (DE)

How to apply?

• Step 1: Consult the regulations
• Step 2: Apply online
• Step 3: Consult the list of candidates admitted to the exam
• Step 4: Consult the list of those admitted to take the eligibility tests
• Step 5: Consult the order of turn for the eligibility tests
• Step 6: Consult the order of turn for the admission tests
• Step 7: Consult conditional results — Admission and waiting list
• Step 8: Consult the final results of the exam

Apply for the entrance exam

All entrance exam’s steps