What is the TIL-A test?
TIL-A means Test in Laib for Architecture. It is the Politecnico di Torino admission test for architecture and follows the 2026/27 ministerial subject framework. Admission offers are made through the university process and ranking rules in the annual call.
The five TIL-A sections
The official 2026/27 page lists 10 questions in each of five areas. The syllabus tests both school knowledge and the ability to reason quickly with unfamiliar text and visual material.
- Reading comprehension
- Prior school knowledge, history including art history, and general knowledge
- Logical reasoning
- Drawing and representation
- Mathematics and physics
TIL-A scoring in 2026/27
For 2026/27, Polito awarded 1 point for a correct answer, subtracted 0.25 for an incorrect answer, and awarded 0 for a blank. The annual call is the source of record for future scoring changes.
Common questions
Questions students ask before they start
Is TIL-A the same as ARCHED?
No. They cover the same five ministerial subject areas and used the same 50-question, 100-minute structure in 2026/27, but they belong to different university admission procedures.
Is there negative marking in TIL-A?
Yes. For 2026/27 Polito awarded +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for an unanswered question.
Was TIL-A online in 2026?
No. Politecnico di Torino stated that the 2026/27 TIL-A was held exclusively in person for all candidate categories.
When is the next TIL-A test?
The official page checked on 26 July 2026 listed 21 and 22 July 2026. Check the next Polito Call for Applications for later dates and registration windows.
Primary sources
Check the official call for your intake
Exam dates, delivery format, registration windows, seat quotas, and ranking rules can change. These official university pages are the source of record.