Prepare for France's Civic Exam
Free practice tests for the examen civique. Mandatory for your first multi year residence permit (CSP) since January 2026.
This tool covers the 28 knowledge questions from the official 209 question CSP bank. The 12 situational questions are scenario based and not published by OFII.
We add Indian context annotations that bridge French concepts to your frame of reference.
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Study all 209 questions organized by theme with answers and explanations for Indians.
Browse All QuestionsThe 5 Exam Themes
Principles & Values of the Republic
Motto, symbols, laïcité, fundamental rights
42 questionsInstitutional & Political System
President, Parliament, communes, Préfet
50 questionsRights & Duties
Voting, taxes, education, equality
34 questionsHistory, Geography & Culture
Revolution, regions, overseas territories, heritage
51 questionsLiving in French Society
Healthcare, education, daily life, integration
32 questionsAbout the Civic Exam
Format
40 MCQ (28 knowledge + 12 situational)
Duration
45 minutes
Pass mark
~80% (32 of 40)
Who must take it
Every non EU national applying for first CSP
Mandatory since 1 January 2026 under the 2024 immigration law. The exam is taken at accredited testing centres in French only. Retakes are allowed.
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From APS to CDI: your post study work roadmap in France
The civic exam becomes mandatory the moment you move from your student card to a multi year Salarié card. The full transition guide lays out everything else that lands on you in the same window, so you do not learn about a new requirement only when the prefecture asks for it.
Read the APS to CDI roadmap