You have just completed your registration on Cyclades and are wondering about the status of your file. The Cyclades platform, used for the baccalaureate, the DNB, the BTS, and the DCG, centralizes all steps related to national exams. Knowing how to read the information displayed in your candidate space helps avoid unpleasant surprises on exam day.
Cyclades Internal Messaging: The Channel to Monitor First
Most candidates think that information arrives via email. Since the 2023 session, several academies (Lyon, Versailles, Rennes) use the Cyclades internal messaging module to transmit the most sensitive notifications: room changes, exam postponements, missing supporting documents.
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This messaging is found directly in your candidate space on the exams-concours.gouv.fr portal. The relevant rectorates indicate that “any new important information will first be visible in the Cyclades space,” sometimes even before a traditional email is sent.
In practical terms, this means that a candidate who only checks their email may miss a request for additional documents. Make it a habit to log into your space at least once a week during the registration period and before the exams. Before looking to track your exam file on Cyclades by other means, first check this internal messaging.
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File Status on Cyclades: Understanding Each Displayed Step
When you open your candidate space, your file displays a status. This status evolves as it is processed by the rectorate. Knowing how to read it helps avoid unnecessary contact with the administration.
The Most Common Statuses and Their Meanings
- Registration in progress: your file has been created, but it may be missing some documents or validation from your institution (for school candidates). Check the list of required documents in the “supporting documents” tab.
- Registration validated: the rectorate has accepted your registration. You can download your application summary in PDF format. Keep it: it is your proof of registration.
- Convocation available: your convocations for the exams are accessible. Download and print them without delay, as the platform may be overloaded in the days leading up to the exams.
- Results published: your grades or eligibility can be viewed. Depending on the exam, a detailed grade report may be downloaded in the following days.
If your file remains stuck on “registration in progress” several weeks after the deadline, contact your institution (school candidate) or directly the rectorate of your academy (individual candidate).
School Candidate or Individual: Two Different Paths
A school candidate often has their registration managed in part by their high school or training center. The status may remain pending until the institution has finalized the submission to the rectorate. You may not have control over this step.
An individual candidate manages everything themselves. They are the ones who submit the documents, validate the exam choices, and ensure that the file is complete. Each missing document blocks the transition to the next status.
Supporting Documents and Candidate Summary: The Documents to Archive
Cyclades allows you to submit documents (identity card, proof of residence, exam accommodation certificate) directly from the candidate space. The requested format is generally PDF or JPEG, with a maximum size indicated on the submission page.
You may have noticed that a rejected document does not always display an explicit error message? Check the status of each document in the dedicated section. A document marked “pending validation” has not yet been accepted by the rectorate.
The signed application summary is the document to keep as a priority. It proves that you are indeed registered for a specific exam session. Several rectorates recommend that candidates export and archive their Cyclades file in PDF format as soon as the status changes to “validated.”
Cyclades File Transfer in Case of Change of Academy
A move or change of institution during the school year complicates file tracking. The academies of Toulouse and Aix-Marseille specify in their candidate FAQ that the transfer must be requested directly via Cyclades.
After the request, check that the new academy has properly taken over your entire history: previous registrations, documents already submitted, granted exam accommodations. Without this verification, some registrations may not be considered for the current session.
If you notice that elements are missing after the transfer, contact the rectorate of your new academy with your candidate number, your name, your first names, your date of birth, and a copy of your identity card. The sooner you react, the easier the correction will be.
Connection Issues with Cyclades: What to Do
A forgotten identifier or an expired password blocks access to the entire file. The login page offers a “Forgot identifier or password” link that sends a reset email to the address associated with the account.
- Check your spam and junk mail if the reset email does not arrive within minutes.
- Look for the account activation message from Cyclades in your old emails, which contained your identifier.
- If your email address has changed, the rectorate is the only contact able to update this information. Prepare a copy of your identity card and your candidate number before contacting them.
FranceConnect is an alternative if your Cyclades account was linked to it. The connection then goes through your Ameli, impots.gouv.fr, or La Poste credentials.
Tracking an exam file on Cyclades relies on two reflexes: regularly check the internal messaging of the platform and archive each validated document. Candidates who waste time are almost always those who discover a problem the day before the exams, when the rectorate services are the least available.