About IMAT

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About the International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT)

IMAT 2021

We have received a very high number of registrations for IMAT. Unfortunately we are not able to expand the test centre capacities due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions globally.

We do receive cancellations and we recommend checking the UniversItaly registration page to see if any space has become available.

Covid-19

If there are any updates to IMAT 2021 due to Covid-19, we will share them with you on our dedicated Covid-19 web page.

Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing is working in conjunction with the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR) to develop and deliver the International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT). IMAT is a 100 minute subject-specific admissions test in English for applicants to medicine and surgery and dentistry courses. These courses are taught in English, with places open to both home and international students.

IMAT can be taken at authorised centres all over the world. See How to register for more information.

The test does not require a lot of extra study as it is a test of skills and knowledge that learners are expected to have already.

Please visit the MIUR website for detailed information about the test in the decree.

Test format

IMAT is a pen-and-paper test. It is divided into four sections:

Section 1: Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge

Section	What does it test?	Questions
Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge	Generic skills in problem solving, understanding argument, data analysis and inference; general knowledge.	22 multiple-choice questions

Please note, scores will be reported separately for Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge.

Section 2, 3 and 4: Scientific Knowledge

Section	What does it test?	Questions
Scientific Knowledge	The ability to apply scientific knowledge from school science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths.	38 multiple-choice questions

For more detailed information about the format of IMAT, see the IMAT test specification 2021.

Scoring and results

A candidate’s total score is calculated using the following formula:

1.5 points for each correct answer
-0.4 points for each wrong answer
0 points for each question not answered.

An overall total score will be reported, together with a score on each section.

For information about results and rankings, visit the UniversItaly website.

Dates and costs

IMAT dates

Registration opens: 30 June 2021 at 0900 CEST (Italy time)

Registration closes: 22 July 2021 at 1500 CEST (Italy time)

Bookings need to be made on the UniversItaly website. Please visit UniversItaly for more information.

Test date:

The test will take place on 9 September 2021. Visit the MIUR and Accesso Programmato websites for information.

The scheduled start times for international centres will vary, depending upon where they are in the world.

IMAT results

On 23 September 2021 CINECA, on behalf of MIUR, will publish only the rankings obtained by candidates, relative to each barcode label, on the reserved area of the UniversItaly portal, in full respect of personal data protection.

On 1 October 2021 candidates will be able to see their answer sheet, their score and their data sheet in the reserved area on the UniversItaly portal.

On 6 October 2021 national rankings with the candidates’ names will be published in the reserved area on UniversItaly portal.

IMAT costs

Candidates wishing to sit IMAT must pay an entry fee:

GBP 114.00
EUR 130.00
USD 164.00

IMAT at the University of Milan

Watch the video of international students at the University of Milan describing their course and how to approach the test.