The Italian Ministry of Higher Education and Research (IMAT Exam) 2024 was developed by Cambridge Assessment Admission Testing, the world’s leader in the development of university admission tests. Cambridge Assessment Admission Testing was contracted by Italy’s Higher Education and Research Ministry to develop a test specifically designed for English-speaking medical graduates in Italy.
In a broad sense, IMAT is an entrance test for MBBS (Master of Medicine) and Bachelor of Surgery (Bachelor of Surgery) in Italy. It is similar to the NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Tertiary Admission Test) in India.
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How to apply for IMAT Exam 2024?
Step 1: Pre-enrollment
Non-EU students can only pre-register. Since EU students are not required to pre-register, EU students can enroll at any Italian medical school by visiting the nearest consulate to get the “Declaration of value” paper.
Step 2: IMAT Registration
Pre-enrollment is followed by IMAT Registration. IMAT Registration is an online application that students must complete in order to sit for the exam. Applications are available in July and must be submitted as soon as they are available. If you are interested in applying to one of the top medical schools, you must apply as soon as they release their applications.
Step 3: Giving IMAT Exam
In the month of September, the IMAT exam is conducted. So according to your selected location, you have to reach on time. And accordingly, after identification seats are allotted and given instructions on the conduct of the exam.
Step 4: IMAT Rankings and University Enrollment
The IMAT exam is given in the month of September. You must therefore arrive in plenty of time for the place you have chosen. After an identity check, seats are assigned and instructions are given on how to complete the exam.
NOTE:- You can apply only to 1 medical university!
IMAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
According to the IMAT examination eligibility criteria, a student will be considered for the IMAT examination only if he or she is 17 years of age or above and has passed the 12th grade examination from a recognised board and obtained at least 60 marks in (PCB) Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Format of IMAT
IMAT is a mandatory exam for students who are interested in studying in Italian Universities. The IMAT Online exam is written with pen and paper and lasts 100 minutes. There are 60 questions in total in the exam. The questions are multiple choice and there are 5 options to choose from.
For every right answer, 1.5 points are awarded. While for the wrong answer, -0.4 is allotted and no marks for no answer. To write in the exam, the calculator is not provided and the exam is divided into 4 sections.
IMAT Exam Syllabus
IMAT Syllabus consists of 4 sections, namely:-
- Section 1: Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge
- Section 2: Biology
- Section 3: Chemistry
- Section 4: Physics and Maths
For admission to the top Italian colleges, what is a good IMAT score?
Medical students with scores between 0 to 15 or 16 to 35 are reportedly ineligible for admission to prestigious medical schools. Therefore, passing IMAT with scores between 36 and 46 will be sufficient to get you into the best medical school in Italy. Additionally, a score of 50 or higher will be more than enough to get you into the college of your choice.
Nonetheless, what qualifies as a decent score is subjective and is determined by variables including the amount of competition, the number of seats available, and whether you are an EU or non-EU candidate.
It should be emphasized that while EU students can score around 50, it is crucial for non-EU students to obtain 50 or more, preferably at least 55.
IMAT Universities
- University of Bari
- University of Bologna
- University of Messina
- University of Milan
- University of Milan-Bococca
- University of Turin
- University of Siena
- University of Padova
- University of Rome
- University of Pavia
IMAT Minimum Score 2022
| University | Non EU Seats | Score |
| University of Bari | 11 | 44.1 |
| University of Bologna | 20 | 51.5 |
| University of Messina | 42 | 42.9 |
| University of Turin | 32 | 49.9 |
| University of Siena | 15 | 44.9 |
| University of Padova | 20 | 52.9 |
| University of Pavia | 40 | 43.8 |
How to Prepare for IMAT?
A student will need to buy some reference material or use the sample papers from last year to practice on a daily basis. In addition, your own skills and knowledge are very important for passing the IMAT. That’s why it’s considered difficult. Therefore, it’s important to plan carefully, put in a lot of work, and practice regularly. This will ensure that your dream of becoming a doctor is strong.
Conclusion
IMAT 2024 score is likely to rise due to several factors and challenges. As it becomes more difficult and requires more efforts due to the intense competition that already exists in all medical universities in Italy, it is important to use high-quality study materials and take as many practical examinations as possible.
Have faith and prepare yourself well to study MBBS in Italy.
Best of luck to you.