IMAT Annual Calendar:
Critical Deadlines, Test Dates & Scrolling
The authoritative step-by-step timeline for Italian medical admissions: Universitaly registration windows, 13:30 CEST simultaneous kickoff, barcode score releases, and weekly scrolling allocations.
Never Miss a Deadline
"Failing to confirm continued interest ('conferma di interesse') after a scrolling round results in permanent exclusion from the national ranking."
National Allocation & Scrolling Decision Tree
Failure = Permanent Disqualification
5 Dedicated Interactive SVG Analytics Engines
Section weighting reallocation, cognitive type distribution, 7-year cohort growth, score compression, and venue variances
Syllabus Reallocation: Cambridge vs CINECA
Shift from Critical Thinking to Science Mastery
Question Cognitive Classification
Abstract Deduction vs Direct Factual Recall
Favored native English logic thinkers, reading speed, and complex data graph interpretation.
Directly aligned with Italian High School (Liceo Scientifico) curriculum and strict biomedical terminology.
Score Tier Density Shift: 2024 vs 2026
Tripling of the elite 70+ point population
7-Year Global Applicant Growth Trajectory
Total anonymous examinees sitting the IMAT worldwide
Global Test Venue Score Variance
Exam venue averages across Italian domestic vs international hubs
Milan, Bologna, Padua, Pavia examinees
Rome, Naples, Bari, Catania examinees
33 Global centres (London, NY, Dubai, etc.)
Six Critical Admissions Phases
From initial diplomatic pre-enrolment through final seat reallocation rounds.
Universitaly Pre-Enrolment Closes (Non-EU)
Non-EU candidates residing abroad must complete their Universitaly application for their single selected university, specifying their local diplomatic mission for visa processing.
Decree Publication & Test Registration Opens
MUR releases the annual decree detailing exact quota allocations, test venues, fee payment deadlines, and Universitaly portal test registration links.
Official IMAT Test Day Worldwide
The 100-minute paper examination takes place concurrently across 33 global international centres and 17 Italian university campuses.
Anonymous Barcode Results Published
Scores are published by barcode/label code on Universitaly without personal names. Candidates can cross-reference their personal sheet barcode with national percentiles.
Personal Answer Sheets in Universitaly Area
Candidates access their personal portal area to view scanned optical answer sheets, assigned raw marks, and personal data cards (scheda anagrafica).
National Merit Ranking & First Scrolling Round
The national merit ranking goes live with ASSEGNATO and PRENOTATO status allocations. Subsequent weekly scrolling rounds (scorrimenti) proceed until quotas are fulfilled.