Confirmed for 2026
Date and course group
D.M. 1005/2026 confirms 29 September 2026 for the admission test covering English-taught Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, and Veterinary Medicine.
IMAT 2026
IMAT 2026: official date, format, and key deadlines
MUR D.M. 1005/2026 now defines the 2026 English-language admission test. Review the confirmed exam date, registration window, question distribution, timing, and scoring in one source-led guide.
Confirmed test date
Reviewed
Official status
The binding 2026 rules, without guesswork
D.M. 1005/2026 confirms the date, registration period, question mix, timing, and scoring. MUR has also published a later correction to the venue table.
Confirmed format
Questions, timing, and scoring
The test has 60 questions with five options in 100 minutes. Correct answers score +1.5, incorrect answers -0.4, and omitted answers 0 points.
Registration and venues
Deadlines and test location
Universitaly registration runs from 26 August until 15:00 (GMT+2) on 9 September. Candidates should also check MUR's corrected venue notice and their university call.
Source-first summary
Use D.M. 1005/2026 for the binding exam rules, then verify registration, payment, preferences, and venue details on Universitaly and the relevant university website.
Official 2026 format
60 questions across five official groupings
D.M. 1005/2026 confirms the following distribution for the 2026/27 admission cycle. MEDichondria separates Physics and Mathematics in study planning while respecting their combined exam allocation.
Total questions
60
Time allowed
100 minutes
| 2026 section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading skills and knowledge acquired during studies | 4 |
| Logical reasoning and problem solving | 5 |
| Biology | 23 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Physics and Mathematics combined | 13 |
| Total | 60 |
Official 2026 scoring
Correct answer
+1.5
Incorrect answer
-0.4
Unanswered
0
These values are confirmed by D.M. 1005/2026. Always follow any later official correction published by MUR.
Prepare to the published rules
Turn the official format into a practical study plan
Build durable subject knowledge, use targeted practice to repair gaps, and introduce full 100-minute simulations as the exam approaches.
Strengthen the foundations
Build the six subject areas against the official 2026 content scope, then use results to target weak topics.
Practise the official timing
Progress from focused sets to full 60-question simulations within the confirmed 100-minute limit.
Verify your logistics
Check Universitaly, your university call, and the corrected MUR venue notice before test day.
Verify every important update at the source
MEDichondria summarises official material for preparation. MUR, Universitaly, and the relevant university call remain the binding sources for dates, eligibility, registration, places, and test rules.
Last reviewed
- Official pageD.M. 1005/2026 and annexesThe binding MUR decree defining the 2026 date, format, timing, scoring, registration process, content scope, and available places. (opens in a new tab)
- Official noticeCorrected IMAT venue noticeMUR's 26 August correction to the table of Italian and international test locations attached to D.M. 1005/2026. (opens in a new tab)
Questions students ask
IMAT 2026 questions, answered carefully
These answers reflect D.M. 1005/2026 and the MUR venue correction available on 2 September 2026.
When is the IMAT 2026 admission test?
D.M. 1005/2026 schedules the English-language admission test for Tuesday, 29 September 2026, for Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, and Veterinary Medicine.
Is the full IMAT 2026 format confirmed?
Yes. MUR D.M. 1005 of 6 August 2026 defines the exam format and contents for the 2026/27 admission cycle: 60 five-option questions in 100 minutes.
When can I register for IMAT 2026?
Online registration through Universitaly runs from 26 August 2026 until 15:00 (GMT+2) on 9 September 2026. Follow the payment and preference steps shown in the portal and your university call.
Where should I verify new IMAT 2026 information?
Use MUR, Universitaly, and the official call published by the relevant university. Those sources take priority over any preparation website, including MEDichondria.
MEDichondria workspace
Prepare with the official 2026 format in view.
Build durable knowledge across the IMAT subjects, practise consistently, and rehearse the confirmed 60-question, 100-minute exam conditions.