Correct Answer: International Medical Admissions Test
2. IMAT is required for admission to which programs?
Engineering
Law
Medicine and Surgery (English-taught)
Business Studies
Correct Answer: Medicine and Surgery (English-taught)
3. IMAT is conducted under the authority of:
Italian Ministry of Universities and Research
European Commission
Italian Embassies
Individual universities
Correct Answer: Italian Ministry of Universities and Research
4. IMAT is usually conducted in which language?
Italian
French
Spanish
English
Correct Answer: English
5. IMAT consists of how many total questions?
50
60
70
80
Correct Answer: 60
6. The duration of the IMAT exam is:
80 minutes
90 minutes
100 minutes
120 minutes
Correct Answer: 100 minutes
7. Which section carries the highest number of questions in IMAT?
Logical Reasoning & General Knowledge
Biology
Chemistry
Physics & Mathematics
Correct Answer: Logical Reasoning & General Knowledge
8. How many Biology questions are usually included in IMAT?
15
18
20
22
Correct Answer: 18
9. Each correct answer in IMAT gives:
1 point
1.25 points
1.5 points
2 points
Correct Answer: 1.5 points
10. The penalty for each wrong answer in IMAT is:
-0.25
-0.4
-0.5
No penalty
Correct Answer: -0.4
11. Unanswered questions in IMAT receive:
-0.4 points
-0.25 points
1 point
0 points
Correct Answer: 0 points
12. IMAT is held how many times per year?
Once
Twice
Three times
Multiple times
Correct Answer: Once
13. IMAT is usually conducted in which month?
June
September
November
January
Correct Answer: September
14. Registration for IMAT is done through:
University websites
Italian embassies
Universitaly portal
EU education portal
Correct Answer: Universitaly portal
15. IMAT is required mainly for:
EU students only
Both EU and non-EU students
Italian citizens only
Non-EU students only
Correct Answer: Both EU and non-EU students
16. Admission through IMAT is based on:
Interview
High school grades
Nationality quota
Merit ranking
Correct Answer: Merit ranking
17. The maximum possible IMAT score is:
90
80
100
120
Correct Answer: 90
18. Which subject is NOT included in IMAT?
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Physics
Correct Answer: Computer Science
19. Physics questions in IMAT usually include:
Advanced calculus
Basic mechanics and thermodynamics
Quantum physics only
Engineering physics
Correct Answer: Basic mechanics and thermodynamics
20. Chemistry in IMAT mainly focuses on:
General and organic chemistry basics
Industrial chemistry
Biochemistry only
Chemical engineering
Correct Answer: General and organic chemistry basics
21. Logical reasoning questions in IMAT mainly test:
Medical knowledge
Memory skills
Analytical and critical thinking
Language translation
Correct Answer: Analytical and critical thinking
22. General Knowledge questions in IMAT usually cover:
Italian language only
Culture, history, and current affairs
Medical case studies
Engineering topics
Correct Answer: Culture, history, and current affairs
23. Biology questions in IMAT are generally based on:
High school biology syllabus
University-level medicine
Clinical practice
Research biology
Correct Answer: High school biology syllabus
24. Mathematics questions in IMAT mainly include:
Advanced statistics
Calculus II
Linear algebra
Basic algebra and geometry
Correct Answer: Basic algebra and geometry
25. The IMAT ranking list is published by:
Individual universities
Italian Ministry of Universities and Research
Italian embassies
European Union
Correct Answer: Italian Ministry of Universities and Research
26. Seats in IMAT are allocated based on:
Interview score
First come, first served
Merit-based ranking
Nationality preference
Correct Answer: Merit-based ranking
27. Non-EU students taking IMAT must also complete:
Language diploma
Pre-enrollment on Universitaly
Residence permit
Medical internship
Correct Answer: Pre-enrollment on Universitaly
28. IMAT scores are valid for:
The same academic year only
Two academic years
Three years
Lifetime
Correct Answer: The same academic year only
29. Choice of university preferences in IMAT is done:
After enrollment
During visa application
At the exam center
During online registration
Correct Answer: During online registration
30. If two candidates have the same IMAT score, priority is given based on:
Age
Section-wise score criteria
Nationality
Random selection
Correct Answer: Section-wise score criteria
31. Which section is considered most scoring for many IMAT candidates?
Physics & Mathematics
Chemistry
Biology
General Knowledge
Correct Answer: Biology
32. Preparation for IMAT mainly requires knowledge of:
High school science concepts
University medical books
Clinical training
Italian language law
Correct Answer: High school science concepts
33. IMAT exam centers are located:
Only in Italy
In Italy and selected international locations
Only in Europe
Only outside Italy
Correct Answer: In Italy and selected international locations
34. Which document is required on IMAT test day?
Visa letter
University admission letter
Valid passport or ID
Residence permit
Correct Answer: Valid passport or ID
35. Calculators during IMAT are:
Not allowed
Allowed
Allowed with permission
Allowed for math section only
Correct Answer: Not allowed
36. The IMAT exam is conducted in:
Paper-based format
Paper-based format (OMR)
Online CBT
Hybrid format
Correct Answer: Paper-based format (OMR)
37. Changes in IMAT rules are officially announced by:
Universities
Student unions
Italian Ministry of Universities and Research
Italian embassies
Correct Answer: Italian Ministry of Universities and Research
38. IMAT is classified as which type of admission test?
National standardized test
University-specific test
Private exam
Language proficiency test
Correct Answer: National standardized test
39. IMAT mainly assesses a candidate’s readiness for:
Italian language studies
Medical and scientific education
Business administration
Legal studies
Correct Answer: Medical and scientific education
40. The IMAT score determines:
Scholarship amount
Visa approval
Language exemption
Admission and university allocation
Correct Answer: Admission and university allocation
41. IMAT is mainly designed for entry into:
Undergraduate Medicine programs
Postgraduate Medicine programs
Nursing diplomas
Medical research fellowships
Correct Answer: Undergraduate Medicine programs
42. The Universitaly portal is mainly used for:
Visa processing
Pre-enrollment and admission procedures
Scholarship payments
Exam preparation
Correct Answer: Pre-enrollment and admission procedures
43. Which factor does NOT affect IMAT ranking?
Total score
Tie-break rules
Candidate nationality
Section scores
Correct Answer: Candidate nationality
44. The IMAT exam paper is identical for:
All candidates worldwide
Only EU students
Only Italian test centers
Only non-EU students
Correct Answer: All candidates worldwide
45. IMAT is best described as:
University entrance interview
Merit-based competitive exam
Language proficiency test
Medical licensing exam
Correct Answer: Merit-based competitive exam
46. Which subject has the lowest number of questions in IMAT?
Biology
Chemistry
Physics & Mathematics
Logical Reasoning
Correct Answer: Physics & Mathematics
47. Preparation time for IMAT is usually:
Several months
One week
One day
No preparation needed
Correct Answer: Several months
48. Which skill is most important for IMAT success?
Memorization only
Conceptual understanding
Italian fluency
Typing speed
Correct Answer: Conceptual understanding
49. IMAT preparation resources usually include:
Italian law books
Medical journals
University lecture notes
Practice MCQs and past papers
Correct Answer: Practice MCQs and past papers
50. Success in IMAT mainly depends on:
Strong fundamentals and practice
Luck only
Interview skills
Italian citizenship
Correct Answer: Strong fundamentals and practice
IMAT and University Admission Tests in Italy
The International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT) is a standardized entrance examination
required for admission to English-taught Medicine and Surgery programs in Italian public
universities. Conducted under the authority of the Italian Ministry of Universities and
Research, IMAT ensures a fair and merit-based selection process for both EU and non-EU
students. The test is held once a year and follows a uniform structure worldwide, making
it a reliable and transparent assessment of candidates’ academic readiness for medical
studies in Italy.
IMAT evaluates students through multiple-choice questions covering logical reasoning,
general knowledge, biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The exam is designed to
test conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills based on
high school–level science knowledge. Admission is granted strictly according to national
ranking, and scores are valid only for the academic year in which the test is taken. As
a result, IMAT plays a crucial role in regulating limited-seat medical programs and
maintaining high academic standards across Italian universities.
