The IMAT 2025 was held on September 17, 2025.
IMAT 2025 Paper
IMAT 2025 Paper with Answers Download
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Updated: IMAT 2025 Results, Cut Offs and Rankings
How Many Students Took the IMAT 2025
A larger number of students than usual registered for the IMAT this year (over 13,000). We should, however, note that the final number can be impacted downwards by those who failed to make it on time, were denied entry or had their exams invalidated due to breaking the rules.
While it remains to be seen how many students actually managed to sit the test successfully, we can assume that the number of students has increased compared to 2025.
Does this mean that cut-offs will increase? Not necessarily.
How Many Seats are Available for Medicine in 2025
Overall, there were 1049 EU seats and 553 non-EU seats in medicine in Italy for 2025, which also includes seats for dentistry and veterinary medicine. Tor Vergata also announced an additional 150 non-EU seats for medicine in a new campus in Tirana Albania.
Overall, this is an increase in total seat numbers compared to last year.
Was the IMAT 2025 Hard?
In our opinion, the IMAT 2025 was, overall, more difficult than the 2024 IMAT, particularly in the biology section. This is important given that the 2024 paper saw a massive spike in cut-offs as compared to previous years.
It should be noted that the IMAT 2025 was still more straightforward than the Cambridge era tests.
IMAT 2025 Reading Skills and Knowledge Acquired During Studies Analysis (4 Questions)
This section comprised 4 questions, 3 of which went to reading skills and 1 went to general knowledge. This goes against the previous 2 years trend where general knowledge was the bulk of this section.
The reading skills questions (Q1, Q2 and Q4) were fairly straightforward, relying on text analysis as opposed to knowledge of grammar theory. There was a lot of focus on medical-related text topics, something we focused on in our reading skills practice questions.
The general knowledge question (Q3) was very specific and can be considered a difficult question.
IMAT 2025 Logical Reasoning Analysis (5 Questions)
Q5 and Q6 were both similar to typical logical deduction questions, while Q7 and Q8 were fairly straightforward logical reasoning questions. The last question of this section could be solved by applying a graphical understanding of an analogue clock.
Overall, these questions were far more basic than those of the Cambridge era. There were also no Critical Thinking questions, which follows the trend set by last year’s paper.
IMAT 2025 Biology Analysis (23 Questions)
The IMAT 2025 Biology section was the most interesting development as compared to 2024. Luckily, the section was more difficult. Why do we say that it is a good thing? Because in 2024, the questions were so basic that it made it impossible to distinguish materially between well-prepared students and underprepared students. This was the cause of the massive spike in cutoffs for 2024.
We previously warned students not to assume that 2025 was going to be as easy as 2024, nor to assume that the topics would be free from anatomy and physiology. The 2025 paper question types affirm this warning.
The question allocations were as follows:
- 7 questions on cellular respiration (Q10, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q14, Q22, Q23)
- 3 questions on muscles (Q16, Q17, Q24)
- 2 questions on enzymes (Q20, Q21)
- 2 questions on eukaryotic cells (Q27, Q28)
- 2 questions on biological reactions (Q19, Q30)
- 1 question on cell membranes (Q29)
- 1 question on histology (Q15)
- 1 question on gas transport in the blood (Q18)
- 1 question on bones (Q31)
- 1 question on hormones (Q32)
- 1 question on biological molecules (Q26)
- 1 question on the liver (Q25)
Overall, the IMAT featured mostly questions from the topics that our course emphasises as having a higher yield. This was clearly shown in their overwhelming focus on cellular respiration. Unlike the Cambridge era, the IMAT writers have now taken the liberty to focus heavily on one or two topics. This shows the importance of understanding the most important topics of biology, as they can be the bulk of the section.
Overall, the questions were written in a straightforward manner but were more difficult than those in 2024.
For 2026 candidates, this shows the importance of focusing heavily on the most important topics of biology, as they clearly dominate the question allocations. It also shows that the less important topics can still feature and are thus worth doing, unless one is very short on time.
IMAT 2025 Chemistry Analysis (15 Questions)
The chemistry section for 2025 was similar in difficulty to 2024, but the types of questions were far less practical and mathematical in nature. Instead, the focus lay on chemistry theory.
The question allocations were as follows:
- 2 questions on redox reactions (Q34 and Q35)
- 2 questions on chemical bonds (Q36 and Q38)
- 2 questions on acids and bases (Q39 and Q40)
- 2 questions on biological molecules (Q44 and Q47)
- 1 question on the periodic table (Q37)
- 1 question on gas laws (Q33)
- 1 question on chemical equilibrium (Q41)
- 1 question on aromatic compounds (Q43)
- 1 question on kinetics (Q42)
- 1 question on inorganic nomenclature (Q45)
- 1 question on atomic structure (Q46)
Overall, the chemistry section focused heavily on the more high-yield topics as defined by our course. Less usually assessed topics, such as aromatic compounds, did make a feature, but the bulk was in the typically essential topics.
While not as extreme as the biology section, the IMAT writers seem to select certain topics that they like to ask about more than once, as opposed to asking just one question on a certain topic. This creates dangers for students who do not dedicate enough time to individual topics.
IMAT 2025 Math Analysis (7 questions)
The math section was a bit more challenging. The question allocation was as follows:
- 2 questions on standard algebra (Q53 and Q54)
- 1 question on square root inequalities (Q48)
- 1 question on trigonometric inequalities (Q49)
- 1 question on set theory (Q50)
- 1 question on polynomials (Q51)
- 1 question on geometry (Q52)
Overall, these questions often required more in-depth knowledge than just the basics. Typical favourites like exponents, logs and probability were absent in 2025, while rare topics like set theory showed up.
IMAT 2025 Physics Analysis (6 questions)
The physics section was average in difficulty. The question allocations were as follows:
- 2 questions on electricity (Q56 and Q57)
- 1 question on kinematics (Q55)
- 1 question on Newton’s laws and friction (Q59)
- 1 question on gravitation (Q58)
- 1 question on fluid mechanics (Q60)
While the mathematical formula-based questions required a bit more knowledge than simply remembering the formula and plugging in variables, they were not overwhelmingly difficult. The theory questions were mostly moderate as well. Electricity has always been a favourite of the IMAT writers. Strangely, no thermodynamics questions featured at all this year
IMAT 2025 Cut-Off Predictions
Cut-offs are impacted by multiple variables. If we compare 2025 to 2024, we can say the following:
- Things that put upward pressure on cut-offs include the fact that there were more students applying for the IMAT this year than before
- Factors that put downward pressure on cut-offs include a more difficult exam compared to 2024. There is also the fact that there are more seats in 2025 as compared to 2024
- Then there are more ambiguous factors that we don’t know. This includes how well prepared students on average were this year compared to the previous year. For non-EUs, the number of students who applied (and successfully sat the test) at each university is also relevant.
Students always ask us to predict what the cut-offs will be after the IMAT is released. The truth is that no one can predict any meaningfully accurate cut-offs prior to the release of the rankings.
Important Lessons for the IMAT 2026
Reading Skills and Knowledge Acquired During Studies
- Passage comprehension can comprise a decent number of marks. It is not worth skipping
- General knowledge can be very hard to study for effectively, especially if there are not many questions and they are very specific
Logical Reasoning
- Critical Thinking has been missing for 2 years in a row, and thus, its importance is low. However, the skills developed in this subsection can still be beneficial for the Reading Skills section
Biology
- High-yield topics can dominate the entire section. In 2024, this topic was the central dogma of biology; in 2025, it was cellular respiration
- The 2024 trend of easy questions and no anatomy topics is not permanent!
- The new IMAT writers seem to prefer straightforwardly worded questions as opposed to the long, complex questions seen during the Cambridge era.
Chemistry
- In 2024, stoichiometry and calculations dominated. In 2025, theory dominated. It is important to have a wide understanding of chemistry
Overall
- The IMAT is growing in popularity. More students are applying
- The IMAT is less predictable than during the Cambridge era
- The IMAT writers can heavily focus on certain topics
- Questions are written in a more straightforward way compared to the Cambridge era
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77 responses
Hi!
Do you think 65.1 Will be enough as eu to pavia?
Thank you!
Based on the level of difficulty of the exam, it seems like you have good chances as an EU with that score. We cant really give estimates of cutoffs when no data has yet been released however.
Where are the answers?
The answers are in green on the paper, we will publish the worked solutions shortly
Hi, would you say about 58 points as an eu would be sufficient for tor vergata?
As an EU I would say your chances are good. It is not possible to promise anything however
With around 52-55 marks, do i have a chance as non eu in tor vergatta?
Its hard to say for a non-EU with these kinds of scores. Theres a lot of variables at work when it comes to cut offs
I am not sure if I scored 52 or 54 but as an EU would you think I stand a chance? I put Bologna as a 1st choice as they increased their seats but not banking on it, more on the other choice (2nd Pavia, 3rd Cagliari, Bari, Messina etc…)
The exam was a bit harder this year, which does increase the chances for you. However, there are plenty of other factors at work as well, so we cant say much just based on the exam itself.
Hi! I did not get a very high score: i probably got 48.3. However I want to go study in Messina or Cagliari (the universities where, usually, the entry score is lower). Do you think I have a chance?
Its very hard to say at this point what the cutoffs will be, as all we have to go by is the difficulty of the exam paper. There are many other factors at play besides this. At this stage you still have a chance, but we need to wait until the scores come out to have a better idea of the likelihood.
Dear IMAT buddy Team!
I have a question regarding the anonymous list wich will be published on 25th Sept – Can I identify my result in the list? Is the perosnal barcode somewhere written in the provate area of universitaly? Or can I only Identify my result if I remember the code from the test day?
Unfortunately, you need to remember at least part of the code to know your results in the anonymous rankings.
I don’t remember getting this code, where do I find it?
It is unfortunately too late now, as it was on your paper. You will need to wait until your personal results are released
Sir, it’s being said that there will be no IMAT exam in 2026.Could you please tell me whether it’s a rumor or a truth?
As of the time of writing this there is no reason to suspect the IMAT will be cancelled in 2026. There are rumors every year about the test being cancelled.
Dear Imat buddy Team! How can I identify my result in the anonymous ranking list which will be published on the 25th of sept? Will the personal barcode be somwhere written in the private area on universitaly? Or is the only chance to identify our results remembering the barcode from the test date?
Thank you
Unfortunately you need to remember at least part of the code to know your results in the anonymous rankings.
Thank you for your answer! When my code is in the anonymous list, does this mean that the test everthing went fine with the correction and it is valid?
Yes, if your code and the associated grade shows in the anonymous rankings then all your papers should have been collected and received correctly.
Hi IMAT buddy team! According to key I got 69.6 as a non EU candidate. How many chances for me to get admission? And my 1st choice university is Federico ll Naples. Can I change my university at the time of admission?
I would say your chances are good, but we cannot say anything for sure at this stage.
You cannot change your first choice at this stage unfortunately.
Thank you so much
As if I didn’t remember my code , so means I can’t check my result by anonymous ranking , but can you plz confirm that is there any difference between marks according to key and the actual result ?
The results are the same in the anonymous and final rankings
Hello. I am scoring around 64.6 as non eu for pavia. How much do you think will be the cut off ? Last year it was 70.2 and in 2023 it was 53 for non eu. Is my admission possible? If not can I take admission in any other college?
The exam was harder this year, so there is no need to give up hope. However, with the limited data we have at this point I cannot predict if your score is going to be enough. We will need to wait until the rankings
So my scores aren’t enough? :(
Can I change college now? Are there no chances for me?
There are chances, as we dont have the rankings yet. 64.6 is a good score, so you definitively have hope. There is however no way to say for sure what the required score will be until the rankings are released. So for now, remain optimistic and lets hope for the best.
Regarding changing the university choices, no this is not possible at this stage
Is it possible to get catania as a non eu with 55 marks?
it is a bit too early to say.
Dear Imat Buddy Team!
Do you know why there is so much time between the release of the anonymous ranking lists and the release of the personal results?
Its due to administrative reasons. A lot of people take the IMAT and to organize everything takes a lot of time.
Hello , any hope at all with a score of exactly 50 for Luigi Vantivelli as a non-EU , a sheets form is being circulated where people entered their scores and the out of and there were already 48 people with scores higher then mine , and the 49th person had exactly 40 ; do these forms usually have good reliability .For the most part I lost all hope , but I was wondering if you’d have any tips if I would like to try again especially as someone who is working full-time .vs.people who have all the time in the world to study / or sometimes are even already in med school ,I also had to take the exam in Canada where it was at 4am ,and I found that to be absolutely brutal and unfair ,any tips /guidance?
I would not place too much value on forms like this, as anyone can write anything. As for next year, it is hard to balance with full time work, so I would suggest starting your study well in advance to make up for the lost time. If its possible to take some time off for intense study before the exam that is of course ideal, as intense study towards the end is desirable. It might also be worth taking the exam closer to Europe if possible if the timing of the test is a factor
but would you say I have a fighting chance at all with a score like that : /
Until the rankings come out, yes there is a chance.
which one is much more difficult? IMAT 2023 or IMAT 2025?
The IMAT 2023 had a more complicated way of asking questions, as appose to the straight forward nature of the 2025 exam
Hi!
If I have a score 34-37, do I have chances to get in to Bari or Cagliari ?
Unfortunately, the chances are quite low
My score is 56. non eu for Torvergata. Do ı still have a chance or it is impossible for me?
It is not impossible until we see the rankings, at this stage there are too many unknown variables
Where are the anonymous rankings published?
I will publish them on the forum and send an email later as well
Where I can found the the the forum with the rankings?
They are not yet uploaded
Regarding to the anonymous result, do you think with the score of 57, is there any chance for medicine in Ancona ?
It depends on a lot of factors, such as your EU or non-EU status, as well as what candidates applied to this university. The anonymous results do not show how many people applied to each university.
I got 67.3 any chance for Milan non eu
I wouldnt give up hope until the final rankings are released. It is not possible to say in advance what the cutoffs will be
Is it possible to get into any university with the score50 as an EU?You can tell me just an estimate. If there is no chance, I’m gonna give up any hope.So I can prepare well from now on for next year.
I would not give up hope until the final rankings are released. While we have anonymous rankings, they do not distinguish between EU and non-EU. There is thus no sure way to say whether your score is enough as an EU
Dear IMAT Buddy
Hello! I just I want to know when registration opens for next year and when I can register for the exam. I also want to know where I can find the exams from previous years and the correction as well.
However, I would like to inquire about sources from which I can study for the test.
Thanks in advance
The registration dates for 2026 are not yet announced. As for past papers and worked solutions, you can find them on our website here: https://www.imatbuddy.com/imat-past-papers/
Hi, I got 72.2 in IMAT. As a non eu student, is this score enough for Pavia?
Id say its quite likely, but we cannot know for sure until the rankings are finalised.
Hello, can I ask you what kind of books you used to gain your brilliant score?
Hello!
Are the personal results already published? I don‘t find them on universitaly website.
Thank you
They seem to be a bit slow on releasing them, they should be out soon
Thank you – do you think they will be still published today?
They should be yes
Hello
do you know if the resutls are published yet? I don‘t know if its just me who still cannot see them
Kind regards
Yes they are out now
If I scored 57’1 in the IMAT do I have any chances as an eu student?
Id say for an EU the chances are good if you are not picky on where you are going. We will have to wait and see however
Hi,
The Non eu list for Pavia has been published, and I am ranked 37th. Since only 3 students applied for through Marco Polo quota, will the remaining two seats from that quota be transferred to the non eu category?
I have uploaded the Marco Polo seats for Pavia, you can see them here: https://www.imatbuddy.com/imat-2025-cut-offs-and-rankings/
My question was different
They should go to non-EU candidates.
As per the Pavia call for applications…
”In absence of adequate applications, the places not covered by the Marco Polo quotas will be assigned to the Non-EU students’ quota. Places not covered by the latter quota will be assigned to EU students and non-EU students residing in Italy.”
You can read the call here: https://en.unipv.it/sites/sten/files/2025-08/BANDO%20MEDICINE%20AND%20SURGERY_English%20version%202025.pdf
Dear IMAT buddy
I don’t remember my non EU IMAT test ID. I can’t find it my personal section on the universitaly portal. I havent been able to reach my personal result. The university of Padua has relased the result. However, there is no list of names, only result with the test ID. How can I found my test ID and my ranking?
thank you
You should be able to find this information in your personal area of Universitaly. If not you need to reach out to your university and ask what has happened.
Sir when did the pre enrollment start previous year, in the academic year 2025/2026?
As a non eu student can I apply to more than 1 university
If you are classified as a non-EU student you can only pre-enroll to one public university. Keep in mind that even if you do not hold EU or EU equivalent citizenship, a long term Italian residence permit might make you an EU student