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IMAT 2026 Exam Date OFFICIALLY Announced! (September 30th)
Updated · Official MUR Notice (3 July 2026)
IMAT 2026 Exam Date Updated
IMAT 2026 Exam Date Updated
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
The date has changed. In its official notice of 3 July 2026, the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) has set the IMAT 2026 for Wednesday, 30 September 2026 — for English-taught Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. If you saw an earlier date, this is the one that counts.
Date: 30 Sep 2026
Medicine · Dentistry · Vet
English-taught
Official MUR notice
Format: coming soon
Published July 2026 · by IMAT Nerd · Source: official MUR notice of 3 July 2026 (linked above)
Update — 3 July 2026: MUR has revised the IMAT 2026 exam date to Wednesday, 30 September 2026. This replaces any
earlier date you may have seen. Everything below reflects the latest official notice — always confirm on the MUR website before you plan.
At a glance
The essential facts
Exam date
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Applies to
Medicine · Dentistry · Vet
Language
English-taught courses
Admission test
IMAT (national)
Exam format
To be confirmed*
Source
Official MUR notice (3 Jul)
*The exam format, syllabus and number of questions are not yet confirmed for 2026. MUR is expected to publish a further decree with the final structure — we break it down the moment it lands.
Quick navigation
In this article
1 · The official date
Exactly what MUR confirmed — and who it applies to.
2 · What it means for you
Why a fixed late-September date shapes your game plan.
3 · The format is still pending
What we know, and the 2025 exam as a reference.
4 · Your plan to 30 September
A phased, week-by-week revision roadmap.
5 · The official notice
Read the MUR announcement for your records.
6 · FAQ
Fast answers to the questions everyone's asking.
The headline
The official date: 30 September 2026
If you've been refreshing the MUR website waiting for certainty — you can stop. The date is set, and it has been updated.
According to the official MUR notice of 3 July 2026, the IMAT 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The same date applies across every English-taught programme that uses the test: Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry & Dental Prosthodontics, and Veterinary Medicine. One national exam, one date, sat everywhere on the same day.
This supersedes any earlier date that circulated. From today, there is a single, firm finish line to build your preparation around — the very end of September.
Mark it everywhere. Put 30 September 2026 on your calendar, on your wall, and make it your phone wallpaper. Every study session from now on has a clear deadline.
Read this twice
What the new date means for you
A confirmed date is a gift — but only if you use it. Here's the honest take: the good news, and the warning that comes with it.
A clear, final deadline
No more guessing between dates. You now have one fixed target — 30 September — to structure every week of revision around.
A full run into autumn
A late-September exam gives you the whole summer to move from "I've covered it" to "I've mastered it" — especially on high-yield topics.
But the bar rises too
Everyone gets the same runway — so average scores tend to climb. Competition will be fiercer, not gentler.
The takeaway: don't let a clear date lull you into coasting. Lock in, execute a real plan, and turn this summer into points. There are zero excuses left.
Still to come
The exam format is still pending
Here's the one caveat. While the date is now confirmed, the exact format, syllabus and number of questions for 2026 have not been finalised. MUR is expected to publish a further decree with the definitive structure. As soon as it's out, we'll break down every change — here and on the channel.
Until then, the smartest move is to prepare against the most recent known structure. For reference, this is how the IMAT has looked in recent years (treat it as a guide only — the 2026 decree may adjust it):
| Section (recent format) | Questions* | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Reading & general knowledge | 4 | Comprehension and broad academic awareness |
| Logical reasoning & problems | 5 | Critical thinking under time pressure |
| Biology | 23 | The largest, highest-weighted science section |
| Chemistry | 15 | General and organic chemistry fundamentals |
| Physics & Mathematics | 13 | Combined quantitative and physical-science section |
| Total questions* | 60 multiple-choice |
| Duration* | 100 minutes |
| Marking* | +1.5 correct · 0 blank · −0.4 wrong (negative marking) |
*Reference only. These figures reflect the recent (2024–2025) format and are not confirmed for 2026. Wait for the official MUR structure decree before treating any number as final — we'll update this page the moment it drops.
Zero excuses
Your plan to 30 September
From early July you have roughly 12 weeks. That's plenty to peak on exam day — if you phase it properly. Here's a simple, battle-tested structure to build your revision around.
| Phase | Window | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Foundations | July | One full pass of the whole syllabus; fix gaps in Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Maths |
| 2 · Mastery | August | Deep, topic-by-topic mastery of high-yield areas; drill worked problems and shortcuts |
| 3 · Application | Early September | Full timed mocks + solved past papers; hunt down and crush weak areas |
| 4 · Peak & taper | Mid–late September | Light, sharp revision; nail timing and exam-day routine; arrive calm on 30 Sept |
Front-load the high-yield
Biology carries the most marks — give it the most time, early. Don't leave it to hope in the final week.
Practise under real timing
The IMAT is as much a speed test as a knowledge test. Simulate the clock and the negative marking often.
Review every mock properly
Your score comes from your mistakes. Log every wrong answer, find the pattern, and close the gap.
Protect your peak
Don't cram new content in late September. Consolidate, sleep, and walk in fresh — a rested brain scores higher.
Straight from the source
Read the official notice
Want it in writing? Read the official MUR notice (3 July 2026) confirming the 30 September 2026 date, and keep the link for your records — useful for planning, visa timelines and simply having the source in hand.
📄 IMAT 2026 — Official MUR Notice (3 July 2026)
The Ministry's official announcement confirming the exam date for English-taught Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
The IMAT 2026 is confirmed for Wednesday, 30 September 2026, per the official MUR notice of 3 July 2026. It’s a single national exam sat on the same day everywhere. This date replaces any earlier one you may have seen.
The English-taught single-cycle degrees admitted through the IMAT: Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry & Dental Prosthodontics, and Veterinary Medicine.
Not yet. The date is official, but the exact format, syllabus and number of questions are still pending. MUR is expected to release a further decree with the final structure — we’ll break it down as soon as it’s published.
Yes — an earlier date had circulated, but MUR’s notice of 3 July 2026 sets the exam for 30 September 2026. Always treat the most recent official notice as final.
You can open the official MUR notice directly from this page (the button above). Always cross-check details on the official MUR and Universitaly websites.
Structure it: a full syllabus pass, then topic mastery, then timed mocks and past papers, then a light taper into exam week. Front-load Biology and practise under real timing with negative marking.
Registration windows, results and ranking (scrolling) dates are set separately by MUR and Universitaly each year. Watch for the follow-up decree and the official portals for exact deadlines.
Two options below: the one-month intensive IMAT LIVE Course (starting 1 August) if you want structure and accountability, or the self-paced Crash Course if you want to start immediately with all the high-yield material.
You've got the date. Now go and earn your seat.
30 September 2026 is locked in — the only variable left is your score. Start today and turn these next 12 weeks into an offer from an Italian medical school. Pick the path that fits you:
🔥 IMAT LIVE Course (starts 1 August) — a hardcore, one-month intensive cohort where we go through everything together, so you're 100% ready for 30 September.
⚡ Crash Course — study at your own pace with all the high-yield material, lectures, notes and past papers. Start immediately.
Last updated: July 2026
Source: official MUR notice of 3 July 2026 confirming the IMAT 2026 exam date (read the notice).
The exam format, syllabus and question count for 2026 are pending a further MUR decree and will be updated here once released.
Disclaimer: exam dates, rules and structure are set by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and may be updated. This article
is an independent summary by IMAT Nerd — always confirm the latest details on the official MUR and Universitaly websites before making decisions.