01 · The field
18,368
candidates sat IMAT 2026
+68% since 2024
Up from 10,931 in 2024: 68% more applicants in just two years, competing for a limited number of seats.
IMAT 2027 · the journey starts in November
The only place you need for IMAT 2027.
Our IMAT 2027 programs open in November 2026. Start early, build your foundations properly, and walk into exam day knowing exactly where you stand.
1,000+ students prepared· 30,000+ community members· IMAT expertise since 2020
About Locomotive
IMAT preparation built by students who passed.
Locomotive was created by medical students who secured places at Italy's competitive medical schools.
Everything we teach comes from that experience: sitting the IMAT, understanding the Italian ranking system, and turning a score into a place in medicine.Our teaching comes from sitting the IMAT, understanding the Italian ranking system and securing a place in medicine.
Explore the Locomotive IMAT preparation systemWhat the IMAT 2026 results show
The IMAT is not just a knowledge exam.
The IMAT field is growing more competitive. Strategy, timing and an understanding of the ranking system now matter as much as what you know.
02 · The bar
73.0
points to reach the top 1,000
+9.2 vs 2025
In 2025, 63.8 was enough. The same rank now demands over 9 points more, and every rank moved up.
03 · The margin
~600
places for one correct answer
3× the 2024–25 effect
Around a score of 60, a single question moved candidates about 600 places, nearly three times the effect in 2024 or 2025.
Source: Locomotive analysis of the IMAT 2026 anonymous results. Scores reflect competition, not official admission cut-offs.
…which is exactly why every Locomotive IMAT program is built around structure, not guesswork.
IMAT 2027 programs
The structured system built to win the IMAT.
Thousands prepare every year. Only a fraction secure a seat. Our system is built so you're part of that fraction.
- Foundation
- Integration
- Pressure
- Calibration
flagship program
LOCO-School
The complete end-to-end framework. Master the 7-Block Compounding Model, eliminate blind spots, and secure your score with 1,000+ integrated practice questions.
Enter the system- Planner & structure7-Block Compounding Model with strictly controlled weekly deadlines.
- Testing & diagnostics42 weekly timed exams and 8 full IMAT simulations.
- Teaching & mentorship34 live interactive classes with direct access to mentors.
structured track
Forward to Medicine
The 7-Block Planner designed for independent momentum. Includes 1,000+ IMAT-style questions across lectures and exams.
- 75+ hours of content
- 42 weekly timed exams
- 8 full IMAT simulations
teaching mode
IMAT Classes
Live sessions covering the full IMAT syllabus for Biology, Physiology and Chemistry.
- 70+ hours of live teaching
- 34 interactive classes
- 3 major diagnostic simulations
precision drills
Physics & Math
The Precision Drill System and condensed concept sheets for rapid score improvement.
- 75+ hours of instruction
- 140+ structured classes
- 1,800+ IMAT-style practice questions
final stretch
Review & Mocks
High-difficulty diagnostics and full 60-question / 100-minute simulations for final pressure calibration.
- 25+ hours of mock analysis
- 8 full simulations
- 4,800+ pressure-tested questions
everything in one place
IMAT Command Center.
Thousands prepare every year. Only a fraction secure a seat. Your tools for the IMAT 2027 cycle.
IMAT CourseThe end-to-end framework to secure your medical seat.
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Score CalculatorWork out your IMAT score with the official weighting.
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1-on-1 StrategyA personal roadmap for international applicants.
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Live TrackerSeat numbers, deadlines and decree alerts as they land.
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LOCO-CastAudio insights you can learn from on the go.
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Knowledge BaseStraight answers about the Italian medical admission cycle.
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proven results
A better platform. Better outcomes.
Built for real IMAT success: exam-matched simulations, verified updates, and guidance from mentors who've already done it.
ProvenReal IMAT simulator
Real IMAT simulator
& weekly exam ecosystem
Train on an exam-matched engine. Master your timing, gauge the difficulty, and lock in your score.
Live tracker
Fast, verified updates
Alerts on deadlines, seat counts and rule changes, checked before we post them.
See the latest updates
One-to-one
Mentorship that's been there
Direct 1:1 guidance from medical students and doctors who passed the IMAT themselves.
Book a consultationgreetings from Italy
Why choose Italy for medical school.
World-class education, affordable fees and a life worth living. Here's why so many future doctors pick Italy.
01 · reputation
Globally recognised
Home to the world's oldest university. Italian medical degrees are respected internationally and recognised across the EU.
02 · admission
One exam decides
No interviews or portfolios. Your IMAT score sets your ranking. Add your school diploma and the standard paperwork, and you're in the race.
03 · mobility
Work almost anywhere
Practise across the EU with automatic recognition, or use your degree as a route to licensing exams in the UK, the US and beyond.
04 · cost
Affordable tuition
Far lower fees than the UK or US. At most public universities, fees are based on your family's income.
05 · life
A student life like nowhere else
History, art, food and lively university cities. Balance a demanding degree with the Italian way of living.
06 · funding
Scholarships available
Regional scholarships cover fees and often living costs, for both EU and non-EU students who qualify.
How scholarships work →fresh off the press
IMAT news & updates.
Verified updates from the Ministry and practical advice for your preparation.
in their own words
Built for 70+ performance.
A structured IMAT preparation system, in the words of students from our 2023–2025 cohorts.
RanPhysics & Math · 2024
First of all I want to thank to the physics and maths course admin. Because he is really kind person. Every time I ask question he definitely responded. Also like even if I missed classes he text and ask is everything going well how about our preparation like that. He's super good teacher and he explained everything clearly to everyone. I really recommend this course to any student.
MomoBio & Chem + Review · 2024
Classes are understandable. The admin explains theories and mechanisms in detail and uses some analogies if we cannot understand fully, which is so helpful. What is more, they share a number of questions and tests with us. Personally these questions were very important as I could see if my knowledge was enough.
ZinBiology & Chemistry · 2023
It was a really good choice for me to join the course. After I took the first public mock test, I realized that the way I'm studying is shallow. The FTM prepared me to a level that, even before the exam, I was sure that I could get above 60 at any level of difficulty. I recommended several comrades to join as well.
AyeshaIMAT Course · 2025
If you don't know where to start like I didn't, locomotive is the one for you! Every lesson struck the right balance between challenge and clarity, turning demanding material into something genuinely engaging. The study plan was structured in a way which made everything accessible without ever overloading me. I wholeheartedly recommend it!
YanaPhysics & Math · 2024
We covered everything from top to bottom. I had struggles with basic stuff and was finding it hard to study by myself because I didn't know where to start. It was 100 times better doing the course instead of trying on my own. I found the planners with the YouTube videos and the questions from the books very helpful.
PabloIMAT Review · 2025
Joined the review course and classes. Teacher explained the subjects well and was very helpful. Exams were good and helped me get very high score. recommended.
all reviews are submitted by enrolled students after their course