Preparing for the IMAT 2025 is not just about studying — exam day has strict rules and procedures every candidate must follow. This official-style guide explains exactly what you need to bring, how to fill in your answer sheet, and the step-by-step process from the start of the test until submission. You will also find the grounds for annulment, publication dates for results, and practical tips to avoid mistakes. Whether you are sitting the exam in Italy or abroad, this document serves as your complete candidate guide for the IMAT 2025 exam day.
Required Documents for the Exam
- Photographic form of identification (This must be an original document that is valid)
- driving licencepassport
- national identity card
- A black pen (Usually, exam centers provide one)
- Confirmation of IMAT Registration
- Water bottle (optional): Must be transparent and free of any labels, branding, or markings.
Grounds for Test Annulment
- Wrong exam room (unless authorized).
- Use of unauthorized devices/materials.
- Adding signatures or marks to the answer sheet.
- Communication, copying, or exchanging materials.
- Altering forms after placing them in the boxes.
Exam Day Procedures
Marking answers
- Place X inside the chosen option.
- Only one correction allowed (must black out old box fully).
- If the candidate does not wish to answer, they must cross the small circle next to the question (irreversible).
Starting the Test
- The president/room supervisor randomly selects 4 students to verify the integrity of the boxes.
- You will receive an instruction sheet and a white envelope. When instructed by the invigilator, open the envelope and check that it contains:
- A candidate’s personal data sheet (without an ID code)Test questions (with code) + 2 draft sheets. (You must wait to open this)A cover sheet with a barcode
- An answer sheet (same code as the package).
- If anything is missing or the University name does not match your first choice University, raise your hand and notify the invigilator.
- A barcode is printed on the cover sheet, the answer sheet, and on the front of your question paper. Please check that the numbers on these three documents are identical. If they are not, raise your hand and notify the invigilator. There is no barcode on the datasheet.
- When instructed, complete the data sheet, but do not sign it. If you sign it, notify the invigilator, as you will need a replacement.
- Only open the question paper booklet when instructed to do so.
- You will have 100 minutes (unless you have been granted additional time).
- You will be given warnings 30 minutes and then 10 minutes before the test ends.
- Once the test starts, you are not allowed to leave the room except in emergencies. If you need to leave the room, you must raise your hand and ask the invigilator for permission.
At the end of the test
- Put down your pen, which will be collected
- Put your answer sheet and unsigned data sheet to the side of your desk. Do not put it in your white envelope
- Put your question paper, cover sheet, and this candidate instruction sheet back into the white envelope so the barcode on the cover sheet can be seen in the window. Leave this on your desk. It will be collected by the invigilator.
- When instructed, go to the designated desk with your unsigned data sheet and your answer sheet
- At the designated desk, you must choose a pair of matching barcode stickers. Ensure that the barcodes match each other and stick one on your data sheet and the other on your answer sheet, in the appropriate boxes.
- Now sign the declaration on the data sheet to confirm that the barcode stickers match and that your personal details are correct. Put your data sheet in the container available. Take your answer sheet to the second desk and place it in the container there. Place the sheets in the correct containers as they cannot be removed or swapped
Publication Dates
- 25 Sept 2025 → Results (per code).
- 6 Oct 2025 → Candidates can see their exam, score, and data sheet.
- 13 Oct 2025 → National merit rankings (with names).
Personal tips
- Do not wait until the last minute to transfer answers to the answer sheet. Fill in each answer on the sheet immediately after solving the corresponding question in the paper.
- Ensure the answer sheet is free of any unnecessary or unusual markings.
- Carefully read the instructions on how to complete the answer sheet. For each response, mark an “X” in the box instead of filling it in.