Medicine and Surgery Cattolica 2027: simulations and practice tests

When starting to prepare for the Medicine and Surgery admission test in English at Università Cattolica, the first doubts are always very concrete. Where can official simulations be found. Which exercises really reflect the exam. What score should be targeted. How to understand whether preparation is actually working, without adding unnecessary stress.

In this article we go through all these questions step by step, focusing exclusively on what is defined for 2027, and connecting every practical aspect of preparation to the official reference documents. The goal is to clearly explain what is available, what has not been published yet, and how preparation should be structured to stay aligned with the real exam, using tools that allow constant feedback and objective tracking, like TestBuddy.

Official simulations provided by the University in 2027

For 2027, there is no publicly available full official simulation that can be freely downloaded or accessed without applying. The University's online simulator, with about 3,000 questions from past admission tests, is reserved for applicants and opens once your €210 payment is registered.

This simulator includes a large database of practice questions, explicitly described as training material. The questions are not identical to those used in the real exam, but they follow the same structure and logic. This setup is defined in the bando di ammissione, which clarifies that the simulator is part of the admission process and not an open resource.

Because access is limited to candidates who have already applied, during daily preparation it becomes essential to rely on tools that allow full exam simulations multiple times, with real timing, scoring, and performance analysis. This is exactly what TestBuddy offers, allowing students to simulate the exam conditions well before the official test environment becomes available.

Exercises by subject and exam structure

The exam structure is clearly defined: 65 questions in 65 minutes, covering logical reasoning, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, general knowledge, and ethical and religious culture. Official materials describe the topics to be studied and provide examples of questions, especially for the logical reasoning section.

However, the official documents do not include a formal difficulty classification such as easy, medium, or hard. This means that students are given examples of question types, but not a progressive difficulty path.

As a result, preparation requires an internal organization of practice, starting from topic comprehension and moving toward more complex questions. TestBuddy supports this process by allowing practice by subject, highlighting weaknesses, and adjusting question difficulty based on real performance, transforming static official material into a guided and measurable study path.

Free online simulations and current limitations

For 2027, official documents do not indicate the availability of a free complete online simulation with automatic correction equivalent to the internal simulator. The freely accessible resources consist mainly of support documents and question databases, especially for logic, which often do not include full solutions or structured correction.

This creates a gap during preparation, because students are forced to self-evaluate without clear indicators such as overall score, average time per question, or consistency over multiple attempts.

This is where TestBuddy becomes particularly valuable. Each simulation includes instant correction, scoring, detailed error analysis, and progress tracking, reducing uncertainty and allowing students to understand exactly where they stand, without relying on guesswork.

PDF simulations and how to use them correctly

The official PDF documents provided by the university focus on scientific topics and example questions, rather than complete ready-to-use exam simulations. Some files still display previous academic years in their titles, but they remain the materials officially referenced for the current admission cycle.

Using these PDFs correctly, in line with what is defined by the official call, means recreating the real exam structure manually, respecting the number of questions, total time, and scoring system. Without a tracking system, however, it is difficult to assess whether the resulting score is competitive.

With TestBuddy, these materials can be integrated into structured simulations with real-time tracking and automatic scoring, avoiding misinterpretation and making each practice session comparable over time.

Result analysis and score publication

After the exam, candidates are granted access to an online platform to review their test and final score, followed by the assignment of an anonymous code used to check ranking positions.

For 2027, the score and test correction are available from 31 March 2027, with the EU ranking from 7 April and the non-EU ranking from 14 April 2027. Official documents do not mention advanced analytical reports, such as breakdowns by subject or time spent per question.

This makes it crucial, during preparation, to rely on tools that provide clear performance reports, identifying recurring mistakes, weak areas, and time management issues. On TestBuddy, every simulation generates concrete data that helps correct mistakes well before exam day.

Reference scores and realistic targets

The officially defined minimum eligibility score is 20 points out of 65. This threshold indicates technical validity, but it does not guarantee admission. For 2027, average scores will only be known after the test of 17 March 2027.

As a historical reference, 2025 rankings show that early admission positions required scores above 50 points, with lower scores appearing only in later ranking scrolls. This confirms that preparation must aim for a safety margin, not the minimum requirement.

By training on TestBuddy, students can continuously monitor their average score and compare it against realistic targets, avoiding the risk of approaching the exam without knowing whether their level is truly competitive.

Simulating real exam conditions

The 2027 exam is conducted online in home-based mode, with remote proctoring, use of a secure browser, active webcam, and a controlled environment. Timing is strict and interruptions are not allowed.

Simulating these conditions is essential. Studying without a timer or in a relaxed environment can create a false sense of readiness. Simulations on TestBuddy are designed to replicate timing, pressure, and exam structure, helping students adapt progressively and approach exam day with greater clarity and less anxiety.

Official reference sources

• Call for applications Medicine and Surgery 2027/28
• Admissions and Applications official page
• International admission procedure
• Official preparation materials