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dMAT: do you need Germany's new master test?

Checked 6 October 2026 2 min readBy Guruprasad, student in Germany
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  1. Check in 10 seconds
  2. What the test looks like
  3. Dates
  4. How it fits into APS
  5. Common questions
  6. Sources

Short answer: you need the dMAT (digital Master Test) if you apply from India for a master's programme starting in the summer semester 2027 or later and your previous degree is in engineering; commerce, accounting, finance or economics; or business and management. It costs €150, takes about 3.5 hours on a computer at a g.a.s.t. test centre in India, and its result is shown on your APS certificate. A low score does not automatically mean the APS certificate is refused.

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Exemptions

Based on APS India's published rules, checked 6 October 2026. APS India makes the final decision for your degree.

What the test looks like

PartsA core module (general academic aptitude: three subtests of basic reasoning) and a subject module for your field
LengthAbout 3.5 hours, with a break between the modules
LanguageEnglish
WhereOn a computer at licensed g.a.s.t. test centres in India
Fee€150, paid when you register
PracticeSample tasks, solutions and videos on the official dMAT website

Dates

The first cycle: registration 29 June – 15 September 2026, test on 26 September 2026, certificates online from 12 October 2026. Later dates are published in the g.a.s.t. test centre search; check there before planning your APS timeline, because the dMAT certificate is part of your APS documents.

How it fits into APS

  1. Register for a test date with g.a.s.t. and pay €150.
  2. Take the test at the test centre you booked.
  3. Send your APS documents. If your dMAT certificate is ready, send it with them. If not, send the APS documents first and the dMAT certificate when it is available.
  4. APS certificate: your dMAT result is shown on it. It does not replace APS document verification, and a low score alone does not lead to a refusal.

Then continue with admission, the blocked account and the visa: see the full India to Germany route.

Common questions

Is the dMAT pass or fail?

No. A low score does not automatically lead to a refused APS certificate; the result is shown on the certificate.

How much does the dMAT cost?

€150, paid to g.a.s.t. when you register.

Who is exempt from the dMAT?

Bachelor's and PhD applicants, degrees outside the covered fields, students in confirmed exchange or double-degree programmes, and anyone who registered for APS or shipped complete APS documents before 29 June 2026.

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