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Short answer: the blocked amount is unchanged at €11,904 a year (€992 a month, in force since September 2024). New this year: Indian master's applicants in engineering, commerce and business need the dMAT from the summer semester 2027 intake, and TCS on self-funded education transfers from India fell to 2% above ₹10 lakh from 1 April 2026.
Rule tracker
| Rule | Now | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocked amount (students) | €11,904 a year / €992 a month | September 2024 | unchanged |
| dMAT for Indian master's applicants | Required for engineering, commerce/finance/economics, business/management; €150 | Summer semester 2027 intake | new |
| TCS on education transfers from India | 0% if loan-funded; 2% above ₹10 lakh otherwise | 1 April 2026 | new |
| Public student health insurance (TK example) | €87.38 + €23 extra contribution + long-term care €30.78 (under 23) or €35.91 (23+) | 1 January 2026 | yearly update |
| Broadcasting fee | €18.36 a month per flat | 2021 | unchanged |
| Visa applications | Online through the Consular Services Portal; biometrics in person; fee €75 | — | check your mission |
Last checked 6 October 2026. This page is updated whenever one of these rules changes; the date above tells you when it was last verified.
What to watch next
- Blocked amount: it follows the student grant (BAföG) rate. A change is announced by the Federal Foreign Office and the providers before it applies.
- Health insurance: contributions and extra contributions change every 1 January; your insurer writes to you.
- dMAT dates: the next test cycle is published on the APS India dMAT page.
Sources
- Expatrio: blocked amount 2026
- MyGermanUniversity: €11,904 since September 2024
- APS India: dMAT
- Flywire: TCS 2% from 1 April 2026
- Techniker Krankenkasse: student contributions 2026
- ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice
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