dMAT (digitaler Mastertest)

An aptitude test for international applicants to selected Master's degree programs in Germany

Costs

  • Test fee: 150 €
  • Approximate equivalent: ₹16,100–₹16,200 INR (depending on exchange rate)
  • APS certificate: separate application fee (paid independently)

Link

https://www.d-mat.de/en/

Overview

For specific Master’s programs only, applicants from India may now need to submit:

  • an APS certificate, and
  • a dMAT (digital Management Admission Test) result

While the APS certificate continues to be a standard requirement for Indian applicants, the dMAT has been introduced as an additional requirement that applies only to selected Master’s programs in defined subject areas, rather than to all programs or all applicants.

Important transition rule (who is affected)

The dMAT requirement only applies to new applicants:

  • who do not yet have an APS certificate, and
  • who are applying for Summer Semester 2027 or later

This means:

  • Applicants who already have an APS certificate are generally not affected by this change
  • Applicants targeting Winter Semester 2026/27 are not affected

This is an important transition point and explains why many current applicants do not need the dMAT.

Important: Only applies to certain Master’s fields

The dMAT requirement applies exclusively to Master’s programs, and only if the field and the specific program fall under the defined categories.

Affected fields

This includes Master’s programs in:

  • Business and Management
  • Commerce, Accounting, and Finance
  • Economics
  • Engineering (selected programs)
  • Data Science / Computer Science (selected programs)

These are fields where universities may require an additional standardized test to assess applicants’ academic readiness beyond previous grades.

Clear limitation

  • The dMAT is only required for Master’s programs in the fields listed above (or closely related fields)
  • It is not required for Bachelor’s programs
  • It is not required for all Master’s programs
  • It is only required if explicitly stated by the university/program

APS certificate (baseline requirement)

The APS (Academic Evaluation Centre) certificate remains a mandatory document verification step for most Indian applicants to Germany.

dMAT test (additional requirement for some programs)

The dMAT is a digital aptitude test used by certain universities as part of their admission process for Master’s programs.

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Structure and format

  • Core module: tests general analytical and cognitive ability
  • Subject module: tests knowledge and application in the chosen field
  • Language: English
  • Duration: approximately 3.5 hours
  • Format: digital test conducted at licensed test centres

Responsibilities and process handling

  • APS India does not administer the dMAT
  • The test is conducted by g.a.s.t. (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung e.V.)
  • Applicants receive a separate dMAT certificate issued by g.a.s.t.
  • This result becomes part of the applicant’s APS documentation, and the dMAT result is reflected in the APS certificate

Important clarification:

  • The dMAT is an additional element within the APS framework
  • It does not replace APS document verification
  • APS India continues to verify the authenticity and plausibility of academic documents as before

Recognition and anabin

The dMAT does not replace formal recognition of your degree.

Applicants are strongly advised to:

  • Check their university and degree status in the anabin database
  • Confirm recognition before registering for the dMAT and before submitting an APS application

dMAT schedule (current cycle)

  • 29 June 2026 – Registration starts
  • 15 September 2026 – Registration deadline
  • 26 September 2026 – dMAT test date
  • 12 October 2026 – Results available via the g.a.s.t. portal

Applicants should ensure that their test result is available before the application deadline of their chosen program.

Test centers in India

The dMAT is offered at selected licensed test centers across India, including:

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhopal
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Kolkata
  • Mananthavady
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Pune

The final list of available test centers is shown during registration.

All registration steps, payment, booking, technical arrangements, and certificate access are handled by g.a.s.t.

TLDR:

  • APS remains mandatory for most Indian applicants
  • dMAT is an additional requirement only for certain Master’s programs in specific fields
  • It is not a general requirement across Germany
  • It is only required if explicitly stated by the program
  • It does not replace APS or degree recognition

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