{"id":80967,"date":"2026-07-20T06:34:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=80967"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:34:35","slug":"dmat-exam-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"dMAT Exam Dates 2026: Registration, Test Day and Result Timeline for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>The first dMAT exam in India is scheduled for 26 September 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Registration opened 29 June 2026 and closes 15 September 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>dMAT results and certificates release on 12 October 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>No confirmed second dMAT sitting exists for the 2026 cycle.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Test centers are open in 10 Indian cities on a first-come basis.<\/li>\n\n    <li>There is no dMAT exam date for 2025; testing begins only in 2026.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian Master&#8217;s applicants confirming their dMAT exam date for Summer 2027\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dMAT_Exam_Dates_2026_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>dMAT Exam Dates 2026 at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take away one thing from this page, let it be this: the entire first dMAT cycle in India runs on four fixed dates, and missing any one of them puts your Summer Semester 2027 application at risk.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left 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Before 15 September 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/#dMAT_vs_APS_Why_These_Are_Two_Different_Deadlines\" title=\"dMAT vs APS: Why These Are Two Different Deadlines\">dMAT vs APS: Why These Are Two Different Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/#Mapping_dMAT_Exam_Dates_to_the_Indian_Academic_Year_Month-by-Month_Planner\" title=\"Mapping dMAT Exam Dates to the Indian Academic Year: Month-by-Month Planner\">Mapping dMAT Exam Dates to the Indian Academic Year: Month-by-Month Planner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/#Decision_Framework_What_Your_dMAT_Date_Timeline_Looks_Like_By_Situation\" title=\"Decision Framework: What Your dMAT Date Timeline Looks Like By Situation\">Decision Framework: What Your dMAT Date Timeline Looks Like By Situation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/#Documents_and_Checklist_Before_Your_dMAT_Test_Date\" title=\"Documents and Checklist Before Your dMAT Test Date\">Documents and Checklist Before Your dMAT Test Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Miss_the_dMAT_Exam_Dates_or_Deadlines\" title=\"What to Do If You Miss the dMAT Exam Dates or Deadlines\">What to Do If You Miss the dMAT Exam Dates or Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/#Key_Takeaways_on_dMAT_Exam_Dates\" title=\"Key Takeaways on dMAT Exam Dates\">Key Takeaways on dMAT Exam Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_dMAT_Exam_Dates\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on dMAT Exam Dates\">Frequently Asked Questions on dMAT Exam Dates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Milestone<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What It Means for You<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Registration opens<\/td><td>29 June 2026<\/td><td>Create your account on the official g.a.s.t. portal and pick a test center.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration deadline<\/td><td>15 September 2026<\/td><td>Last date to register and pay; seats fill on a first-come basis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>dMAT exam date<\/td><td>26 September 2026<\/td><td>Test day at your chosen Indian center, roughly 3.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Results and certificate<\/td><td>12 October 2026<\/td><td>Certificate issued by g.a.s.t., submitted with your APS documents<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The dMAT fee is Rs.16,506 (\u20ac150), calculated at the exchange rate used throughout this article. This amount is separate from your APS documentation fee of Rs.18,000, so budget Rs.34,506 in total for both processes combined, before your university application fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.110.04 per Euro. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The significance of these four dMAT exam dates lies in being the first cycle in India, lacking historical patterns and confirmed backup dates if you miss any milestone. Every dMAT exam date on this page connects directly to your Summer Semester 2027 application, so treat this sequence as fixed, not indicative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If any one of these doesn&#8217;t apply to you, you likely fall into one of the exemption categories below. For the full breakdown of dates, fees, and exam patterns, see our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/digital-master-test-dmat-exam\/\"><em>complete dMAT exam guide<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most students treat 26 September as the only date that matters and forget the registration deadline is 11 days earlier. Test center seats in high-demand cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai have historically filled up in the final week of similar aptitude test registrations, so the real deadline you should plan around is closer to the first week of September.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dMAT_Registration_Deadline_What_Happens_Before_15_September_2026\"><\/span><strong>dMAT Registration Deadline: What Happens Before 15 September 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for the dMAT is not a formality you complete after deciding to apply. It is a seat reservation at a physical test center, and seats are limited per city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you register on the official portal, you select a center from the confirmed list, pay the Rs.16,506 fee, and receive a confirmation you must carry to the exam. If your first-choice center shows no availability, the system will only offer you the remaining open centers, which may mean traveling outside your home city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss the 15 September 2026 deadline, you will not be able to register for the 26 September sitting. There is no late registration window and no walk-in option at the test center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students who wait until the last week to register are the ones who end up traveling to a second-choice city. If Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, or New Delhi is your nearest center, register in the first two weeks after the window opens rather than treating September as the deadline month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aps-india.de\/dmat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>APS India dMAT<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Register Before the dMAT Exam Dates Close<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the official g.a.s.t. registration portal and create an account using an email address you check regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your personal details exactly as printed on your passport. A mismatch between your registration name and your passport name can block your entry at the test center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a test center from the list shown at that moment. Availability changes daily as other applicants register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the Rs.16,506 registration fee online and save the confirmation page as a screenshot or PDF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry your printed or digital confirmation, along with your passport, to the test center on 26 September 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing these five steps well before the 15 September 2026 deadline is the single most reliable way to avoid losing your preferred dMAT exam date to a fully booked center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dMAT_vs_APS_Why_These_Are_Two_Different_Deadlines\"><\/span><strong>dMAT vs APS: Why These Are Two Different Deadlines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the single most confusing part of the dMAT rollout for Indian students, so it is worth being direct about it: the dMAT and your<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-certificate-germany-fees-and-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-certificate-germany-fees-and-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APS Certificate Germany<\/a> verification are two separate processes, run by two separate organizations, on two separate timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dMAT is administered by g.a.s.t., the same body behind TestAS and TestDaF. Your APS documentation is verified separately by APS India. Registering for the dMAT does not register you for APS, and submitting your APS file does not enroll you in the dMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the rule that decides whether any of this applies to you at all: if you completed your APS online registration before 29 June 2026, or if you shipped your physical APS documents before 29 June 2026, you are exempt from the dMAT requirement for that specific APS procedure, even if your APS verification is still in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students applying for the Winter Semester 2026\/27 intake are also unaffected. The dMAT requirement applies only from Summer Semester 2027 onward, because the first certificates are not issued until 12 October 2026, well after most Winter 2026\/27 deadlines have already closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If your degree sits in a grey zone, such as a B.Sc. in Data Science, Business Analytics, or an integrated dual degree, do not assume based on your course title. Confirm your exact classification against APS India&#8217;s official affected-fields list before you spend Rs.16,506 on a test you may not need.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapping_dMAT_Exam_Dates_to_the_Indian_Academic_Year_Month-by-Month_Planner\"><\/span><strong>Mapping dMAT Exam Dates to the Indian Academic Year: Month-by-Month Planner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No competitor resource lines up the dMAT date sequence against how an Indian academic year actually runs. Here is that calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Month<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>dMAT\/APS Milestone<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What Indian Students Should Do<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>June 2026<\/td><td>Registration opens (29 June)<\/td><td>Check your degree field against the affected-fields list; register immediately if you started APS after this date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July 2026<\/td><td>Final semester exams for many degree programmes<\/td><td>Balance exam revision with dMAT preparation; do not let semester exams push registration past the deadline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August 2026<\/td><td>Preparation window<\/td><td>Practice sample Core Module question types; confirm your test center availability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 2026<\/td><td>Registration closes (15 Sept); exam day (26 Sept)<\/td><td>Register early in the month if you have not already; sit the exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October 2026<\/td><td>Results released (12 Oct)<\/td><td>Collect your dMAT certificate and add it to your APS documentation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November-December 2026<\/td><td>University shortlisting and application prep<\/td><td>Use your dMAT score alongside your shortlist from<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-universities-in-germany-for-masters-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-universities-in-germany-for-masters-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best universities in Germany for MS<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December 2026-January 2027<\/td><td>Summer Semester 2027 application deadlines<\/td><td>Submit university applications with your completed APS and dMAT documentation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The tightest month on this calendar is September, because it overlaps with the registration deadline, the exam itself, and for many students, ongoing coursework or a first job. Block your dMAT preparation time in August, not September, so exam week is protected.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decision_Framework_What_Your_dMAT_Date_Timeline_Looks_Like_By_Situation\"><\/span><strong>Decision Framework: What Your dMAT Date Timeline Looks Like By Situation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a final-year BTech student graduating in May 2026 and targeting Summer Semester 2027 in Germany, your dMAT timeline is straightforward: register as soon as the window opens on 29 June 2026, sit the exam on 26 September, and use the October results in your application cycle that closes around December 2026 to January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a working professional with two years of experience in Commerce or Finance, and your APS registration has not yet started, check whether you fall in an affected field before you do anything else. If you do, the same 26 September exam date applies to you regardless of your work experience, since dMAT tests academic aptitude, not professional background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are applying for the Winter Semester 2026\/27 intake and your APS documentation is already in motion, none of these dates affect you. The dMAT requirement begins with Summer Semester 2027 applications, so you can disregard this entire timeline for your current cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already completed APS online registration or shipped physical documents before 29 June 2026, you are exempt from the dMAT for that specific APS procedure, even though the 26 September exam date exists and is running. Do not register for a test you do not need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your degree is interdisciplinary, such as Business Analytics, Engineering Management, or a B.Sc. in Data Science, do not assume your dMAT status based on your programme&#8217;s marketing name. APS India classifies eligibility using the official degree title and branch printed on your certificate and transcripts, not the subject you tell people you studied. Confirm your classification against the official affected-fields list before you commit to a dMAT exam date, since registering for a test you were never required to take wastes both time and the Rs.16,506 fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_and_Checklist_Before_Your_dMAT_Test_Date\"><\/span><strong>Documents and Checklist Before Your dMAT Test Date<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Passport<\/td><td>Photo ID at the test center<\/td><td>Name must match your registration exactly, including middle names as printed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Degree certificate or provisional certificate<\/td><td>Confirms your affected field classification<\/td><td>Marksheet and provisional certificate wording must match your registered degree title<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>dMAT registration confirmation<\/td><td>Entry to the test center<\/td><td>Print or screenshot, carried physically on exam day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APS registration proof (if applicable)<\/td><td>Establishes your exemption status, if relevant<\/td><td>Online registration acknowledgment or courier receipt for shipped documents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fee payment confirmation<\/td><td>Proof of the Rs.16,506 payment<\/td><td>Retain for reimbursement or dispute purposes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Miss_the_dMAT_Exam_Dates_or_Deadlines\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If You Miss the dMAT Exam Dates or Deadline<\/strong>s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss the 15 September 2026 registration deadline or the 26 September exam date itself, there is currently no confirmed makeup date or second sitting for the 2026 cycle. One industry report suggests that a further cycle is expected later in 2027, but this has not yet been confirmed on the official APS India or g.a.s.t. pages as of this writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means missing the window can genuinely delay your Summer Semester 2027 admission by a full intake cycle. If such a scenario happens to you, the most productive next step is not to wait passively. Use the time to strengthen the rest of your application, revisit<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/daad-scholarship-germany-requirement-and-eligibility-for-indian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/daad-scholarship-germany-requirement-and-eligibility-for-indian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scholarship options like the DAAD<\/a>, and monitor the official APS India and g.a.s.t. pages directly for any announcement of a subsequent sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students sometimes assume a missed deadline means a missed year entirely. It usually means a missed intake, not a missed year. If Summer 2027 is closed to you, a Winter 2027\/28 or Summer 2028 target is still realistic, and the extra months can be used to raise your language scores or work experience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_on_dMAT_Exam_Dates\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways on dMAT Exam Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Registration for the 26 September 2026 dMAT exam closes on 15 September 2026, and there is no confirmed second sitting for the year, so act on this timeline now rather than closer to the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your exemption status first: if your APS registration or documents were submitted before 29 June 2026, or if you are applying for the Winter Semester 2026\/27, this timeline may not apply to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map your own dMAT date against your Summer Semester 2027 application deadlines, which typically fall between December 2026 and January 2027, so your certificate reaches your file in time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s German counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through APS and dMAT documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about your dMAT exam dates? <u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_dMAT_Exam_Dates\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on dMAT Exam Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784528979877\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When is the dMAT exam in 2026?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The first dMAT exam in India is scheduled for 26 September 2026. This is the only confirmed sitting for the year, run at licensed test centers across ten Indian cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784528997948\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When does dMAT registration open and close?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Registration opened on 29 June 2026 and closes on 15 September 2026. Seats at each test center are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so registering early increases your chances of getting your preferred city.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784529006745\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When are dMAT results declared?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>dMAT results and certificates will be released on 12 October 2026. The certificate is issued directly by g.a.s.t. and must be submitted along with your APS documentation to complete your file.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784529017450\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is there a dMAT exam date in 2025?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. The dMAT is a new test, and its first-ever cycle anywhere in India runs in 2026. Any reference to a 2025 dMAT date refers to a different exam that shares the acronym, such as an unrelated dental or management aptitude test, not this German master&#8217;s requirement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784529030826\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Will there be another dMAT sitting after September 2026?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is currently no confirmed second sitting for the 2026 cycle. Missing the 26 September exam means waiting for the next announced cycle, which has not been officially dated at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784529043625\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens if I miss the 15 September registration deadline?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You will not be able to register for the 26 September 2026 exam. Since no makeup date is confirmed, missing this deadline can delay your Summer Semester 2027 application to a later intake.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784529055292\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the dMAT date affect Winter Semester 2026\/27 applicants?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. The dMAT requirement applies only from Summer Semester 2027 onward, since the first certificates are not available until 12 October 2026, after most Winter 2026\/27 deadlines have already passed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784529066921\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How does the dMAT date relate to the Summer Semester 2027 deadlines?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most Summer Semester 2027 application deadlines fall between December 2026 and January 2027. Your dMAT certificate, issued 12 October 2026, needs to reach your APS file before these deadlines, giving you roughly two to three months of buffer time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784529084618\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which test centers and dates are available in India right now?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The confirmed test centers for the 26 September 2026 sitting are in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune. During registration, you will see the exact list of available centers, which depends on real-time seat availability.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read The first dMAT exam in India is scheduled for 26 September 2026. Registration opened 29 June 2026 and closes 15 September 2026. dMAT results and certificates release on 12 October 2026. No confirmed second dMAT sitting exists for the 2026 cycle. 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