Are special accommodations available for the dMAT, and when must I apply?
Yes. Candidates with special needs must register at least 10 weeks before the exam date, well ahead of the standard registration deadline (4 January 2027 for the 16 January 2027 exam). For the 26 September 2026 exam, that meant acting around mid-July 2026. For the 16 January 2027 and 13 March 2027 exams, 10 weeks before is around 7 November 2026 and 2 January 2027. Contact g.a.s.t. at kontakt@gast.de early and with supporting documentation ready.
Yes, accommodations are available if you have special needs, but you cannot wait for the regular registration window to open properly. You are required to register at least 10 weeks before your chosen exam date, which is significantly earlier than the standard cutoff everyone else works to.
Standard Versus Special Needs Deadlines
Candidate Type | Registration Deadline for the 26 September 2026 Exam (closed) |
|---|---|
Standard candidate | 15 September 2026 |
Special needs candidate | At least 10 weeks earlier, around mid-July 2026 For the 16 January 2027 and 13 March 2027 exams, the reported standard deadlines are 4 January 2027 and 1 March 2027; check d-mat.de for special needs timing. |
How to Start the Process
Email g.a.s.t. directly at kontakt@gast.de rather than waiting to register through the standard portal flow.
Have your supporting documentation ready before you reach out, since accommodations need to be assessed and confirmed.
Ask explicitly what evidence g.a.s.t. requires for your specific need, since this is not detailed in the general prep materials.
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My Advice
If you think you might need any accommodation, do not wait to see how your preparation goes. Email g.a.s.t. the moment you decide you are taking the Summer Semester 2027 route, ideally in June when registration opens, so there is no risk of missing the 10-week cutoff while your documentation is still being arranged.
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