Are you aware of the new exam introduced for Indian students applying to Germany for a Master's?
Yes, the Digital Master Assessment Test, or dMAT, is a new mandatory exam from the German Embassy and APS India for engineering, business, commerce and economics graduates applying from Summer Semester 2027 onward. The first exam runs on September 26, 2026, and costs 150 euros.
Yes, if you are an Indian student applying to Germany for a Master's from the Summer Semester 2027 intake onward, you now need to clear the Digital Master Assessment Test, known as dMAT, as part of your APS certificate process. It is mandatory only for specific Bachelor's fields, so check whether your degree is actually affected before you register.
dMAT at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mandatory for | Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Commerce, Economics graduates |
| Exempt if | APS registered before June 29, 2026, or applying for Bachelor's/PhD, or degree in Biotech, Psychology, Humanities |
| First exam date | September 26, 2026 |
| Registration window | June 29 to September 15, 2026, via the g.a.s.t. portal |
| Exam fee | 150 euros (roughly Rs. 16,300) |
| Test locations | New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata |
What the Exam Actually Tests
- Core Module: logical reasoning, pattern recognition, quantitative skills and analytical problem solving.
- Subject Module: how well you apply your specific Bachelor's stream knowledge to real world scenarios.
- You are scored out of 200 points; it is not a pass or fail exam, and it does not replace IELTS or TOEFL.
My Advice
Check your APS registration date first, since anyone who registered before June 29, 2026 skips the dMAT entirely regardless of their degree field. If you fall in an affected stream, register within the June 29 to September 15, 2026 window immediately, since the first sitting on September 26, 2026 will likely fill up fast with the entire backlog of Summer 2027 applicants.
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