Can I apply for APS after getting the BMAT score, and how does the application process work in Germany?
Yes, you can apply for APS anytime because it needs no entrance exam score. Note that Germany never used the BMAT, which has now been discontinued. APS verifies your Indian academic records over four to sixteen weeks, so register on the APS India portal well before university deadlines.
Let me clear one thing up first: Germany does not accept the BMAT, and Cambridge permanently discontinued that exam. The good news is APS is independent of any test score, so you can start it right away while planning your actual German admission route.
APS Application Steps
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Register online | Create an account on the official APS India portal and enter accurate academic history |
| 2. Pay the fee | Non-refundable Rs. 18,000 paid online |
| 3. Courier documents | Send signed form with 10th, 12th and bachelor transcripts |
| 4. Receive certificate | Get your digital APS certificate after verification |
Key Facts to Remember
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processing time | 4 to 16 weeks |
| BMAT status | Discontinued, not accepted in Germany |
| Medical alternatives | TestAS or TMS aptitude tests plus school grades |
My Advice
Start your APS at least four months before any 2026 or 2027 university deadline so processing delays never cost you an intake. Drop the BMAT plan entirely and, if medicine is your goal, prepare for the TMS or TestAS instead, keeping your transcripts scanned and courier-ready.
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