Do I have to pay the dMAT fee again if I want to retake the exam?

Yes, you pay again. Every dMAT attempt is a brand-new registration with a brand-new EUR 150 payment, and there is no discount for a second sitting. Your certificate never expires once issued, so most applicants sit for the test only once.

How Retakes and Fees Work

The official g.a.s.t. terms do not place a lifetime cap on the number of times you can attempt the test. However, since dMAT is not an on-demand exam and only runs on specific predefined dates, you will need to wait for the next available national testing window rather than retaking it immediately.

Why Most Students Sit Only Once

Because your dMAT certificate never expires once issued, there is rarely a reason to pay the fee twice. Combined with the fixed testing windows and the flat EUR 150 charge per attempt, this means a retake is a genuine second commitment of both money and time, not a quick redo.

My Advice

Do not plan on a retake as your safety net for the first cycle. Since dates are not on demand and a second India sitting is not yet confirmed, treat your 26 September 2026 attempt as effectively your one shot for this admission cycle, and prepare accordingly.