How much is the dMAT exam fee in India, and is it the same as the APS fee?
The dMAT exam fee is a flat €150, paid directly to g.a.s.t., roughly Rs.16,500 depending on the exchange rate. It is entirely separate from the APS India verification fee of Rs.18,000, paid to a different organisation. Budget for both as two distinct line items.
The dMAT exam fee is a flat €150, paid directly to g.a.s.t. during registration. This is entirely separate from the APS India verification fee of Rs.18,000, which is paid to a different organisation for a different purpose, so you should budget for both.
dMAT fee versus APS fee
| Requirement | Fee | Collected By | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| dMAT exam | €150 (~Rs.16,500) | g.a.s.t. | Yes, under specific conditions |
| APS verification | Rs.18,000 | APS India | No, under no circumstances |
| TestAS (where applicable) | €150 (~Rs.16,500) | g.a.s.t. | Depends on registration terms |
How the euro fee converts and why it varies
The €150 converts to approximately Rs.16,500 depending on the live EUR/INR exchange rate on the day you pay; source articles have cited figures from Rs.16,300 to Rs.16,562 using rates between Rs.108.67 and Rs.110.41 per euro. APS India does not collect the dMAT fee, and g.a.s.t. does not collect the APS fee, so treat them as two distinct payments rather than one combined bill.
My Advice
Open two separate mental (or literal) budget lines the day you start planning your Germany application: one for g.a.s.t./dMAT, one for APS India. Students who assume these are billed together are surprised when the second invoice arrives.
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