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How much does it cost to request a dMAT score recheck or appeal, and is it refundable?
→Reviewing a single module, either the Core Module or your subject module, costs €30, roughly Rs.3,300. Reviewing both together costs €60, about Rs.6,600. If the review changes your grade, the fee is refunded; if your original score holds, you do not get it back.
According to my profile and IELTS score, when can I expect an offer letter and how soon can we start the visa application in USA/Italy?
→According to you, which country is best if my long-term plan is to come back to India after studying abroad?
→What happens if I miss the dMAT registration deadline of 15 September 2026?
→There is no confirmed makeup date for the 2026 India cycle. Missing 15 September 2026 means you cannot sit the 26 September exam and must wait for the next, undated sitting. This can delay your Summer Semester 2027 application by a full intake, though a later target usually stays realistic.
Why did APS India introduce the dMAT exam for Indian Master's applicants?
→German universities added dMAT because grading scales vary sharply across Indian institutions, making transcripts hard to compare. It gives admissions teams one standardised number across thousands of very different transcripts. With Indian enrolment in Germany at 59,419 in 2025, this touches most of the applicant pool.
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Is my IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with bands listening 6, reading 6, writing 7.5, speaking 7) acceptable for Canada, Germany, USA, and other countries in UK/Australia for a Master's?
→What are the education loan options available, and what are the differences between collateral and non-collateral loans?
→Can I know about study abroad options in countries like Germany, Ireland, or New Zealand instead of the UK for a Master's/Bachelor's?
→Why did my friend who did final year in the US get visa rejected for the second year and then join Denmark? Why did he opt out of Germany despite it being a top-ranked country for mechanical engineering for a Master's?
→Is it possible to get a non-collateral loan for studying abroad using commercial land as collateral?
→Is it possible to get a post-study work permit or job opportunities abroad after completing my master's in USA?
→Is it possible to settle abroad just by working after studies, or is permanent residency difficult to obtain in USA?
→If I do not want to study a master's but just want to go to the country, what are my options in Germany for a Bachelor's?
→Are there any specific roles I should target after completing my degree abroad in Germany/USA for a Master's?
→How does the PTE writing score of 41 affect the visa process and do we need to retake that band in Australia/USA?
→Can you provide information on the entire admission process including help with SOPs, LORs, resume, and accommodation in USA for a Master's?
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