What is the APS registration exemption for the dMAT exam?
If you complete your APS registration before 29 June 2026, you become exempt from needing to sit the dMAT exam at all for that cycle. This lets you skip the entire dMAT registration and exam timeline, so check your own APS registration date to see if you qualify.
Not every student applying to a German university needs to sit the dMAT, and there is a specific exemption worth checking before you register. Completing APS registration before 29 June 2026 exempts you from the dMAT for that cycle.
Exemption Rule Summary
| Condition | Result |
|---|---|
| APS registration completed before 29 June 2026 | Exempt from dMAT |
| APS registration completed on or after 29 June 2026 | dMAT requirement applies |
What To Do With This Information
- Check the exact date your APS registration was completed, not just when you started the process.
- If you already qualify for the exemption, you can skip dMAT registration entirely and save both the fee and preparation time.
- If your APS registration falls after the cutoff, start planning for the dMAT registration window instead, since you will not qualify for this exemption.
My Advice
Verify your APS registration date with documentation rather than memory before deciding to skip dMAT preparation. If you are close to the 29 June 2026 cutoff, contact APS directly to confirm your registration was recorded before that date, since a few days either way changes your entire exam plan.
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