What name should I use when registering for the dMAT?
Use your exact passport spelling, following the official transliteration rules, since this is what g.a.s.t. requires for registration. Personal data changes after registration require agreement with g.a.s.t., so getting it right the first time matters. Mismatches between your degree certificate and passport spelling can create problems with your APS file.
You must register for the dMAT using your name exactly as it appears on your passport, following the official transliteration rules rather than the spelling on your school or college certificates. This single detail causes more avoidable friction for Indian applicants than almost anything else in the registration form.
Common Mismatch Risks for Indian Applicants
| Risk Area | What Can Go Wrong |
|---|---|
| Initials versus expanded names | Degree certificates often use initials while the passport spells the full name |
| Surname order and spelling | Regional spelling variants may differ from the passport's transliteration |
| Middle names | Certificates sometimes drop a middle name that the passport includes |
Before You Register
- Open your passport and copy the name field exactly, character by character.
- Compare it against your degree certificate and note any differences now, not after registering.
- If there is a mismatch, resolve it with your university or passport authority before your APS process depends on it.
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My Advice
Do this check tonight, before you even open the registration page. Keep a screenshot of your passport's name field next to the registration form as you fill it in, since a small transliteration slip is far easier to prevent than to correct once your dMAT record and APS file are already linked.
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