What should I do if my nearest dMAT test centre shows no seats available?

Pick the next-nearest city with open seats. g.a.s.t. runs bookings strictly first-come, first-served, and APS India cannot reserve or hold a seat on your behalf, so waiting rarely helps.

Keep Checking, and Do Not Wait for a Second Sitting

Keep checking the portal periodically, since seats do occasionally open up again as other students reschedule or drop out. Do not wait for a second sitting, since there is currently no confirmed makeup date or additional cycle beyond the 26 September 2026 test date; missing registration entirely is the real risk here, not just missing your first-choice city.

If You Switch Cities

If you do end up switching cities, factor in a day of travel and, ideally, an overnight stay before the test date. A cancelled flight or missed train on test day does far more damage to your timeline than an extra travel day would.

My Advice

If you are choosing between two cities with open seats, prioritise the one that is genuinely easier for you to reach and stay overnight in if needed, not necessarily the one closest to home on a map. A missed train or cancelled flight on test day is a far bigger risk than an extra hour of travel.