What subjects or modules, like DBMS and DSA, are typically covered in the dMAT exam for APS?
No, the dMAT for APS does not cover Database Management Systems, Data Structures, or any computer science syllabus. It is a cognitive reasoning test with a Core Module covering figure sequences, equations, and logic grids, plus a General Academic Module testing how you apply logic rather than recall syllabus content.
You will not see any DBMS or DSA style questions on the dMAT, so you can set aside your coding syllabus notes. The exam checks how you reason and apply logic, not what specific computer science topics you memorised.
What The Exam Actually Contains
| Module | Subtests |
|---|---|
| Core Module | Figure sequences, mathematical equations, Latin squares |
| General Academic Module | Short texts, diagrams, and scenario based reasoning |
Good To Know
- The General Academic Module is the same for every applicant, regardless of whether you studied engineering, commerce, or another field.
- Questions cover problem solving across mathematics, engineering concepts, natural sciences, and economics, using only the data given in the text.
- Standalone computer science, BCA, and data science degrees are currently exempt from taking the dMAT at all.
My Advice
Skip the coding revision entirely and put that time into timed reasoning practice instead. Download the official mock tests first, since they show you exactly how the question formats look before test day.
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