When do dMAT registration, the exam, and results open and close for the first India cycle in 2026?
The first India cycle runs on four fixed dates. Registration opened on 29 June 2026 and closes 15 September 2026. The exam is on 26 September 2026, running roughly 3.5 hours including a break. Results and certificates appear on the g.a.s.t. portal on 12 October 2026.
The entire first dMAT cycle in India runs on four fixed dates, from registration through to your certificate. Treat this sequence as fixed rather than indicative, because there is no confirmed backup sitting for 2026.
dMAT exam dates 2026 at a glance
| Milestone | Date | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | 29 June 2026 | Create your account on the g.a.s.t. portal and pick a test centre |
| Registration deadline | 15 September 2026 | Last date to register and pay; seats fill on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| dMAT exam date | 26 September 2026 | Test day at your chosen Indian centre, roughly 3.5 hours |
| Results and certificate | 12 October 2026 | Certificate issued by g.a.s.t., submitted with your APS documents |
What each date means for your plan
Registration opened on 29 June 2026, and the registration deadline, the last date to register and pay, is 15 September 2026. The exam itself is on 26 September 2026 at your chosen Indian test centre, running roughly 3.5 hours including a break. Results and certificates become available via the g.a.s.t. test-takers' portal on 12 October 2026. As of the most recent guidance, no confirmed second sitting or makeup date exists for the 2026 cycle.
My Advice
Write all four dates into your calendar today with reminders at least two weeks before each one, not just the exam date. This is a first-time cycle with no historical backup date, so there is zero margin for "I'll register next week" thinking.
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