When is the second dMAT exam scheduled, and who is required to take it?
After the first India cycle, the next dMAT exams are on 16 January 2027 and 13 March 2027, in time for German admission timelines. The first ever cycle ran on 26 September 2026. The test applies to master's applicants in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics from Summer 2027 onward.
You can now plan around the next dMAT exams on 16 January 2027 and 13 March 2027, and keep checking the official portal for updates. What is already confirmed is exactly who needs to sit it and from which intake, so you can plan around that now.
Confirmed Exam Details
Detail | Status |
|---|---|
First cycle date | 26 September 2026 (held) |
First cycle registration close | 15 September 2026 |
Next exam dates | 16 January 2027 and 13 March 2027 |
Applies from | Summer 2027 intake onward |
Who Must Take It, And Who Is Exempt
Required for master's applicants in Engineering, Business and Management, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
Exempt if you applied for Winter 2026/27 or an earlier intake.
Exempt if you completed your APS registration or submitted full documents before 29 June 2026.
Exempt entirely if your field falls outside the affected list above.
My Advice
Do not wait passively for the second date announcement if your intake is Summer 2027 or later. Keep your transcripts and identity documents ready now so you can register the moment the next cycle opens.
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