When is the second dMAT exam scheduled, and who is required to take it?
The second dMAT cycle has no confirmed date yet, though it is expected sometime in early 2027 to match German admission timelines. The first ever cycle runs on 26 September 2026. The test applies to master's applicants in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics from Summer 2027 onward.
You do not have a confirmed date yet for the second dMAT cycle, so keep checking the official portal rather than assuming a fixed timeline. 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 |
| First cycle registration close | 15 September 2026 |
| Second cycle date | Not yet announced, expected early 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.
September or January: which intake can you still make?
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