Which undergraduate degree fields are automatically covered under the dMAT requirement?
Three broad categories trigger the dMAT: Engineering (including Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics); Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics (B.Com, CA, Economics); and Business or Management (BBA, MBA, PGDM). The decisive factor is the exact wording on your degree certificate, not your program's marketing name.
Three broad categories automatically trigger the dMAT requirement: Engineering, Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Economics, and Business/Management. What decides your case is the exact degree title printed on your certificate and transcript, not your program's marketing name or what a consultant calls it.
Fields affected versus not automatically covered
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Affected (dMAT required) | B.Tech/BE in an engineering-titled branch; B.Com/M.Com/CA; BBA/MBA/PGDM; B.Sc./BA/MA Economics |
| Not automatically covered | BCA, standalone B.Sc. Computer Science/IT, Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security, B.Sc. Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Architecture, Agriculture (unless specifically Agricultural Engineering) |
Why the exact degree title matters
Engineering covers Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, and any branch officially titled as engineering. Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics covers B.Com, M.Com, CA, and B.Sc./BA/MA Economics. Business or Management covers BBA, MBA, and PGDM. Because APS India classifies by the exact wording on your documents, two similar-sounding degrees can land on opposite sides of the requirement.
My Advice
Pull out your actual marksheet today and read the exact degree title printed on it, word for word, not what you call it in conversation. If your degree is interdisciplinary (Business Analytics, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Financial Technology, or a dual-major), check your exact classification against APS India's official Affected Fields List, and if it is still unclear, email APS India (info@aps-india.de) for written clarification before you register or pay the fee.
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