Will admission become harder due to the rising number of Indian students in German public universities?
Yes, admission is getting harder, not just because of more applicants but because competitive CGPA cutoffs for popular masters programs now often sit above 8.5 out of 10, curriculum matching rules are enforced strictly, some states like Bavaria are introducing tuition fees, and APS processing can take several months.
Yes, you are facing tougher odds than students who applied a few years ago, since nearly 60,000 Indian students now compete for the same popular English taught programs. The real pressure comes less from sheer numbers and more from rising CGPA cutoffs, stricter subject matching and new administrative checks that filter applications before they even reach a review committee.
What Is Getting Stricter
| Requirement | Recent Shift |
|---|---|
| CGPA cutoff | Often above 8.5 to 9.0 out of 10 now |
| Curriculum match | Exact ECTS credit alignment checked closely |
| Tuition fees | Some states like Bavaria now charge non-EU students |
| APS processing | Can take several months and delay applications |
How To Stay Competitive
- Consider German taught tracks if you reach B2 or C1, since competition drops sharply there.
- Apply for your APS certificate as soon as you have provisional transcripts, not final grades.
- Download the module handbook of your target course and match it against your own syllabus closely.
My Advice
Start your APS application now rather than waiting for your final semester marks, and shortlist at least one or two universities where your existing curriculum aligns closely on paper, since a strong subject match can matter as much as a high CGPA.
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