If you're applying to Germany for a Master's in Engineering, Commerce/Finance, or Business/Management, a new step has been added to your APS documentation — the Digital Master Test (dMAT). Here's everything you need to know, in one place.
The Digital Master Test (dMAT) is a new, standardized academic aptitude test that APS India has added to the APS documentation process for selected Master's applicants. The test is conducted by g.a.s.t. (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung e.V.), while APS India continues to be responsible for document verification as before.
In simple terms, the dMAT does not replace APS verification — it is added as an additional element within the existing documentation process.
The dMAT applies only to applicants whose previous degree falls under one of these fields:
The following applicants are not required to take the dMAT:
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The dMAT certificate is required for applications relating to the Summer Semester 2027 Master intake and subsequent intakes, unless a transitional exemption applies. It does not apply to the Winter Semester 2026/27 intake, since the first dMAT certificates will only be available from 12 October 2026.
The dMAT will be offered at selected licensed test centers, including:
| City | City |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Kolkata |
| Bengaluru | Mananthavady |
| Bhopal | Mumbai |
| Chandigarh | New Delhi |
| Chennai | Pune |
The final list of centers is shown during registration. Seats are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended.
The dMAT is only an academic aptitude test — it does not establish formal recognition of your university or degree. If your institution is listed as H+/- or H- in anabin, taking the dMAT is not enough on its own. Always check your institution's anabin status before registering.
A. Scope & Requirement
Yes. For applicants in the affected fields, the dMAT certificate is required for the Summer Semester 2027 intake and subsequent intakes.
Yes, you may submit APS documents first. However, the APS certificate is only issued after the dMAT certificate is submitted and verified.
B. Exemptions
You are exempt, even if your hardcopy documents were shipped after that date.
Such applicants are exempt, provided an official confirmation is submitted from the home institution or program coordinator.
C. Fees & Registration
The test fee is €150, payable at the time of registration and handled directly by g.a.s.t.
You'll need to choose another available center. APS India does not reserve seats — booking is first-come, first-served.
D. University Admission
No. Admission decisions are made independently by the German university — the dMAT is simply an additional element of your application.
Information in this blog is sourced from APS India's official dMAT page (last updated 13 July 2026). For dMAT registration, payment, test center booking, and certificate queries, contact g.a.s.t. at kontakt@gast.de. For APS documentation queries, contact APS India at info@aps-india.de.
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