{"id":3418,"date":"2026-06-23T11:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/?page_id=3418"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:44:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:44:35","slug":"dmat-in-india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/en\/dmat-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"dMAT for graduate students in India (APS verification process)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The digital Master Test (dMAT) is a standardised academic aptitude test for graduate students. From 2026 on, the dMAT will be introduced as a new additional element into the <a href=\"https:\/\/aps-india.de\/dmat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APS documentation and verification process for Indian graduates<\/a> wishing to apply for a graduate programme (Master level) in Germany.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"486\"><strong><br \/>\nWho needs to take the dMAT?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In its introductory phase in 2026, the new dMAT requirement will apply exclusively to applicants whose undergraduate degree is in one of the following fields:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics<\/li>\n<li>Business \/ Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applicants whose degree falls within one of these areas with the aim to take up studies in\u00a0a graduate programme in Germany in\u00a0<strong>summer semester 2027 or thereafter<\/strong>, are required to take <strong>dMAT with the General Academic Module<\/strong> as part of the APS documentation process.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-7 maxbutton maxbutton-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gast.de\/portal\/center-search\/center-search\/dmat\/exams\/worldwide?lang=en\"><span class='mb-text'>Registration<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong>Find answers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/en\/faq-graduate-students-india\/\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\">frequently asked questions about the dMAT in India<\/span><\/a>, including the test format, registration, preparation, and its role in the APS procedure.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #111111; padding: 10px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #a7286c;\">Important information for your dMAT registration<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Accepted payment methods: PayPal or Mastercard\/Visa credit card with 3D Secure authentication. Debit cards are not accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Required identification document: A valid passport. No other identification documents are accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong><br \/>\nHow is the dMAT structured?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik_Aufbau-1-Modul_dMAT_englisch.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik_Aufbau-1-Modul_dMAT_englisch-300x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik_Aufbau-1-Modul_dMAT_englisch-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik_Aufbau-1-Modul_dMAT_englisch-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik_Aufbau-1-Modul_dMAT_englisch-1024x605.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The dMAT consists of two modules: <strong>a core module<\/strong> and <strong>a subject module (General Academic Module)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The core module measures general cognitive and analytical skills. It consists of three subtests.<\/p>\n<p>The subject module tests the ability to apply these cognitive and analytical skills to academic problem solving in a general academic module. The tasks consist of a combination of a typical problem and related questions. The dMAT therefore requires developed transfer and application skills rather than memorised factual knowledge.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Preparation for the exam<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Find the latest preparation materials for your exam here:<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-8 maxbutton maxbutton-preparation-general-academic-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/260902_dMAT_General-Academic-Module_Preparatoy-Materials_EN.pdf\"><span class='mb-text'>Preparation General Academic Module<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 181px;\" width=\"607\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The following videos explain how the exam works on screen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/260908_General-Introduction_dMAT.mp4\">Introductory video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/260908_FS-dMAT-Introduction-2.mp4\">Figure Sequences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/260908_ME-Introduction_dMAT.mp4\">Mathematical Equations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/260908_LQ-Introduction_dMAT-1.mp4\">Latin Squares<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-mat.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/260908_Subject-Module-Introduction_dMAT.mp4\">Subject Module<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>We recommend that you use all the materials available here. No further detailed information will be shown to you during the exam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong>How will the dMAT certificate be used?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The official <strong>dMAT certificate<\/strong> will be issued by g.a.s.t. The certificate has to be enclosed with the APS application documents. It will also be referenced on your APS certificate.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2446\"><strong><br \/>\nTest dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2515\">The current schedule for the upcoming dMAT administration in India is:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 56.7699%;\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2756\">\n<tbody data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2756\">\n<tr data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2596\">\n<td style=\"width: 54.0185%;\" data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2574\" data-col-size=\"sm\">28 October 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.7841%;\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2596\">Start registration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 54.0185%;\">04 January 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.7841%;\">Application deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2681\">\n<td style=\"width: 54.0185%;\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2663\" data-col-size=\"sm\">16 January 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.7841%;\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2681\">dMAT test date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 54.0185%;\">08 February 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.7841%;\">Release of results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 54.0185%;\">01 March 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.7841%;\">Application deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">\n<td style=\"width: 54.0185%;\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2700\" data-col-size=\"sm\">13 March 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.7841%;\" data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2756\" data-col-size=\"md\">dMAT test date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 54.0185%;\">05 April 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.7841%;\">Release of results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2775\"><a class=\"maxbutton-7 maxbutton maxbutton-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gast.de\/portal\/center-search\/center-search\/dmat\/exams\/worldwide?lang=en\"><span class='mb-text'>Registration<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\ng.a.s.t. test centres<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2870\">The dMAT is currently offered at selected g.a.s.t. test centres:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2870\">India<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2980\">\n<li data-section-id=\"rlhbuz\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2883\">Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"51ji49\" data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2895\">Bengaluru<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vjczrk\" data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2904\">Bhopal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lxo8e5\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2917\">Chandigarh<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6ipmku\" data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2927\">Chennai<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m613b3\" data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2937\">Kolkata<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ruxd4i\" data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2952\">Mananthavady<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ttch2v\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2961\">Mumbai<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"l9hvo8\" data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2973\">New Delhi<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j49lfq\" data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2980\">Pune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2980\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j49lfq\" data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2980\">Berlin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nepal<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2980\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j49lfq\" data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2980\">Kathmandu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3224\">Registration, test centre booking, technical support, issuing of certificates, and payment are managed by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gast.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">g.a.s.t.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3329\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3329\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gast.de\/portal\/center-search\/center-search\/dmat\/exams\/worldwide?lang=en\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3327\">www.d-mat.de\/en\/registration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The digital Master Test (dMAT) is a standardised academic aptitude test for graduate students. From 2026 on, the dMAT will be introduced as a new additional element into the APS documentation and verification process for Indian graduates wishing to apply for a graduate programme (Master level) in Germany. Who needs to take the dMAT? 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