dMAT for Indian Students 2026: New APS Test Requirement

Starting with the summer semester 2027 intake, some Indian Master's applicants must now take a brand-new test — the dMAT (Digital Master Test) — as an extra part of their APS documentation. It does not replace APS. If you hold any B.Tech or B.Eng (B.E.), whatever the branch, any other undergraduate engineering degree (a B.Voc, BS Research or B.Sc. in an engineering track), or a bachelor's in commerce, accounting, finance, economics, business administration, management studies, or tourism, travel, hotel and hospitality management, it applies to you unless an exemption below fits. Integrated Bachelor-Master and dual degrees count too if any part of them is in one of these fields. APS India widened the rule on 29 October 2026 and again on 5 November 2026, so if you were told you were not covered, check again.

This guide explains exactly what the dMAT is, who must take it (and who is exempt), the new APS submission sequence, the January and March 2027 test dates, the €150 fee, the General Academic Module format, scoring, and how it slots into your APS document checklist — written for the 500+ Indian students Ankit has guided through the Germany application process.

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Last reviewed: 7 November 2026. APS India last changed who is covered on 5 November 2026: engineering degrees count whatever they are called, tourism, travel and hospitality degrees are a new group, and integrated or dual degrees count if any part is covered. Its 29 October update had already brought in all B.Tech and B.Eng degrees, confirmed the January and March 2027 test dates and opened registration. Some d-mat.de pages had not caught up on 30 October and still show the older field wording and no 2027 dates, so use the APS India page for the rule and the g.a.s.t. registration page for the dates. Always confirm against the official sources: aps-india.de/dmat and d-mat.de/en.

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dMAT Quick Reference (2026–27)

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What Is the dMAT and What Changed in 2026?

The dMAT (Digital Master Test) is a new, standardised academic aptitude test for international students applying to Master's degree programmes in Germany. It was developed by g.a.s.t. — the same organisation behind the TestDaF German-language exam — in close collaboration with German universities, and is evaluated centrally at g.a.s.t. in Bochum.

Its purpose is to allow a fair comparison of applicants across different national education systems. Because grading scales and curricula differ so much between countries, German universities wanted an objective, standardised signal of study aptitude. The test format is based on internationally recognised standards for psychodiagnostic tests, so it is designed to be reliable and objective.

What's new for Indian students

Until now, Indian Master's applicants needed only the APS certificate (academic document verification) before applying for a visa. From the summer semester 2027 intake, APS India has added the dMAT as an additional required element of the APS documentation for selected Master's applicants.

The key facts to internalise:

• APS India does not conduct the dMAT and does not issue the dMAT certificate. You register separately with g.a.s.t.
• If the dMAT certificate is already available, submit it with your APS packet. If it is not available yet, APS India now says affected applicants may submit their APS documents first and send the dMAT certificate later.
• This later-submission option applies only to the dMAT certificate. All other APS documents, especially academic qualification documents, must be complete in the first submission.
• APS India can begin checking the other documents in advance, but it can issue the APS certificate only after the required dMAT certificate has been submitted and checked against g.a.s.t. records.
• The dMAT result will appear on your APS certificate as part of the documentation.

⚠️ The dMAT does NOT guarantee admission and does NOT replace anything. It does not replace APS document verification, formal degree recognition (anabin), university admission requirements, or the German university's final admission decision. APS India says: "A low dMAT score does not automatically lead to a refusal of the APS certificate." German universities independently decide how to weigh the score.

What changed on 5 November 2026

• Engineering counts whatever the degree is called. Besides every B.Tech and B.Eng, APS India now covers all other undergraduate degrees in engineering, naming BS Research, B.Voc and B.Sc. engineering tracks as examples.
• Tourism, Travel & Hospitality is a new group. All undergraduate degrees in Tourism, Travel, Hotel and Hospitality Management are covered. Before this, APS India's older list sent a BHM, BHMCT or BTTM to a separate assessment, and this guide called them a boundary case.
• Integrated and dual degrees are spelled out. If you are completing an integrated Bachelor-Master or dual-degree programme, you need the dMAT if any component or major field of it is in a covered field.
• The major field rule now names every group. For any other degree (standard, combined, integrated or non-standard), the dMAT is mandatory if the core discipline or major is in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business, Management, or Tourism, Travel & Hospitality.

What changed on 29 October 2026

• All B.Tech and B.Eng degrees are now covered, regardless of specialization or field. The June 2026 list only covered B.Tech branches classified as Engineering, so a B.Tech in Information Technology or Computer Science could fall outside it. That is no longer the case.
• Mixed degrees have a stated test. A B.Sc., B.A. or B.Com variant counts if its core curriculum or major is in Commerce, Economics, Business or Management.
• Two 2027 test dates are confirmed, and registration is open.
• UGC recognition is spelled out. APS India can issue an APS certificate only for degrees and study programmes formally recognised by the UGC, and a dMAT certificate cannot make up for missing recognition.

Separately, the g.a.s.t. FAQ now accepts only a valid passport as ID for the test.

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Who Needs the dMAT? (And Who Is Exempt)

This is the single most important question, and the answer changed on 29 October and again on 5 November 2026. Two conditions must both be true.

You need the dMAT if BOTH apply:

1. Your undergraduate degree falls under one of APS India's affected fields:
   • Engineering / Technology: all B.Tech and B.Eng degrees, whatever the specialization, and all other undergraduate engineering degrees, whatever they are called (for example BS Research, B.Voc or a B.Sc. engineering track)
   • Commerce & Economics: all undergraduate degrees in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics
   • Business & Management: all undergraduate degrees in Business Administration or Management Studies
   • Tourism, Travel & Hospitality: all undergraduate degrees in Tourism, Travel, Hotel and Hospitality Management
   • Integrated & dual-degree programmes: covered if any component or major field is in one of the fields above
2. Your application is for the summer semester 2027 intake or a subsequent intake.

Mixed, combined and borderline degrees

APS India applies two rules. The degree title rule says every B.Tech and B.Eng is covered, so the branch does not matter. The major field rule says any other degree type (standard, combined, integrated or non-standard) needs the dMAT if its core discipline or major field is in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business, Management, or Tourism, Travel & Hospitality. If your degree sits in a boundary area, APS India strongly advises taking the dMAT so your APS application is not delayed.

Here is how common Indian degrees read under the 5 November 2026 rule. This table is Think Mile's reading, not APS India's wording, and APS India makes the final call.

Do not rely on the June 2026 list

The APS India dMAT page is now the rule, and it no longer links the June 2026 PDF of affected fields. That PDF is narrower than the current rule for B.Tech branches, other engineering titles, and tourism and hospitality degrees. If a saved copy, a coaching site or an older article disagrees with the APS India page, the page wins.

Transitional exemptions added by APS India

Even if your field and intake normally require the dMAT, you are exempt for that APS procedure if either of these happened before 29 June 2026:

• You completed your APS online registration before 29 June 2026.
• You shipped your complete hardcopy APS application documents before 29 June 2026.

You are also exempt if you already completed the APS procedure and received your APS certificate for that completed procedure. If you submit a new APS application later, the rules in force at that time apply.

If your degree was only added on 29 October or 5 November 2026: the exemptions above use 29 June 2026, and the APS India page gives no separate date for degrees brought in by the later updates. If you registered with APS after 29 June believing your degree was not covered, do not assume you are safe. Ask APS India (info@aps-india.de) what applies to your file.

You are EXEMPT from the dMAT if:

💡 Winter 2026/27 applicants: you are NOT affected. The dMAT requirement begins with summer 2027. If you're applying for a later intake, plan your APS certificate and university deadlines around the test dates below.

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dMAT 2027 Test Dates and Deadlines

APS India has confirmed two test dates for 2027, and registration for both is open on the g.a.s.t. registration page. APS India sends you to that page for the exact deadlines, so the table below comes from there. Because the test is offered on fixed dates (not on demand), missing a registration window means waiting for the next date, which can push your entire APS-then-visa timeline back by months. Seats at each centre go first come, first served, so a late booking may also mean a different city.

The first sitting took place on 26 September 2026, with results on 12 October 2026.

Plan backwards from your university deadline. Summer semester 2027 application deadlines mostly fall between December 2026 and January 2027, and 15 January is a common reference date. Neither 2027 result arrives before then, and APS India's homepage says the January and March sessions are particularly relevant for applicants starting in winter semester 2027/28. If you did not sit the September test and still want summer 2027, send your APS documents as soon as the rest of the packet is complete: APS India says you may submit them before the dMAT certificate is available so verification can begin where possible. The APS certificate itself can be issued only after your dMAT certificate is submitted and checked, so ask each university in writing what it accepts in the meantime.

For winter 2027/28, the January test gives you more room. Results arrive on 8 February, before March registration closes on 1 March, so you can still book the March test if you want another attempt. March results arrive on 5 April, which leaves less time before early university deadlines.

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How Much Does the dMAT Cost?

The dMAT fee is €150, paid to g.a.s.t. during online registration. This is separate from and in addition to the APS processing fee of ₹18,000 (which is non-refundable once paid).

Cancelling: the g.a.s.t. FAQ says "If you cancel by the registration deadline, any participation fee you have already paid will be refunded", and "an administrative fee of up to 15% of the participation fee may be deducted". After the registration deadline there is no refund, including for no-shows, discontinued tests and exclusions. The FAQ also mentions a separate 14-day statutory withdrawal right under the terms and conditions.

So if the dMAT applies to you, budget for both — roughly ₹18,000 + €150 before any courier, notarisation, or translation costs.

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How to Register for the dMAT

Registration is handled entirely through the official g.a.s.t. portal — not through APS India.

1. Check your institution's recognition first. Before paying anything, verify your university's status in the anabin database: anabin.kmk.org/db/institutionen, and check that your degree and study programme are recognised by the UGC, because APS India can issue an APS certificate only for those. The dMAT cannot compensate for missing recognition.
2. Go to the g.a.s.t. registration page and pick 16 January 2027 or 13 March 2027.
3. Enter your name exactly as it appears in your passport and upload a passport-style photo. g.a.s.t. will not admit you to the test without that photo.
4. Choose your test centre from the available centres shown for your test date. g.a.s.t. lists 10 Indian cities, Berlin and Kathmandu on the dMAT India page, but the final available centre list is confirmed during booking.
5. Pay the €150 fee to g.a.s.t. during registration, by PayPal or a Mastercard or Visa credit card with 3D Secure. Debit cards are not accepted.
6. Complete the booking before the registration deadline: 4 January 2027 for the January test, 1 March 2027 for the March test.
7. Bring your valid passport on test day. The g.a.s.t. FAQ accepts no other ID, and you cannot sit the test without it. If you do not have a passport yet, apply in good time.
8. Sit the test, then download your certificate from the participant portal on the results date (8 February or 5 April 2027). Submit it with your APS packet if you have not dispatched it yet; if you already submitted a complete APS packet under the July clarification, send the dMAT certificate later as APS instructs. The g.a.s.t. candidate information sheet says the same: register with APS and send the other documents early, and only the dMAT certificate can follow later ("Additional or updated academic records cannot be submitted later together with the dMAT certificate").

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dMAT Exam Format: Complete Breakdown

The dMAT is taken digitally at a g.a.s.t.-appointed test centre. Every answer is single-choice, the test language is English, and you may not take any notes during the exam — no scratch paper, no calculator. The whole examination appointment lasts approximately 3.5 hours, including both modules, the break, instructions, transitions and test administration.

The test has two parts:

Core Module — 3 subtests

The Core Module measures general cognitive abilities relevant to a German Master's. It has three subtests, and in the exam each one gives you 20 items in 25 minutes. That is 75 minutes of stated question-working time in total. Speed and accuracy both matter — if you don't know an answer, the official instructions advise you to guess.

1. Figure Sequences (20 series / 25 minutes) You see a series of square grids (matrices). A figure changes its position, colour, and/or orientation from one matrix to the next according to fixed rules. Your job is to continue the logic and pick the next two matrices.

The rules a figure can follow include:

• Change colour
• Rotate around its own axis
• Move vertically, horizontally, or diagonally
• Accelerate by x + 1 — e.g. move 1 step from matrix 1→2, then 2 steps from 2→3, then 3 steps, and so on
• Figures cannot disappear, overlap, or leave the grid — at a boundary they either bounce off or travel along the edge

2. Mathematical Equations (20 systems / 25 minutes) You solve a small system of equations so that every equation holds. Each letter is an integer between 1 and 20, and there is exactly one valid solution per letter.

Worked example (from the official prep materials): A + 2 = B B = 6 From the second equation, B = 6. Substitute into the first: A + 2 = 6, so A = 6 − 2 = 4. Answer: A = 4.

Sample task (low difficulty): 7 + A = 14 and B − 3 = A → A = 7, B = 10 Sample task (high difficulty): A − B + C − D = 2, 10 × B = C, 5 × B = A, 11 + B = D

3. Latin Squares (20 tasks / 25 minutes) You see a 5×5 grid. Each of the five letters (A–E) may appear only once in each row and each column (like a letter-based Sudoku). Some cells are filled; you must decide which letter belongs in the cell marked with a "?". Sometimes you need to mentally fill other cells first.

Worked example: if a column already contains D, A, C, and E, then the "?" in that column must be B — it's the only letter missing.

Subject Module: General Academic Module — 90 minutes

For the APS India procedure, affected applicants take the Core Module plus the subject module called the General Academic Module. This is important: do not assume you will get a branch-specific Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or Management module just because your bachelor's falls in that field.

The General Academic Module tests whether you can apply academic reasoning to unfamiliar problems. g.a.s.t.'s official preparatory PDF says possible exam topics may cover a range of areas including mathematics, computational sciences, natural sciences, engineering, business administration, economics, social sciences, and humanities. Each task gives you an input such as a text, formula, table, diagram, or case-style explanation, followed by single-choice questions. The point is application and transfer, not memorised trivia.

Separate dMAT subject modules still exist for specific university programmes, including Battery Science and Technology in Engineering at RWTH Aachen University and Data Science at Georg-August University Göttingen. But for the APS verification process in India, the official dMAT India page names the General Academic Module.

The official General Academic Module sample includes four cross-disciplinary exercises: Vector Calculations, Hydrostatics, Optimal Order Quantity, and Research Strategies in Social Sciences. We explain these in detail in the new dMAT General Academic Module guide.

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How the dMAT Is Scored

Your result shows two numbers:

• dMAT Score — on a 0 to 200 scale, where the mean is 100. This is comparable across all modules.
• Percentile Rank — g.a.s.t. defines it as the proportion of other participants who achieved a lower or equal result. A rank of 70 means 70% of participants scored the same or lower.

The score is reported separately for the Core Module and the subject module, and the overall result is the sum of the two.

The g.a.s.t. FAQ says the certificate "is generally valid indefinitely", but "if you submit the certificate directly to a university, that university may apply its own rules regarding how long the result is accepted". A result from September 2026 remains valid for winter semester 2027. The dMAT is part of the APS procedure, not a separate visa requirement. On the score, g.a.s.t. says: "Taking the dMAT is sufficient for the visa application", so no specific score is required. There is no fixed pass/fail line: a low dMAT score does not automatically cause APS denial or university rejection. Each German university independently decides how to assess your dMAT certificate alongside your grades, SOP, and the rest of your application.

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Free Official dMAT Preparation Resources

g.a.s.t. publishes free preparatory materials with sample tasks, full solutions, and solving strategies, plus short instructional videos showing how the digital test works. The detailed instructions for each task type are only in these prep materials — in the exam itself you'll see just brief reminders, so prepare thoroughly beforehand.

How to prepare efficiently:

• Work through the Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations, and Latin Squares exercises without taking notes, because you can't take notes in the real exam.
• The core-module subtests reward pattern speed — practise until you can solve a 5×5 Latin Square or a 2–3 equation system in under a minute.
• For APS India, start with the General Academic Module PDF. It now gives the most relevant official sample tasks for affected Indian Master's applicants.
• If your target university separately requires a programme-specific dMAT module, also download the prep PDF that matches that programme.
• Watch the official videos once to get familiar with the digital interface before test day.

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How the dMAT Fits Into Your APS Document Packet

If the dMAT applies to you, the dMAT certificate becomes part of your APS documentation. Here's the current APS document checklist for Bachelor's/Master's applicants, with the dMAT highlighted:

⚠️ Important APS submission clarification: If the dMAT certificate is available, send it with the packet. If it is not available yet, APS India's July clarification says affected Summer 2027-or-later Master's applicants may send the APS packet first and submit the dMAT certificate later. This can help APS start checking the other documents, but it does not complete the APS procedure. The APS certificate is issued only after the dMAT certificate is submitted and checked.

Do not use this as a way to send an incomplete academic file. APS India says the later-submission option applies only to the dMAT certificate; additional or updated academic qualification documents cannot be added later together with the dMAT certificate for the same APS procedure.

The APS checklist leaflet dated June 2026 still says to take the dMAT first and submit the certificate together with your documents. APS India's dMAT page is newer and lets the certificate follow later, so go by the page.

The full APS process — registration, the ₹18,000 fee, document dispatch, verification, and the interview (if requested) — is otherwise unchanged. For the complete walkthrough, see our Complete APS Guide for Indian Students.

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Common dMAT Mistakes to Avoid

1. Assuming it applies to you when it doesn't (or vice versa). Only specific bachelor's degrees + summer 2027 or later are covered, but since 29 October 2026 that includes every B.Tech and B.Eng, whatever the branch, and since 5 November every engineering degree and every tourism, travel and hospitality degree. Check the APS India dMAT page before paying €150.
2. Missing the transitional exemption. If you completed APS online registration before 29 June 2026 or shipped your complete APS documents before that date, you may be exempt for that APS procedure even if your field is affected.
3. Missing the registration window. The test runs on fixed dates. Miss a deadline (4 January 2027 for the January test, 1 March 2027 for the March test) and you wait for the next date, which can derail your APS-then-visa timeline.
4. Waiting for the dMAT certificate before preparing APS. If your other APS documents are complete, APS India now allows the dMAT certificate to follow later. Use that only for the dMAT certificate, not for missing academic documents.
5. Treating it as a pass/fail gate. There's no fixed cut-off — but a stronger score still helps competitive programmes, so prepare properly.
6. Taking the test before checking anabin. If your institution isn't recognised, the dMAT can't fix that. Verify recognition first.
7. Ignoring the free official prep. The detailed task instructions exist only in the prep materials — don't walk in cold to a no-notes, timed test.
8. Forgetting it's a separate fee and separate body. dMAT (€150, g.a.s.t.) is independent of APS (₹18,000). Budget and register for both.
9. Planning to show Aadhaar at the test centre. Only a valid passport is accepted. Apply for one in good time if you do not have it yet, and make sure your registration details match it.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is the dMAT mandatory for all Indian students? No. It applies only to Master's applicants with any B.Tech or B.Eng, whatever the branch, any other undergraduate engineering degree, or an undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management Studies, or Tourism, Travel, Hotel and Hospitality Management, and who are applying for the summer 2027 intake or later. Other degrees count if the core discipline or major is in one of these fields, and integrated or dual degrees count if any part is. Bachelor's and PhD applicants, degrees outside these fields, and participants in officially confirmed exchange or double-degree programmes are exempt.

2. Does the dMAT replace the APS certificate? No. The dMAT is an additional element in APS documentation. APS still does its normal document verification, and the dMAT result appears on your APS certificate if the requirement applies to you.

3. How much does the dMAT cost? €150, paid to g.a.s.t. at registration. This is separate from the ₹18,000 APS processing fee.

4. When is the next dMAT test? The next tests are on 16 January 2027 (register by 4 January, results on 8 February) and 13 March 2027 (register by 1 March, results on 5 April). Registration is open on the g.a.s.t. registration page. The first sitting took place on 26 September 2026.

5. Where can I take the dMAT in India? g.a.s.t. lists Indian test centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune. The g.a.s.t. dMAT India page also lists Berlin and Kathmandu; use the registration portal as the final source for available seats and centres.

6. What does the dMAT test, and in what language? Two modules in English: a Core Module (Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations, Latin Squares — general aptitude) and the General Academic Module for the APS India procedure. All questions are single-choice; no notes allowed; ~3.5 hours total.

7. Is there a passing score? There is no fixed pass/fail line. You receive a dMAT score (0–200, mean 100) and a percentile. The dMAT is part of the APS procedure, not a separate visa requirement. On the score, g.a.s.t. says taking the dMAT is sufficient for the visa application and no specific score is required. A low score "does not automatically lead to a refusal" of the APS certificate (APS India), and German universities decide independently how to weigh it.

8. How long is the dMAT certificate valid? The g.a.s.t. FAQ says it is "generally valid indefinitely". A university may apply its own rules on how long it accepts a result if you submit the certificate to it directly.

9. Can I retake the dMAT? Yes. The g.a.s.t. FAQ says "you may take the dMAT as many times as you wish". The January results arrive on 8 February, before March registration closes on 1 March, so you can still book the March test after seeing your January score.

10. I'm applying for winter 2026/27 — do I need the dMAT? No. Winter 2026/27 is not affected. The requirement starts with summer semester 2027.

11. Can I submit my APS documents before receiving the dMAT certificate? Yes, if the dMAT requirement applies to you and your other APS documents are complete. APS India may begin checking the other documents, but the APS certificate can be issued only after you submit the dMAT certificate and APS checks it against g.a.s.t. information. This later-submission option applies only to the dMAT certificate.

12. I registered for APS before 29 June 2026. Do I still need dMAT? No, not for that APS procedure. APS India says applicants who completed APS online registration before 29 June 2026 are exempt for that procedure, even if they ship hardcopies after 29 June. If you make a new APS application later, the then-current rules apply.

13. I have a B.Tech in IT or Computer Science. Do I need the dMAT now? Yes, if you are applying for a Master's from the summer 2027 intake onwards and no exemption fits. Since 29 October 2026, APS India covers all B.Tech and B.Eng degrees, whatever the branch, including branches without the word Engineering.

14. Does a BCA or B.Sc. Computer Science need the dMAT? These degrees are not in the fields APS India names, unless the core discipline or major is in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business, Management or Tourism, Travel & Hospitality. That is Think Mile's reading, not APS India's wording. If your degree sits in a boundary area, APS India strongly advises taking the dMAT, so ask info@aps-india.de before you decide.

15. Which ID do I need on test day? A valid passport. The g.a.s.t. FAQ accepts no other ID, and you will not be allowed to take the test without it. Enter your name at registration exactly as it appears in your passport.

16. I studied hotel management, hospitality or tourism. Do I need the dMAT? Yes, if you are applying for a Master's from the summer 2027 intake onwards and no exemption fits. On 5 November 2026 APS India added all undergraduate degrees in Tourism, Travel, Hotel and Hospitality Management, so a BHM, BHMCT, BTTM or a BBA in tourism or hospitality is covered. APS India still checks separately that the degree is formally recognised, and an APS certificate needs UGC recognition.

17. I am in an integrated Bachelor-Master or dual-degree programme. Does the dMAT apply? Yes, if any component or major field of the programme is in a covered field, for example the BBA in an integrated BBA-MBA. An officially confirmed exchange, double-degree or university partnership programme is a different thing: it is exempt when you send the confirmation with your group number.

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Source note: This article was reviewed on 7 November 2026 against the official APS India dMAT page, whose document history entry of 5 November 2026 refines the affected fields, the APS India homepage notice, the g.a.s.t. registration page, the g.a.s.t. India FAQ, the dMAT India page (g.a.s.t.), the dMAT certificate page, the official General Academic Module preparatory materials (edition as at 2 September 2026), the g.a.s.t. candidate information sheet for 26 September 2026, and the dMAT terms and conditions. Where they differ, this article follows the APS India page for who is covered and the test dates, the g.a.s.t. registration page for deadlines and results, and the g.a.s.t. FAQ for ID. Key official facts reflected here: the dMAT is administered by g.a.s.t. (not APS India), the fee is €150, all B.Tech and B.Eng degrees and all other undergraduate engineering degrees are covered, Tourism, Travel and Hospitality degrees are covered, integrated and dual degrees are covered if any part is in a covered field, the 2027 tests are on 16 January and 13 March, the APS India procedure uses the General Academic Module, affected applicants may submit APS documents before the dMAT certificate is available, APS can issue the certificate only after the dMAT certificate is submitted and checked, and final test-centre availability is confirmed during registration.