If you are an Indian graduate planning a Master's in Germany, one new step now sits between you and your APS certificate — the dMAT (Digital Master Test). The most common question our counsellors hear is a simple one: where can I actually take it? This guide gives you the complete, verified list of dMAT exam centres in India, the confirmed 2026 test dates, the fee, and exactly how to lock in your dMAT exam slot before seats fill up.
The dMAT is administered by g.a.s.t. (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung) and, from 2026, forms part of the APS documentation process for selected Master's applicants heading to Germany.
🟦 Quick answerThe dMAT is offered at 10 exam centres across India for 2026 — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady (Kerala), Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune — plus Kathmandu in Nepal. The first test date is 26 September 2026, with slots booked first-come-first-served via g.a.s.t. |
The dMAT (Digital Master Test) is a standardised academic aptitude test for Master's-level applicants. From 2026 it becomes an additional element in the APS documentation process for graduates of Indian universities who want to study a Master's in Germany.
According to APS India and the official dMAT website, the requirement applies to applicants whose undergraduate degree falls within Engineering; Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics; or Business/Management, and who are applying for the summer semester 2027 intake or later. The test does not replace your document verification — it sits alongside it, and the result is reflected on your APS certificate.
If you're still deciding on universities and timelines, start with our full guide to studying for a Master's in Germany and our detailed APS certificate process for Indian students — this article focuses only on where and when you sit the dMAT.
For its first administration, g.a.s.t. has confirmed the following dMAT exam locations across India. This is the complete city list published on the official dMAT and APS India pages.
| # | dMAT exam centre (city) | State / UT | Region |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | West |
| 2 | Bengaluru | Karnataka | South |
| 3 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Central |
| 4 | Chandigarh | Madhya Pradesh | North |
| 5 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | South |
| 6 | Kolkata | West Bengal | East |
| 7 | Mananthavady | Kerala | South |
| 8 | Mumbai | Maharashtra | West |
| 9 | New Delhi | Delhi (NCR) | North |
| 10 | Pune | Maharashtra | West |
For applicants in Nepal, an eleventh centre is available in Kathmandu.
Source: d-mat.de (g.a.s.t.) and aps-india.de, 2026. The final list of centres is confirmed during registration, and availability at each city depends on the number of seats booked.
💬 Pacific Educational Consultant InsightNotice the gaps on the map: there is currently no dMAT centre in Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Jaipur or the North-East. If you live in one of these cities, plan travel and accommodation into your test-day budget early. In our experience, students who assume "a centre will open near me" are the ones scrambling in September. Treat the 10 listed cities as final until g.a.s.t. says otherwise. |
For South Indian candidates, the single dMAT exam centre in Kerala is Mananthavady, in the Wayanad district. It is the only Kerala location on the 2026 list, so demand from Kerala, coastal Karnataka and parts of Tamil Nadu is likely to concentrate here.
A few practical points for Kerala-based applicants:
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There is currently one dMAT test date in India for 2026, with a fixed registration window. These dates are confirmed by both g.a.s.t. and APS India.
| Milestone | Date |
| Registration opens | 29 June 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| dMAT test date | 26 September 2026 |
| Results & certificate available (g.a.s.t. portal) | 12 October 2026 |
Source: d-mat.de and aps-india.de, updated 13 July 2026.
There is a single test date, but slots are tied to test-centre seat availability, not to multiple sittings. Booking, payment and centre selection are all handled by g.a.s.t. on a first-come, first-served basis. APS India cannot reserve or hold a seat for you.
💬 Pacific Educational Consultant InsightStudents often ask us for "the next dMAT slot" as if it runs monthly like IELTS. It doesn't — for 2026 there is one date only (26 September). That makes the centre your real variable, not the date. If your preferred city shows "fully booked," your only lever is to pick another available centre — so register early and keep a backup city ready. |
The dMAT fee is charged by g.a.s.t. and paid online during registration.
| Item | Amount |
| dMAT test fee | €150.00 |
| Approx. in INR (Aug 2026) | ~₹16,500 |
The rupee figure is indicative only — €150 converted at roughly ₹110/€ as of August 2026. Your final charge depends on the exchange rate and payment method on the day. Source: aps-india.de (fee); live EUR–INR rate.
Remember this is separate from your APS processing fee and your later German student-visa costs. Our Germany student visa guide breaks down the full cost timeline so you can budget the whole journey, not just the test.
Not every applicant to Germany has to sit the dMAT. Based on the APS India notification:
You need the dMAT if:
You are exempt if you:
Interdisciplinary degrees (Engineering Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, FinTech, Industrial Engineering, etc.) are classified against the official APS "Affected Fields List," so check that list if your programme sits between categories.
Use this simple checklist the moment registration opens on 29 June 2026:
1. Confirm you're in scope. Degree field + summer-2027 intake + APS start date on/after 29 June 2026.
2. Rank three centres, not one. A first choice, a nearby backup, and a "safe" metro (Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai or Delhi usually have more seats).
3. Register on day one. Slots are first-come-first-served; the 15 September deadline is a cut-off, not a target.
4. Pay immediately. Your seat is only secured once the €150 fee is paid.
5. Prepare with the official free materials. g.a.s.t. publishes sample tasks, solutions and on-screen demo videos for the General Academic Module.
6. Line up your APS. You may ship your APS documents before the certificate is ready, but APS India only issues your certificate after the dMAT result is verified — so don't leave the test to the last week.
✅ Key Takeaways
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1. How many dMAT exam centres are there in India?
There are 10 dMAT exam centres in India for 2026 — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune — plus a Kathmandu centre in Nepal. The final list is confirmed during registration.
2. Is there a dMAT exam centre in Kerala?
Yes. The dMAT exam centre in Kerala is Mananthavady, in Wayanad district. It is currently the only Kerala location, so nearby applicants should book early; the closest alternatives are Bengaluru and Chennai.
3. What are the dMAT exam dates for 2026?
The dMAT test date is 26 September 2026. Registration runs from 29 June to 15 September 2026, and results/certificates are published on 12 October 2026.
4. How do dMAT exam slots work?
There is one test date for 2026. "Slots" refer to seat availability at each centre, booked through g.a.s.t. on a first-come-first-served basis. APS India cannot reserve a seat for you.
5. What if my preferred dMAT centre is fully booked?
You must choose another available centre. Availability depends on seats per location, which is why registering on the opening day and keeping a backup city is important.
6. How much is the dMAT fee?
The fee is €150 (about ₹16,500 as of August 2026), paid to g.a.s.t. during online registration.
7. Do all Germany applicants need the dMAT?
No. It applies to Engineering, Commerce/Finance/Economics and Business/Management graduates applying for a Master's from summer semester 2027. Bachelor's and PhD applicants, and those exempt under the transitional rules, do not need it.
8. Does a low dMAT score mean my APS is rejected?
No. The dMAT is not a pass/fail gate for APS. It is an additional academic result recorded on your APS certificate; APS India still verifies your documents separately, and German universities decide admission independently.
9. Is the dMAT valid indefinitely?
Per g.a.s.t., the dMAT certificate does not expire — it is valid indefinitely once issued.
10. Who conducts the dMAT — APS India or g.a.s.t.?
g.a.s.t. administers the test (registration, centres, payment, results). APS India handles document verification and issues the APS certificate that references your dMAT result.
Dates, fees and centre lists are as published in 2026 and may be updated by g.a.s.t./APS India. Always confirm on the official portal before booking.
The dMAT is one moving part in a larger APS-and-visa timeline — and getting the sequence wrong can cost you an intake. Our counsellors at Pacific Educational Consultant help Indian students choose the right centre, plan the September test around their application deadlines, and keep the whole Germany journey on track.
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