dMAT Exam Date 2026 & 2027: Registration & Deadlines

If you are an Indian graduate planning a Master's in Germany, the dMAT exam date is now one of the most important entries in your application calendar. The Digital Master Test (dMAT) became part of the APS documentation process in June 2026, and missing a single deadline can push your intake back by a full semester. This guide gives you every confirmed dMAT exam date 2026, the latest on the dMAT exam date 2027, registration deadlines, fees, and test centres — all verified against official g.a.s.t. and APS India information.

We keep this page focused purely on dates and deadlines. For the exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation, we link you to our detailed guides instead of repeating them here.

dMAT Exam Date 2026: The Full Confirmed Schedule

The 2026 cycle is the very first dMAT rollout in India, so every date is fixed and there is no second sitting yet confirmed for this cycle. Here is the complete timeline as published by g.a.s.t. and referenced by APS India.

Two things make this timeline unusually strict. First, there is no late-registration window and no walk-in option — if you miss 15 September, you cannot sit the 26 September exam. Second, no confirmed makeup or second date exists for the 2026 cycle, so this single sitting is the only guaranteed opportunity before the Summer Semester 2027 application window.

dMAT Exam Date 2027: What Is Confirmed So Far

This is the single most searched-for uncertainty around the dMAT right now, so let's be precise. As of today, g.a.s.t. has not published an official dMAT exam date for 2027. What is publicly indicated is a window, not a fixed day.

• The next dMAT sitting after September 2026 is expected in Q1 2027 — i.e., January to March 2027 — with the exact date "to be confirmed" on the official portal, d-mat.de.
• No registration dates, fees, or centres for the 2027 cycle have been officially released yet.
• Because the dMAT certificate is valid indefinitely (you take it once), a 2027 sitting is mainly relevant to students who miss the 2026 date or begin their APS process later.

Our advice: do not build your plan around an unconfirmed 2027 date. If you are eligible and applying for Summer Semester 2027, the 26 September 2026 sitting is the low-risk choice. We update this page the moment g.a.s.t. confirms an official 2027 schedule.

dMAT Registration Deadlines & Key Dates at a Glance

Registration is not a formality — it is a seat reservation at a physical test centre, and seats are allocated first-come, first-served with no waitlist. The steps below all run through the g.a.s.t. portal (d-mat.de), not through APS India.

The Pacific "T-minus" dMAT date framework:

Because your name, date of birth, and passport details on the dMAT must exactly match your APS and university documents, a data-entry mismatch is one of the most common last-minute problems. Verify every field before you pay.

For the full step-by-step signup walkthrough, see our dMAT registration process and eligibility guide.

dMAT Test Centres in India (2026)

The 2026 dMAT runs at g.a.s.t. centres across 10 Indian cities, with an additional centre in Kathmandu, Nepal for the wider South Asia cohort. Seats per city are limited.

The final centre list is confirmed only during registration, and if your first choice is full, the system offers you only the remaining open centres — which may mean travelling outside your home city. This is exactly why early registration matters.

dMAT Exam Fee 2026

The dMAT fee is a single, uniform charge with no discounted "Indian pricing."

The euro-to-rupee rate moves daily, so treat any rupee figure as an estimate and check the live rate on the morning you pay. Crucially, the dMAT fee and the APS fee are two separate payments on two separate portals — budget for both, roughly ₹34,500+ combined before university application charges.

Who Must Take the dMAT? (Quick Eligibility Check)

You need the dMAT only if all of these are true:

1. You are applying for a Master's programme (not Bachelor's or PhD).
2. Your target intake is Summer Semester 2027 or later.
3. You started your APS process on or after 29 June 2026 (not via an exchange or double-degree programme).
4. Your bachelor's is in Engineering (incl. CS/IT), Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or Management.

You are exempt if you are applying for Winter Semester 2026/27 or earlier, if you began or completed your APS registration before 29 June 2026, or if your field falls outside the affected list. If your degree is borderline (e.g., B.Sc. Statistics, Data Science, or a dual-major), get written clarification from APS India before registering rather than guessing.

Not sure which side of the line you fall on? Our dMAT eligibility check for Indian students walks you through it, and our counsellors can confirm your exact classification.

Frequently Asked Questions (dMAT Exam Dates)

1. What is the dMAT exam date in 2026?

The first dMAT exam in India is on 26 September 2026. Registration closes on 15 September 2026 and results are released on 12 October 2026.

2. What is the dMAT exam date in 2027?

No official 2027 date has been confirmed yet. g.a.s.t. indicates the next sitting will fall in Q1 2027 (January–March), with the exact date to be published on d-mat.de.

3. What is the dMAT registration last date?

For the 2026 cycle, registration closes on 15 September 2026. There is no late registration and no on-the-spot booking.

4. Is there a second dMAT sitting in 2026?

No. No makeup or second date has been confirmed for the 2026 cycle. If you miss 26 September 2026, the next opportunity is the expected Q1 2027 window.

5. How much is the dMAT exam fee? €150

(roughly ₹16,300–₹16,600 depending on the exchange rate), paid directly to g.a.s.t. It is separate from the APS verification fee.

6. Where is the dMAT held in India?

Across 10 cities — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune — plus Kathmandu in Nepal. Seats are first-come, first-served.

7. Does the dMAT certificate expire?

No. The dMAT certificate is valid indefinitely, so a score earned in 2026 can be used for future German university applications.

8. Do I need the dMAT for Winter Semester 2026/27?

No. The dMAT applies only from Summer Semester 2027 onward. Winter 2026/27 applicants — and anyone who began APS before 29 June 2026 — are exempt.

9. Can I retake the dMAT?

Yes. g.a.s.t. currently sets no lifetime limit on attempts, though you should confirm the next available date and re-pay the fee for each sitting.

10. Does a low dMAT score block my APS or admission?

No. The dMAT is not pass/fail. A low score will not stop your APS certificate; each German university independently decides how much weight to give the result.

Dates, fees, and centres are subject to change by g.a.s.t. Always verify the latest details on d-mat.de before registering. Rupee figures are approximate and depend on the daily EUR–INR rate.

Not sure if the September date applies to you — or worried about your target intake?

Getting the dMAT timeline right is the difference between a smooth Summer 2027 application and a lost semester. Our Germany specialists can confirm your eligibility, map your exact deadlines, and plan your APS documentation around them.

👉 Book your free counselling session with Pacific Educational Consultant — and lock in your dMAT date with confidence.