If you are an Indian graduate planning a Master's in Germany, the dMAT exam fees are now a line item you cannot skip. Introduced by APS India for the Summer Semester 2027 intake onward, the dMAT (Digital Master Test) carries a fixed charge that you pay directly to the German administering body, g.a.s.t.
This guide covers only the money side — the exact dmat exam price in EUR and INR, what the fee includes, how to pay it, refund rules, and how the dmat exam registration fees sit alongside your APS costs. For who needs the test and what's on it, we link out to our detailed guides so you get the full picture without repetition.
The dMAT exam fees in 2026 are a flat €150 (about ₹16,650 at current rates), paid directly to g.a.s.t. during online registration at d-mat.de. This is separate from the ₹18,000 APS India fee, so affected Indian students should budget roughly ₹34,650 in total.
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Key Takeaways
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The dMAT registration fee is €150, charged as a single flat rate regardless of your degree stream or chosen test centre. There is no separate charge for the Core Module and the Subject Module — both sit under one payment.
In Indian rupees the figure is roughly ₹16,650, but this shifts every day because it is pegged to the live euro-to-rupee rate. In late August 2026 the EUR–INR mid-market rate hovered near ₹111 per euro, which is the basis for the conversions on this page.
| Item | Amount (EUR) | Approx. Amount (INR) |
| dMAT exam fee (flat) | €150 | ~₹16,650 |
| Score review — one module | €30 | ~₹3,330 |
| Score review — both module | €60 | ~₹6,660 |
| APS India verification fee | — | ₹18,000 |
| Typical total (dMAT + APS) | — | ~₹34,650 |
INR values are indicative, calculated at ~₹111/€. Confirm the live rate on the day you pay, not the day you plan.
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Your €150 is an all-in registration charge. It pays for:
The certificate does not expire, so under current rules you sit the dMAT once and reuse the result. There is no pass or fail — a lower score does not automatically block your APS, as long as the certificate is submitted. For the exam structure and question types, see our full dMAT exam pattern and syllabus guide.
This is the single most misunderstood point. The dMAT is a new documentation requirement inside the APS process, but the two fees are collected by different bodies and paid separately.
| Feature | dMAT Exam Fee | APS India Fee |
| Amount | €150 (~₹16,650) | ₹18,000 |
| Paid to | g.a.s.t. (Germany) | APS India |
| When | At dMAT registration | During APS application |
| Payment mode | Card / direct debit (EUR) | Online / bank transfer (INR) |
| Refundable? | Yes, within limits | No, under any circumstance |
So an affected applicant pays two invoices to two organisations. Miss this and you may find your APS file stuck because one half of the payment never went through. Our step-by-step APS India certificate process guide explains where the dMAT slots into your overall documentation timeline.
You only pay if the exam applies to you. The dMAT is mandatory for Indian graduates whose bachelor's degree falls in Engineering; Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics; or Business or Management, and who are applying for a German Master's from Summer Semester 2027 onward.
You are exempt — and pay nothing — if, before 29 June 2026, you had already registered for APS online, shipped your complete APS documents, or received your APS certificate. Students on official exchange, double-degree or university-partnership programmes, plus Bachelor's, PhD and Winter Semester 2026/27 applicants, are also outside the requirement.
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The 2026 cycle is the first ever, and it runs on four fixed dates. Because payment is tied to registration, the deadline below is effectively your last day to pay and secure a seat.
| Milestone | Date |
| Registration & payment window opens | 29 June 2026 |
| Registration & payment deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Exam day | 26 September 2026 |
| Results published | 12 October 2026 |
There is no confirmed second sitting for the 2026/27 cycle and no late-registration window. Miss 15 September and you cannot sit on 26 September — which can push your eligible entry to a later intake. For the complete timeline and centre-booking tips, see our dMAT registration dates and deadlines page.
Payment happens online, in euros, at the moment you register. Your seat is confirmed only after the money lands — nothing is held on trust.
Practical card tip: Indian credit cards work only if enabled for international transactions. Check your daily card limit first — a failed transaction can release your seat until you retry, and in a first-come-first-served metro centre, that delay costs you your city.
Confirmed test-centre cities so far: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. The bookable list appears only once you start registration.
The €150 is refundable, but your refund depends entirely on when you cancel. g.a.s.t.'s own terms govern this.
| When you deregister | Refund |
| Within 14 days of paying (cooling-off) | Full refund, no reason needed |
| After 14 days, before 15 Sept deadline | Refund minus up to 15% (~€22.50) |
| After the registration deadline | No refund |
| No-show / rules violation | No refund, no certificate |
To use the cooling-off refund you can email your request to kontakt@gast.de or deregister through the portal. Note the contrast: the APS ₹18,000 fee is non-refundable at every stage, so cancel the APS side only when you are certain.
If you want to challenge your score after results are published, that's a separate, paid process. You must file a written objection to the g.a.s.t. Examination Board within four weeks of results appearing in the portal. Reviewing one module costs €30; both modules cost €60. If the review changes your grade, the fee is refunded — otherwise it isn't.
Use this before you pay, so no rupee is wasted:
| 📌 Pacific Educational Consultant Insight Our data-based takeaway from this first cycle: the biggest hidden "cost" isn't the fee — it's the exchange-rate and timing risk. Students who registered in the opening fortnight paid a predictable euro amount and kept their first-choice city. Those who waited until early September faced both a weaker rupee and second-choice centres in another city, adding travel and stay costs that dwarfed any rupee saved on the fee itself. |
How much are the dMAT exam fees in 2026?
The dMAT exam fee is a flat €150, roughly ₹16,650 depending on the daily euro-to-rupee rate. It is paid once during online registration.
Is the dMAT exam fee the same as the APS fee?
No. The €150 dMAT fee goes to g.a.s.t. in Germany, while the ₹18,000 APS India fee is paid separately to APS India. Together they total about ₹34,650.
How do I pay the dMAT registration fees from India?
You pay online in euros on the d-mat.de participant portal using a credit card or direct debit. Make sure your Indian card is enabled for international transactions.
Can I get a refund on the dMAT fee?
Yes, if timed correctly. You get a full refund within 14 days of paying, a partial refund (minus up to 15%) before the 15 September deadline, and no refund after the deadline.
Does the dMAT fee change by city or degree stream?
No. The €150 rate is identical across all test centres and all eligible streams — engineering, commerce, finance, economics, business or management.
Is there a separate charge for the Core Module and Subject Module?
No. Both modules are included in the single €150 payment. Only a score review costs extra — €30 for one module or €60 for both.
What if I miss the 15 September 2026 payment deadline?
You cannot sit the 26 September exam, and there is no confirmed second sitting for the cycle, which may delay your eligible German Master's intake.
Do Bachelor's or PhD applicants have to pay the dMAT fee?
No. The dMAT currently applies only to affected Master's applicants for Summer Semester 2027 onward. Bachelor's, PhD and exempt-programme students pay nothing.
The dMAT exam fees are small next to tuition and living costs, but getting the timing, exchange rate and APS pairing right is what keeps your application on track. Factor the full ~₹34,650 into your plan, register early, and confirm your eligibility before you pay.
Not sure whether the dMAT even applies to you, or how it fits your APS and visa timeline? Our counsellors map it out for you end to end. Book a free study-abroad counselling session with Pacific Educational Consultant and get a personalised Germany roadmap.
| Fees and dates verified as of 25 August 2026. The dMAT is a newly launched requirement — always confirm the current fee, deadline and live exchange rate on the official d-mat.de portal before you pay. |
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