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Mandatory in the APS process from Summer Semester 2027

dMAT Coaching Online for Germany's Digital Master Assessment Test

Daily live classes for the maths and aptitude reasoning the dMAT actually tests, taught on the official g.a.s.t. pattern.

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dMAT 2026 snapshot

First test day: 26 September 2026
Register by: 15 September 2026
Official exam fee: EUR 150, paid at registration
Duration: About 3.5 hours, in English
Format: Computer-based at 10 Indian centres

dMAT 2026: the first cycle

29 June 2026

Registration opens

On the official g.a.s.t. portal

15 Sept 2026

Registration closes

Last day to book your seat

26 Sept 2026

First test day

Computer-based, at 10 Indian centres

12 Oct 2026

Results out

Certificate reflects on your APS

Source: APS India and g.a.s.t. announcements for the inaugural cycle. Registration happens on the official g.a.s.t. portal and the result is reflected on your APS certificate.

What is the dMAT, and who needs it?

The dMAT (Digital Master Assessment Test) is a standardized aptitude test developed by g.a.s.t., the German organisation behind TestDaF and TestAS, and evaluated centrally at the TestDaF Institute in Bochum. German universities use it to compare Master's applicants from different education systems on one scale.

For Indian students it sits inside the APS India process. If you apply for a German Master's programme for Summer Semester 2027 or any later intake and your bachelor's degree falls in one of the three field groups, you take the dMAT before your APS verification is complete. It does not replace document checks, degree recognition or university admission decisions.

Already registered with APS before 29 June 2026, holding an APS certificate, or coming through an official exchange or double-degree programme? Then the requirement does not apply to you. Degrees in medicine, law, pharmacy, architecture, pure sciences, arts and humanities are outside the three field groups. Read the full list in our affected degree fields guide.

Bachelor's fields that trigger the dMAT

Engineering
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Civil, CSE, EC, Electrical and 150+ listed branches
Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics
B.Com all variants, BA / B.Sc Economics, finance and banking degrees
Business and Management
BBA, BBM, BMS, business analytics and management degrees

APS India classifies borderline cases from the official degree title on your certificates, not from marketing course names.

dMAT exam pattern 2026

Two 90-minute parts separated by a 30-minute break, entirely in English. No notes, no rough paper, no calculator.

Part 1 · Core Module (90 min)

Figure Sequences

20 tasks 25 min

Matrix series where figures shift position, colour and orientation by hidden rules. You predict the next two matrices.

Mathematical Equations

20 systems 25 min

Systems of equations with letter unknowns between 1 and 20. Solve them fast, in your head, with no rough paper.

Latin Squares

16 tasks 20 min

A 5x5 grid where every letter appears once per row and column. Pure deduction under a hard clock.

Part 2 · Subject Module (90 min)

A typical problem from your field group followed by single-choice questions. It tests how you apply knowledge, not what you have memorised.

10 Indian centres, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Pune
Guess, never skip: the official prep materials say so
Task instructions are published only in the official prep PDF

Read the full pattern breakdown

dMAT coaching fees

₹15,000₹30,000

50% launch discount

One-month intensive course. Need more practice time before your test date? Extend at ₹5,000 per month.

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Already an EEC dMAT student?

Extend your batch access by one more month for ₹5,000. Your remaining days are kept, not replaced. Checkout with the same email or phone you enrolled with; it only works on an existing dMAT enrollment.

What the course includes

Live class daily, 12 to 1 pm IST, on Zoom from anywhere in India
Full maths and aptitude-reasoning syllabus mapped to the official task types
Drills for figure sequences, equations and Latin squares at all difficulty levels
Timed mock sprints that copy real per-subtest limits
Doubt-solving with EEC faculty and Germany admissions guidance

What we teach in one month

Maths foundations and speed

Linear equations, substitution, rearrangement and fast mental arithmetic, drilled until 20 systems in 25 minutes feels routine.

Pattern and figure logic

Movement, rotation, colour-cycle and x+1 progression rules from the official figure-sequence task type, practised at all three difficulty levels.

Grid deduction

Row-column elimination technique for Latin squares, so you fill hidden cells in your head instead of guessing.

Exam strategy

Timing plans per subtest, when to guess (the official guidance says never leave blanks), and no-notes mental workflows for test day.

Your dMAT roadmap, slide by slide

Twelve slides covering the requirement, the pattern, the dates and the registration steps for the 2026-27 cycle.

Navigating Germany's new mandatory aptitude test — the 2026-27 dMAT guide for Indian Master's students

Positioning the dMAT within your application journey: Indian Bachelor's degree, dMAT (Digital Master Test) as part of the APS India process, then German Master's degree

Prep with the team that handles your whole Germany file

EEC has coached test-takers since 1997 and runs a dedicated Germany admissions desk. The faculty who train you for the dMAT sit next to the counsellors who manage your APS file, university shortlist and visa documentation, so nothing gets lost between coaching and application.

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dMAT coaching: frequently asked questions

What is the dMAT exam?+

The dMAT (Digital Master Assessment Test) is a computer-based aptitude test by g.a.s.t., the German body behind TestDaF and TestAS. It is evaluated centrally at the TestDaF Institute in Bochum and is becoming part of the APS India verification process for selected Master's applicants to Germany. Your dMAT result is reflected on your APS certificate.

Who has to take the dMAT?+

Indian students applying to German Master's programmes for Summer Semester 2027 or later, if their bachelor's degree falls in Engineering, Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics, or Business / Management. Applicants who completed APS registration or shipped complete APS documents before 29 June 2026, already hold an APS certificate, or come through official exchange and double-degree programmes are exempt.

What is the dMAT exam pattern?+

Two parts of 90 minutes each with a 30-minute break, all in English. The Core Module has three subtests: Figure Sequences (20 tasks, 25 minutes), Mathematical Equations (20 systems, 25 minutes) and Latin Squares (16 tasks, 20 minutes). The Subject Module presents a typical problem from your field group followed by single-choice questions. No notes or rough paper are allowed anywhere in the exam.

What is the dMAT exam fee?+

The official test fee is EUR 150 (roughly ₹15,000), paid online during registration on the g.a.s.t. portal. This is separate from coaching fees.

When is the first dMAT test date?+

The first test day is 26 September 2026. Registration runs from 29 June 2026 to 15 September 2026, and results are available from 12 October 2026.

Where can I take the dMAT in India?+

Ten authorized centres were announced for the first cycle: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. The final centre list appears during registration. The test cannot be taken from home.

What does EEC dMAT coaching cost?+

The one-month intensive course is ₹15,000 after a 50% launch discount on the listed fee of ₹30,000. If you want more practice after the first month, you can extend at ₹5,000 per month.

What are the dMAT class timings at EEC?+

One hour of live teaching daily, 12 to 1 pm IST, on Zoom. You can join from any city in India. The batch covers the full maths and aptitude-reasoning syllabus mapped to the official g.a.s.t. task types.

Do GRE or GMAT scores exempt me from the dMAT?+

No. APS India has not announced any GRE or GMAT substitution. The only published exemptions relate to APS applications completed before 29 June 2026, existing APS certificates, and official exchange or partnership programmes.

Is there negative marking in the dMAT?+

The official preparatory materials tell candidates to guess rather than leave an answer blank, which is the strongest signal that skipping never helps. EEC trains you on elimination and educated guessing as part of exam strategy.

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