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🆕 First dMAT Administration in India · 26 September 2026

dMAT Coaching for
Study in Germany 2026

Live Core Module coaching for the new Digital Master Test — required for Engineering, Commerce & Business graduates applying to German Master's programmes from summer semester 2027 onward.

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Live curriculum
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Total live learning
60 Days
Portal access
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In-class tests

What is the dMAT?

A new requirement for German Master's applications — here's exactly what it is

The dMAT (Digital Master Test) — also referred to as the Digital Master Admission Test — is a standardised, computer-based aptitude test introduced by APS India in collaboration with ITB Consulting. It evaluates the academic aptitude of students applying for Master's programmes in Germany, assessing logical reasoning, mathematical aptitude, and analytical thinking.

The exam is conducted in a computer-based format at designated test centres across India. The official certificate is issued by g.a.s.t. and must be enclosed with your APS application documents — it will also be referenced directly on your APS certificate.

Who Needs to Take the dMAT?

In its introductory phase in 2026, the dMAT requirement applies exclusively to applicants whose undergraduate degree is in one of these three fields:

Engineering
Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics
Business / Management
Applicants whose degree falls within one of these areas, aiming to start a graduate programme in Germany in summer semester 2027 or thereafter, are required to take the dMAT with the General Academic Module as part of the APS documentation process.

How is the dMAT Structured?

Two modules make up your complete dMAT result

Core Module

General Cognitive Skills

Measures general cognitive and analytical skills through three subtests.

✅ Covered by ANU Education's course
Subject Module

General Academic Module

Applies cognitive skills to academic problem-solving — requires transfer and application skills rather than memorised knowledge.

⏳ Coming soon — not yet taught

★ We will update about Subject Module sessions once we launch.

⏰ First dMAT India Test Date Timeline

Mark these dates — this is the inaugural India administration

29 June 2026

Registration Opens

Students can begin registering for the first dMAT administration in India.

15 September 2026

Registration Deadline

Last date to register for the 26 September 2026 test date.

26 September 2026

dMAT Test Date

The exam is conducted at selected g.a.s.t. test centres across India.

12 October 2026

Results & Certificate

Results published and certificates issued via the g.a.s.t. portal.

⚠️ Registration closes 15 September 2026 — with a 4-week course + free trial, students should ideally start preparation by early August 2026 at the latest.

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FeatureFree Trial PackdMAT Core ⭐
Live Lecture Duration60 Min/Day60 Min/Day
Live Lecture Content Cycle5 Days4 Weeks
Total Live Learning Hours5 Hours20 Hours
In-Class Tests15
Login Access Validity5 Days60 Days
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Live Class Schedule

CourseBatchIST Timings
dMAT CoreMonday – Friday9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Demo OrientationTue / Thu / Sat9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

🎥 Live, instructor-led online sessions — face to face from anywhere · Recordings available for missed lectures

dMAT Test Centres in India

Final confirmed list available during official registration

📍 Ahmedabad📍 Bengaluru📍 Bhopal📍 Chandigarh📍 Chennai📍 Kathmandu (Nepal)📍 Kolkata📍 Mananthavady📍 Mumbai📍 New Delhi📍 Pune
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Who Handles Registration & Certification?

Registration, test centre booking, technical support, issuing of certificates, and payment for the actual dMAT exam are all managed directly by g.a.s.t. — not by ANU Education. Our role is exam preparation and coaching only. You register for the exam yourself at www.d-mat.de/en/registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions — dMAT 2026

What is the dMAT (Digital Master Test)?+
The dMAT — also referred to as the Digital Master Admission Test — is a standardised computer-based aptitude test introduced by APS India in collaboration with ITB Consulting, designed to evaluate the academic aptitude of students applying for Master's programmes in Germany. It assesses logical reasoning, mathematical aptitude, and analytical thinking, helping German universities identify applicants with the required academic potential. The official certificate is issued by g.a.s.t. and must be enclosed with your APS application documents.
Who needs to take the dMAT in 2026?+
In its introductory phase in 2026, the dMAT requirement applies exclusively to applicants whose undergraduate degree is in Engineering, Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Economics, or Business/Management. If your degree falls within one of these fields and you're aiming to start a graduate programme in Germany in summer semester 2027 or thereafter, you are required to take the dMAT with the General Academic (Subject) Module as part of your APS documentation process. Students outside these three degree categories are not currently required to take it.
What is the difference between the dMAT Core Module and Subject Module?+
The dMAT has two modules. The Core Module measures general cognitive and analytical skills through three subtests — this is the foundational, general-reasoning portion of the exam. The Subject Module (General Academic Module) tests your ability to apply those cognitive and analytical skills to academic problem-solving — tasks combine a typical academic problem with related questions, requiring developed transfer and application skills rather than memorised factual knowledge. Both modules together make up your complete dMAT result for APS purposes.
Does ANU Education's dMAT course cover both the Core and Subject Modules?+
Currently, ANU Education's dMAT course covers the Core Module only. The Subject (General Academic) Module is not yet taught as part of this programme — we will announce Subject Module coaching sessions once they launch. This is worth knowing upfront: if your APS documentation requires the full dMAT result (both modules), you will need Subject Module preparation from another source until we launch our own, or self-study using official g.a.s.t. materials.
When is the first dMAT test date in India?+
The first dMAT administration in India follows this timeline: registration opens 29 June 2026, the registration deadline is 15 September 2026, the test date is 26 September 2026, and results are published with certificates issued via the g.a.s.t. portal on 12 October 2026. These are the confirmed dates for the inaugural India administration — future test cycles may follow a similar or different schedule, so always verify current dates on the official g.a.s.t. site before planning.
Where can I take the dMAT in India?+
The dMAT is currently planned to be offered at selected g.a.s.t. test centres including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune, as well as Kathmandu in Nepal. The final confirmed list of test centres becomes available during the official registration process on the g.a.s.t. platform.
Who registers me for the dMAT — ANU Education or someone else?+
Registration, test centre booking, technical support, certificate issuance, and payment for the dMAT exam itself are all managed directly by g.a.s.t. — not by ANU Education or any coaching provider. ANU Education's role is exam preparation and coaching only. You register for the actual exam yourself at www.d-mat.de/en/registration. We're transparent about this distinction so there's no confusion about who handles what.
What does ANU Education's dMAT Core course include?+
The dMAT Core course includes: a 4-week live curriculum, 20 hours of total live learning (60 minutes/day, Monday to Friday, 9:30–10:30 PM IST), 5 in-class tests, and 60 days of portal access. A free trial pack is also available: 5 days of access, 60 minutes/day, 1 in-class test, for students who want to experience the teaching style before enrolling. Sessions are live, instructor-led, and delivered online — recordings are available for any missed lectures.
Is there a free demo class for dMAT coaching?+
Yes. ANU Education offers a Demo Orientation session on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00–10:00 AM IST, alongside a 5-day free trial pack that includes 60 minutes of live daily instruction and 1 in-class test — giving you a genuine sense of the course before committing.
How is the dMAT certificate used in my Germany application?+
The official dMAT certificate is issued by g.a.s.t. and must be enclosed with your APS application documents. It will also be referenced directly on your APS certificate, which German universities require as part of your application for graduate programmes. Without a valid dMAT certificate (where applicable to your degree background), your APS documentation may be considered incomplete.
Is the dMAT the same as the GMAT or GRE?+
No. The dMAT is a distinct exam specifically created for the German APS documentation process, administered by g.a.s.t. in collaboration with ITB Consulting, and currently required only for Engineering, Commerce, and Business/Management graduates applying to German Master's programmes starting summer semester 2027 onward. GMAT and GRE are separate, globally-used graduate admissions tests not tied to the APS process. Some German universities may still request GMAT/GRE independently of dMAT requirements — always check your specific target university's admission criteria.
What score do I need on the dMAT?+
As of the exam's introductory phase in 2026, official minimum score thresholds for German universities are still being established, since this is the first administration in India. We recommend checking directly with your target German university's admissions office for their specific dMAT score expectations, and monitoring official g.a.s.t. communications as the programme matures.
How long should I prepare for the dMAT Core Module?+
ANU Education's dMAT Core course is structured as a 4-week programme with 20 hours of live instruction — designed to build the general cognitive and analytical skills tested in the Core Module's three subtests within that window. Students with strong existing quantitative and logical reasoning skills may need less time; those building these skills from scratch should allow the full 4 weeks plus additional self-practice using the 60-day portal access.
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