dMAT Exam Fee 2026 for Indian Students

Quick Read:

• The dMAT exam fee is Rs. 16,474/- (€150).
• This cost is separate from the Rs. 18,000/- APS verification fee.
• Combined dMAT and APS costs around Rs. 34,500 for most affected applicants.
• A score recheck costs an extra €30 for one module and €60 for both.
• Deregistering before the deadline refunds the fee minus an administrative fee of up to 15%.
• Euro to Indian rupee conversion varies daily so check the live rate on the date of payment.

The dMAT exam fee is €150 or 16,474/- INR as per the current currency exchange rate of 1 EUR = 109.83 INR. The payment details will be shown on the official APS India dMAT page and on g.a.s.t.'s own portal.

dMAT is newly launched, administered by g.a.s.t. (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung). The dMAT will apply to Master’s applicants, applying for Summer Semester 2027 intake or thereafter, whose previous degree is either Engineering, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or Management.

What is the APS Verification Fee in India?

The APS verification fee in India is 18,000 INR (non-refundable once paid).  

Transfer the fee to the APS account mentioned or pay online through the CCAvenue portal during registration. Ensure that the bank details are entered correctly. Keep the transaction receipt safely for future reference.

Counselor Insight: Make the APS verification fee payment way before 15 September 2026 (Registration deadline). Avoid last-minute failures like technical glitch on g.a.s.t.’s end. Sort out the bank details in advance.

dMAT Exam Fee vs APS India Fee

It’s clear that both the dMAT fee and the APS fee are collected by two different organisations for two different purposes. dMAT German exam fee is not a substitute for APS India fee and vice versa.

Particulars	dMAT Exam	APS Verification
Fee	€150 (₹16,660)	₹18,000 (€163)
Collected by	g.a.s.t.	APS India
Refundable	Yes, under specific conditions	No, under any circumstances
Payment mode	g.a.s.t. portal by card or direct debit	CCAvenue or direct bank transfer
Contact details	[email protected]	[email protected]

How to Pay the dMAT Exam Fee from India?

1) First, go to the official g.a.s.t. registration page and create your g.a.s.t. participant account.
2) Update details as given in your passport. Any discrepancies may lead to delays in certification.
3) Choose a dMAT test centre from the ten listed Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kathmandu (Nepal), Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune. Seats are allocated first-come, first-served. 
4) Pay the €150 fee online, either credit card or direct debit. In exceptional cases, payment can be made at the test centre.
5) Save your payment confirmation. Take print out and keep all transaction data related to the booking along with the Terms and Conditions. Use the transaction data while claiming for a refund or raising a payment query.

When to Pay the dMAT Exam Fee?

Here's the month-by-month calendar plan, in tandem with the Indian academic year, to pay the dMAT exam fee.

The first dMAT registration opened on 29 June 2026.

Timeline	To Do
July 2026	Register and pay the dMAT exam fee now to enroll in Summer 2027. APS accepts applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. Whether you’re a final-year student finishing exams or awaiting results, if you’re targeting Summer 2027, pay the dMAT fee now.
August 2026	Keep your other APS documents ready parallely rather than waiting on your dMAT certificate. Since this is the very first dMAT cycle in India, expect slots to be filled faster. So submit your APS documents first.
Early September 2026	Book your test centre and travel arrangements earliest if your location is not in the ten listed cities.
15 September 2026	Registration deadline. Beyond this date you cannot register, deregister, or claim a refund (unless under specific conditions).
26 September 2026	dMAT test date. Bring your passport, since identity checks happen before and during the test.
12 October 2026	Results and certificates appear on the g.a.s.t. portal. Submit this alongside your other APS documents as soon as it’s ready.

Note: The dMAT and APS fees are paid separately, and neither organisation adjusts or tracks payments made to the other.

APS Certificate Processing Fee in India 2026

The APS Certificate processing fee in India 2026 is 18,000/- INR. It’s non-refundable once paid.

Account Holder	Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany - Wiss
Account Number	0946426766
Name of Bank	Kotak Mahindra Bank
IFSC Code	KKBK0000182

What are the dMAT Exam Fee Refund, Cancellation and Deregistration Rules?

According to g.a.s.t.’s official terms, your dMAT exam fee refund is based on when you cancel.

When you deregister	Refund
Within 14 days of paying (cooling-off)	Full refund
After 14 days, before 15 September deadline	Refund minus administration cost of up to 15%
After the registration deadline	No refund
No-show/rules violation	No refund, no certificate

Cancellation Policy:

• The only way to cancel is via the g.a.s.t. participation portal. Cancelling by email or simply skipping the exam are not considered.
• If you do not appear on test day without formally deregistering, it is taken as a no-show (not a cancellation).
• Leaving the exam in the middle is treated as a discontinued exam and has the same outcome as a no-show.

Deregistration Rules:

• Deregistration is only possible through the dMAT participation portal.
• The online exam fee payment (credit card or debit card) will be credited to your account, except an administrative fee of up to 15%.
• If you paid the exam fee at the test centre, the test centre will refund the amount.
• If you deregister after the registration deadline, do not attend the exam or discontinue the exam, the exam fee will not be refunded. You will not receive your dMAT certificate.

Attention:

• APS may contact your school/college/university for academic verification and expect response only from their official email address (gmail.com and personal domains are not accepted).
• Do not send any original documents along with your application.
• If documents are not in English, attach a notarized English translation of the document.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) How much is the dMAT exam fee in Indian rupees?

The dMAT exam fee is €150 (Euros). In Indian rupees, it’s Rs. 16,474/-. The current currency exchange rate: 1 Euro = 109.83 INR. However, the currency rate fluctuates daily, so check the fee amount on the date of your payment.

2) Is the dMAT fee refundable if I cancel my registration?

Yes. The dMAT exam fee is refundable only if you cancel within 14 days of your online registration. However, an administrative fee of up to 15% will be deducted from the refund.

3) Is the dMAT fee the same as the APS fee?

No. The dMAT fee is not the same as the APS fee. dMAT fee is €150 (equivalent to ₹16,474) and the APS fee is Rs. 18,000/-. You must pay both charges separately.

4) Is there any fee waiver or discount on the dMAT for Indian students?

No. There’s no fee waiver or discount on the dMAT for Indian students. If your bachelor’s degree is not Engineering, Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Economics, or Business/Management, you neither take the test nor pay the fee.

5) Do I need to pay the dMAT fee again if I want to retake the exam?

Yes. You need to pay the full dMAT fee of €150 to retake the dMAT exam.

6) Can I get a refund if I cannot attend the dMAT exam?

Yes. If you cannot attend the dMAT exam and deregister after 14 days but before the registration deadline (September 15, 2026), you can still get a refund minus an administrative fee of up to 15%.

7) Who handles dMAT registration and fee payment?

g.a.s.t. (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung) handles registration, test-center booking, and fee payment for the Digital Master Test (dMAT).