dMAT Exam Fees

The dMAT exam fee is €150 (approx. ₹16,500) for applicants taking the test in India. The fee is paid online during registration through the “APS India dMAT Page”.

Here is a quick summary of the main dMAT-related costs you may need to consider:

Fee Type	Amount (EUR/INR)
dMAT Exam Fee	€150 (approx. ₹16,500)
APS Verification Fee	₹18,000
dMAT Result Review – One Module	€30 (approx. ₹3,312)
dMAT Result Review – Both Modules	€60 (approx. ₹6,624)

In the sections below, you can find a detailed breakdown of the dMAT exam fee, APS charges, payment process, and refund rules in detail. 

What is the dMAT Exam Fee in India in 2026?

The dMAT exam fee is €150 for applicants taking the test in India. Based on an exchange rate of €1 = ₹109.96, this comes to approximately ₹16,500. 

Here is a quick breakdown of the costs you may need to consider:

Total dMAT Cost	Amount
dMAT Exam Fee	€150 (approx. ₹16,500)
APS Verification Fee	₹18,000
Combined Cost	Approximately ₹34,500

Keep in mind: The dMAT and APS fees are separate payments, so you should plan for both costs if the APS verification applies to your application. 

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How to Pay the dMAT Exam Fee from India?

The dMAT fee is paid online while completing your registration through the g.a.s.t. portal. Before starting, keep your passport, email account, and an internationally enabled credit or debit card ready. Enter your details carefully, as the information you provide during registration is used for your dMAT records.

Here is the step-by-step procedure to pay the dMAT exam fee:

Step 1: Visit the g.a.s.t. Registration Portal

Start your registration through the official g.a.s.t. Registration Portal during the open registration window.

Step 2: Create Your Account

Enter your personal details carefully and make sure your name and other information match your passport exactly. Check the details once before moving to the next step.

Step 3: Select Your Test Centre

Choose your preferred dMAT test centre from the available locations in India. The available slots can vary by centre, so check the options before confirming your selection.

Step 4: Pay the dMAT Fee

Proceed to the payment gateway and pay the €150 dMAT fee online using an internationally enabled credit or debit card. Payment at the test centre is not the standard payment option.

Step 5: Save Your Payment Confirmation

After the payment is successful, save the payment confirmation or receipt. Keep a copy with your other registration documents in case you need to refer to the payment later.

Things to Check Before Paying

• Enable international transactions: Check with your bank before registration to make sure your card can process international payments.
• Check your card limit: Make sure your available transaction limit is enough for the €150 payment and any applicable bank charges.
• Use the correct details: Your passport details should match the information entered during registration.
• Keep your email accessible: Use an email account you check regularly, as it will be linked to your participant account and registration details.
• Save the receipt immediately: Do not rely only on the payment status shown on the screen. Download or save the confirmation for your records. 

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dMAT Exam Fee Refund and Deregistration Rules

If you need to cancel your dMAT registration after paying the exam fee, the refund depends on when you deregister. 

The rules are different for cancellations made within 14 days, before the registration deadline, and after the deadline.

dMAT Refund and Deregistration Rules
Cancellation / Exam Status	Refund
Within 14 days of registration	Full refund
After 14 days but before the registration deadline	Refund minus up to 15% admin fee
After the registration deadline	No refund
No-show or discontinued exam	No refund; no certificate
Excluded for violating exam rules	No refund; no certificate

For a €150 dMAT fee, a 15% administrative deduction would be €22.50 (approximately ₹2,484). 

Cancellations within the 14-day cooling-off period can be made without giving a reason, while deregistration before the registration deadline is subject to the applicable administrative deduction.

dMAT Result Review Fee

A result review is separate from cancellation or deregistration. If you are not satisfied with your published result, you can request a review of one or both dMAT modules.

Result Review	Fee (EUR/INR)
One module	€30 (approx. ₹3,312)
Both modules	€60 (approx. ₹6,624)

If the review changes your grade, the review fee is refunded. If there is no change to your score, the review fee is not refunded.

APS vs dMAT Fees in Germany

If you are applying to study in Germany from India, you may come across both APS and dMAT during the application process. While the dMAT is now linked to the APS process for eligible applicants, the two fees are paid separately and cover different requirements.

So, why do you need to consider both costs? Let’s look at what each fee covers: 

However, they serve different purposes:

• APS verification: ₹18,000 for checking and verifying your academic documents.
• dMAT: €150 (approx. ₹16,500) for taking the dMAT.

Note: The APS fee is paid to APS India, while the dMAT fee is paid through g.a.s.t. Paying one does not cover the other, so keep both costs in mind if both requirements apply to you.

Conclusion

With 10 dMAT test cities across India and a current exam fee of €150 (approx. ₹16,500), the dMAT is now an important part of the Germany application process for eligible applicants. The ₹18,000 APS verification fee is separate, so planning for both costs is important before you begin your application.

Our advice is simple: check the latest fee, registration deadline, test centre availability, and refund rules before making your payment. Once these details are sorted, you can focus on preparing for the dMAT rather than worrying about the application process.

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