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 are the dMAT test dates?+
The first test day was 26 September 2026 (registration ran from 29 June to 15 September 2026, with results from 12 October 2026). g.a.s.t. announces each later test day and its registration window on its portal, so check d-mat.de for the next cycle before you plan your preparation.
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 course is ₹9,990 after a 50% launch discount on the listed fee of ₹19,980. It gives 2 months of complete course access (live classes + full EEC LMS access) plus 6 months of additional EEC LMS access (practice, content and mock tests, no live classes). If you want more live classes after your 2 months, you can extend 1 month at a time for ₹5,000.
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.
What is included in EEC's dMAT coaching course?+
2 months of live online coaching: one hour daily, Monday to Saturday, 12 to 1 pm IST, taught live by experienced faculty. The course covers the full g.a.s.t. core module — figure sequences, mathematical equations and Latin squares — plus subject-module strategy, exam-day timing, doubt solving and Germany admissions guidance. EEC LMS access, including the dMAT practice and mock tests, runs for 8 months: 2 months of complete course access plus 6 months of additional EEC LMS access (practice, content and mock tests, no live classes). It includes 18 full-length premium mock tests, 30 topic-wise practice tests and a bank of over 1,600 practice questions, with unlimited retakes.
How long is the dMAT course and how many classes do I get?+
2 months of daily live classes, Monday to Saturday, one hour each. That is 2 months of complete course access (live classes + full EEC LMS access), then 6 months of additional EEC LMS access (practice, content and mock tests, no live classes), so 8 months in total.
How many dMAT mock tests and practice questions do I get?+
48 tests on the EEC LMS: 18 full-length elite premium mock tests (60 mixed questions in 75 minutes, matching the real exam) and 30 topic-wise practice tests (20 questions in 20 minutes each, graded easy, medium and hard). Behind them sits a bank of over 1,600 practice questions across Figure Sequence, Latin Square and Logical Calculations, each graded easy, medium and hard. You can retake every test as many times as you like during your 8 months of EEC LMS access.
Can I try the dMAT practice tests on the EEC LMS before paying?+
Yes. Three demo tests are free — one for each core topic, 20 questions in 20 minutes each — so you can see the real computer-based format, the on-screen keyboard and the scoring dashboard before you buy anything.
Are the dMAT classes live or recorded?+
Live. Every session is taught in real time by an EEC faculty member on Zoom, so you can ask questions during class rather than watch a recording. Classes run daily, Monday to Saturday, 12 to 1 pm IST.
Can I start immediately after paying?+
Yes. Your dMAT course on the EEC LMS is activated the moment your payment completes — your sign-in details arrive by email straight after checkout, so you can begin practising the same day. You join the live batch from the next scheduled class.
Do I get the dMAT practice tests on the EEC LMS with the coaching course?+
Yes — EEC LMS access to the dMAT practice and mock tests is part of the ₹9,990 coaching course for 8 months (2 months of complete course access plus 6 months of additional EEC LMS access), at no extra cost. It gives you 18 full-length premium mock tests and 30 topic-wise practice tests on the real computer-based format, with an on-screen keyboard, instant scoring, a performance dashboard and progress tracking. The practice and mock tests can also be bought on their own, on the EEC LMS, if you only want to practise.
What happens when my 2 months of live classes end?+
Your EEC LMS access continues for 6 months more: practice, content and mock tests, without live classes. If you want more live classes, you can extend 1 month at a time for ₹5,000, for as long as you need. This is worth planning if your test date is further out.
Can I join the dMAT coaching from outside Gujarat?+
Yes. The dMAT batch is online-only and runs on Zoom, so students join from any city in India. EEC has 26 branches across 12 Gujarat cities, but you do not need to be near one to take this course.
Do I need to know German for the dMAT or for this course?+
No. The dMAT is written entirely in English, and EEC's coaching is taught in English. German language certification is a separate requirement for some German universities and visa routes — our Germany counsellors can advise on that alongside your dMAT preparation.