dMAT Exam Fees (2026): Registration, Refund & Cancellation Fee

The dMAT exam fee in 2026 is €150 for all applicants, regardless of their degree programme or chosen test centre. Unlike exams such as the GRE or GMAT, where fees vary by region or rise with add-ons, the dMAT keeps a single flat rate worldwide, so an applicant testing in Mumbai pays exactly what one testing in Berlin pays.

Here's a closer look at what that fee actually includes:

• The Core Module, testing general cognitive and academic reasoning skills
• The Subject Module, matched to your specific field of study
• Your test centre slot, whether you sit the exam in India or elsewhere
• Digital delivery of the exam itself
• One official dMAT certificate, sent after your results are processed

You may need to pay both the dMAT exam fee and the APS India verification fee during your Germany application process. These are separate payments made to different organisations, so it is important to budget for both.

Here is how the dMAT exam fee compares with the APS India fee:

If you need both services, budget around ₹34,350 in total. The dMAT and APS fees are paid separately, and neither organisation adjusts or tracks payments made to the other.

Apart from the standard dMAT exam fee, certain situations may increase your total cost. 

Here are the additional dMAT charges you should keep in mind:

• Retake fee: You pay the full €150 (₹16,350) again for a retake. There is no discount for a second attempt. You can retake the exam only on the next scheduled national test date, as the dMAT is not offered on demand.
• Score recheck for one module: You can request a recheck of either your Core Module or Subject Module result for €30 (₹3,270).
• Score recheck for both modules: A recheck of both module results costs €60 (₹6,540). This fee is refunded only if the recheck changes your score.

The dMAT exam fee is paid through g.a.s.t.'s own participant portal, not through APS India, and not in Indian rupees. Here's exactly how the process works.

Step 1: Create Your g.a.s.t. Participant Account

Go to the official g.a.s.t. registration portal and create your account. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport, a mismatch here is one of the most common causes of certificate delays later, since g.a.s.t. matches your test record to your passport details when issuing your final certificate.

Step 2: Choose Your Test Centre

Select from the available Indian test centres, currently ten cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Mananthavady, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune. Seats are allocated first-come, first-served, and popular centres like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru tend to fill up fastest, so register early if you have a centre preference.

Step 3: Pay the €150 Fee Online

On the payment screen, choose either credit card or direct debit. Your registration is only confirmed once the payment goes through, g.a.s.t. does not hold a seat on trust while payment is pending. Payments are processed through Unzer E-com GmbH with SSL-128-bit encryption, and your card is charged immediately after booking, not later.

Step 4: Save Your Payment Confirmation

Download and keep your booking receipt. You'll need it if you ever request a refund or have to raise a payment query, and g.a.s.t. recommends printing it alongside their Terms and Conditions for your records.

The dMAT exam fee is refundable, but the amount you receive depends on when you cancel your registration. 

Here are the details of the dMAT refund policy based on when you cancel your registration:

• Within 14 days: You can get a full refund without giving a reason after completing your online registration.
• After 14 days: You can still request a refund until 15 September 2026, but an administrative fee of up to 15% may be deducted. On a €150 (₹16,350) payment, this can be up to €22.50 (around ₹2,450).
• After the deadline: Deregistration closes after 15 September 2026, and no refund is issued.
• No-show: If you do not appear for the test and do not deregister, you lose the full exam fee.
• Rules violation: If you are disqualified or banned from the exam for breaking the rules, the full fee is forfeited.

You can cancel your dMAT registration before the exam, but you must follow the correct cancellation process to qualify under the applicable refund rules.

Here is what counts as each type of dMAT cancellation:

• Deregistering through the portal: The only valid way to cancel is through the g.a.s.t. participant portal. Cancelling by email or simply skipping the exam does not count.
• No-show: If you do not appear on test day without formally deregistering, it is treated as a no-show, not a cancellation. The refund rules for missed exams then apply.
• Mid-test exit: Leaving the exam after it has started is treated as a discontinued exam and has the same outcome as a no-show.
• Rules violation: Disqualification due to a rules violation is separate from voluntary cancellation and is not refundable.

The cost of applying to Germany does not stop with one payment. Understanding which fees are separate, when you can get a refund, and what happens if you miss or retake the dMAT can help you avoid unexpected costs. Check the cancellation rules carefully before booking your test.

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