Dreaming of a Master's in Germany? It starts with the dMAT — and we get you exam-ready.
Ten full-length mock papers built to the real exam's counts and timing, with worked solutions for every question. Germany is one of 14 European countries we cover — this is the exam that unlocks it.
The dMAT is Germany's door. There are thirteen others.
Germany asks for the dMAT. Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland and ten more do not — and their deadlines fall in different months, so a good plan usually spans several countries rather than betting on one exam.
How the dMAT actually works
Straight from the official g.a.s.t. notification and preparatory materials — no jargon.
Core Module
Three independently-timed subtests, 25 minutes and 20 questions each: Figure Sequences (pattern logic), Mathematical Equations (solve small systems for an unknown), and Latin Squares (grid-based deduction). You cannot return to a subtest once its 25 minutes is up.
Subject Module
90 minutes of stimulus-based, single-choice questions — for most Indian applicants this is the "General Academic Module." g.a.s.t. publishes the time limit but not a fixed question count, so we clearly label our estimate rather than presenting it as official.
Digital, single-choice, no notes
Taken on-screen at a g.a.s.t. test centre. No calculators, scratch paper, or notes are allowed during the test — so practising without them actually matters.
Two numbers on your certificate
A percentile rank and a dMAT score on a 0–200 scale with a fixed mean of 100. Universities set their own cut-offs — there's no universal pass/fail.
| Figure Sequences | 20 questions · 25 minutes — official, confirmed |
| Mathematical Equations | 20 questions · 25 minutes — official, confirmed |
| Latin Squares | 20 questions · 25 minutes — official, confirmed |
| Subject Module | 90 minutes, question count not published — we use ~30 as a practice estimate |
| Total exam time | ≈3 hours, plus a 30-minute break between modules |
Do you actually need to take the dMAT?
The dMAT is being introduced into the APS process for specific applicant groups. Answer two quick questions for an instant guide — then always reconfirm with the official notification before you rely on it.
Section-by-section syllabus
Our mocks are built question-type by question-type to match this exactly — and the Core Module sections use the real, official question counts.
Figure Sequences CORE · 20 Q
- Identify the rule governing a numeric/alphabetic sequence
- Arithmetic, geometric, Fibonacci-style and alphabet-shift progressions
- Tests pattern extrapolation under time pressure
Mathematical Equations CORE · 20 Q
- Small systems of equations with letter variables
- Solve for the value of one specific unknown
- No calculators — speed and substitution accuracy matter
Latin Squares CORE · 20 Q
- 4×4 grid where each symbol appears once per row/column
- Deduce the missing symbol at a marked cell
- Pure deductive reasoning, no prior knowledge needed
Subject Module ~30 Q · practice set
- General academic + data-science/CS fundamentals track
- Matrices, Boolean logic, data types, dimensionality reduction
- Stimulus + single-choice questions, application-based
Test dates & how to register
Registration, test-centre booking, payment and certificates are all handled directly by g.a.s.t — not by us. Here's the official timeline and what to do, step by step.
| 29 June 2026 | Registration opens on the g.a.s.t. portal |
| 15 September 2026 | Registration deadline |
| 26 September 2026 | dMAT test date |
| 12 October 2026 | Results published & certificate issued via the g.a.s.t. portal |
Planned test centres across India
Registration process — step by step
Confirm you actually need to take it
Use the eligibility checker above, then re-confirm with APS India or your target university's admissions page.
Create an account on the g.a.s.t. participant portal
This is where you'll register, pick a test centre, pay the official fee, and later download your certificate.
Register within the window
Registrations open 29 June 2026 and close 15 September 2026 — book early, since seats per centre are limited.
Choose your test centre and pay
Pick the closest of the planned centres and complete payment directly with g.a.s.t.
Prepare — this is where we come in
Use our 5 or 10-test mock series to get comfortable with the Core Module timing and Subject Module question style before test day.
Sit the test on 26 September 2026
Arrive at your chosen centre with valid photo ID. No calculators, notes, or phones are permitted.
Get your certificate
Results and your official dMAT certificate are published on 12 October 2026 and attached automatically to your APS documentation.
The 10-test mock series
Each test offers two modes: Core Module only (60 questions (20 per Core section)), or the Full Test (Core + Subject Module). Every paid test mirrors the real exam: 20 questions per Core section, ~30 Subject Module questions. Single attempt, just like the real exam. Try the Free Sample Test (5 per section) below — free with a quick sign-up.
Sample Test — Try Before You Buy
Free · sign up to startNote: this free sample gives you a genuine taste of real dMAT difficulty — the same question style and time pressure you'll face. Our full mock papers go further still, with more questions and tougher variations, so you're fully prepared on exam day.
Simple, one-time pricing
No subscriptions. Create your account once, then your tests are available for 180 days — each test can be attempted a single time, just like the real exam.
Starter — 5 Mock Tests
- 5 full-length mock tests, exact Core Module question counts
- Choice of Core-only or Full Test on every paper
- Performance dashboard with weak/strong area analysis
- Section-wise scorecards + detailed solutions
- One attempt per test, 180 days to use them
Complete — 10 Mock Tests
- All 10 full-length mock tests, exact Core Module question counts
- Choice of Core-only or Full Test on every paper
- Performance dashboard with weak/strong area analysis
- Section-wise scorecards + detailed solutions
- One attempt per test, 180 days to use them
- Best prep coverage before test day
dMAT Crash Course — Starting 1 August 2026
India's first structured, expert-led dMAT crash course. Master all four sections — Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations, Latin Squares, and the Subject Module — in intensive online sessions before the 26 September 2026 exam date.
dMAT Full Preparation Course
Complete Germany Support
Beyond the dMAT — end-to-end support for the entire path to a Master's in Germany: profile review, language planning, APS, university applications, admission prep, visa, and settling in. One package that takes you from your first step to your first day on campus.