Can I apply to German universities before getting my APS certificate?
No. Public universities in Germany will automatically reject applications from Indian students that do not include the official APS document. You must complete your document verification and receive the secure digital PDF certificate before portals close.
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The submission of an APS certificate is a mandatory requirement for Indian students applying to Master's or Bachelor's at Heidelberg Uni Germany.
- APS India has also introduced a dMAT exam for some Master's students
- This requirement is for those Indian students whose previous degree was in these s
Yes. TU Dresden states that applicants with Indian educational certificates must submit the APS certificate along with their application. APS verifies academic documents, while TU Dresden makes the admission decision.
No. The dMAT is simply an additional requirement integrated into the APS process. You still need to go through the standard APS document verification. Your dMAT results will simply be included on your final APS certificate.
Your dMAT score appears on your APS certificate but it does not determine whether your APS application is processed. Furthermore, universities decide individually how (or if) they weigh the dMAT score, so a low score does not automatically result in an outright rejection.
The students at Rhine Waal Uni can apply via Uni-Assist. Yes, Indian students have to submit an APS certificate. The documents required to apply are-
- High school secondary or secondary school leaving certificate
- Language certificate
- Any program-specific document
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