Does the dMAT replace the 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

The APS certificate is completely mandatory for every single Indian student applying to Germany. It is a document issued by the German Embassy's Academic Evaluation Centre in New Delhi to verify that your Indian school and college certificates are authentic. You cannot secure a German university adm

No. If you successfully completed your APS online registration, shipped your physical documents to Delhi, or received your APS certificate before June 29, 2026. You are exempt from the dMAT exam. The rule only applies to new applications initiated on or after June 29.

Yes, APS Certificate is an important part of the entry requirement at Heidelberg University, there is no way to clear the entry requirement without APS certificate. It is a non-negotiable for countries like India, Vietnam and China. APS certificate basically is to verify the academic background of t