How to obtain an APS certificate for TUM admission?

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.

As an Indian student, if you want to prevent rejection, then you would have to apply for an APS (Academic Evaluation Centre) certificate 3 to 4 months before applying to RWTH Aachen. 

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Yes, the APS (Academic Evaluation Centre) certificate is mandatory for all Indian students applying to German universities. It verifies your academic documents. The process takes 6–8 weeks and must be done before submitting university applications.

To get an APS certificate is important for Indian students and it's processing can take 3 to 4 weeks. This processing time can even take longer during the peak seasons (it can be extended to 8 to12 weeks also). 

To have a smooth application process, Indian students should try to apply for their

APS certificate is mandatory for all Indian applicants to any German university, including RWTH Aachen. Without it, your application will not be processed. Start the APS process 4 to 6 months before your application deadline. The fee is approximately INR 18,000.