Is the APS certificate mandatory for RWTH Aachen?
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.
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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
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.
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