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dMAT
Assessment for selected master’s pathways
Academic aptitude for selected master’s programmes and other current provider-defined cases.
The examination
Assessment for selected master’s pathways
dMAT — Digital Master Assessment Test — measures general academic aptitude and its application to subject or academic problems. Its use depends on the programme or provider-defined pathway; it is not required of every master’s applicant.
Who is it for?
- Applicants to programmes that require or accept a specified dMAT module.
- Candidates checking a university’s master’s selection requirements.
- Applicants covered by the current General Academic Module / APS guidance for India, subject to its conditions.
- Purpose
- Master’s-related aptitude
- Delivery
- Digital at designated centres
- Current test language
- English
- Validity
- Indefinite certificate
What does it assess?
The Core Module assesses general cognitive abilities. The selected specialist or General Academic Module assesses their application to relevant problems. It is an aptitude assessment, not evidence of German-language proficiency.
Format & modules
The assessment combines a Core Module with a specialist module or the General Academic Module, according to the applicable route. Current modules are administered in English. Check the provider instructions for the module you are required to take.
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| Part | Content | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Core Module | Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations and Latin Squares | About 90 minutes including instructions |
| Core subtests | 20 tasks per subtest | 25 minutes per subtest |
| Break | Between modules | 30 minutes |
| Second module | Specialist or General Academic Module, as required | 90 minutes |
| Total | Two modules and a break | About 3.5 hours |
The subtest times form part of the Core Module, not additional time. Follow the current provider instructions rather than assuming every pathway has identical task content.
Current modules and pathways
- General Academic Module — for candidates covered by the provider’s APS India requirements.
- Data Science — the provider lists the master’s programme at the University of Göttingen.
- Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering — listed for the MSc Battery Science and Technology in Engineering at RWTH Aachen.
For the applicable APS India route, the Core Module and General Academic Module are required together. Conditions and transitional arrangements apply. Consult the official guidance for your circumstances; this page does not determine admissions, APS or visa eligibility.
Results & validity
The certificate reports percentile ranks and dMAT scores. It is available in the participant portal when results are released and has indefinite validity. Universities decide how results are used and may set additional document requirements. Check release information for your specific test.
Preparation with CDI
Contact CDI to discuss preparation for the exam format, core task types and timing. Tell us the exact specialist or General Academic Module you need. Availability of module-specific preparation must be confirmed before arranging lessons.
Start with the official tasks
- Check your exact module and pathway first. General Academic, Data Science and Battery Science materials address different requirements.
- Practise the core reasoning tasks with the official examples, focusing on accuracy, patterns and time management.
- Use the official booklet for your second module to assess the subject knowledge and problem-solving practice you need. Ask CDI to confirm appropriate support.
What to include in your enquiry
Include the exam and format or module, your intended university or programme, your current German level if relevant, and your target deadline. We will discuss the appropriate next step; no exam place or preparation package is booked through this enquiry.
Please contact us to confirm which German academic exams are currently available at our Alicante centre and which are preparation-only.
Ask about dMAT preparationBefore you register
Use the official dMAT/g.a.s.t. registration route for your pathway. Confirm the module, centre, deadline, fee and required identity documents/photo. The university’s requirements and, where relevant, the provider’s APS guidance must be checked separately.
Check current dates, fees, identification requirements and test-centre availability with the provider. An enquiry to CDI does not reserve an exam place.
Official provider information
Practical questions
Is dMAT required for every master’s application?
No. It is used by selected programmes and in other provider-defined pathways. Check your university’s current requirements and any applicable APS guidance.
Which second module should I choose?
Choose the module specified for your route. The General Academic Module is not an interchangeable substitute for a specialist module. Confirm the exact requirement before registering.
Does a dMAT result prove German-language proficiency?
No. It assesses academic aptitude and relevant problem-solving abilities. Language evidence and other admission documents may be required separately.
CDI Assessment Group
A clearer next step.
Tell us which exam or programme you are considering and your deadline. We can discuss the preparation options appropriate to your goal.