Free dMAT Mock Test
Updated August 2026 · By Sagar S. Patil, living in Germany since 2019
A free, timed taste of the dMAT, the new test Indian students need for a Master's in Germany from the 2027 intake, plus an honest guide to how the exam is built, scored and scheduled. Twenty questions across all four areas, scored with a full worked solution for every one. No sign-up, no calculator, no fake "leaked" papers.
Free dMAT sample test
20 questions · 25 minutes · single choice · no calculator
New to the dMAT? Try two questions now, no timer
Tap an answer to see if you're right and why. No sign-up, nothing saved.
The dot moves one corner clockwise each step. Where is it next?
Each letter appears once in every row and once in every column. What goes in the ? cell?
| D | B | A | C |
| A | C | B | D |
| C | A | D | ? |
| B | D | C | A |
Ready for the real thing? Take the full timed sample: five questions from each of the four areas, Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations, Latin Squares and the Subject Module, scored at the end with a full worked solution.
- Timed like the real thing. When the clock hits zero, it submits automatically.
- Jump between questions freely and change answers until you submit.
- You get a section-by-section breakdown, not just a total.
- Every answer comes with a worked solution and the common trap to avoid.
The dMAT at a glance
Here is what the official g.a.s.t. information confirms about the test itself, so you know exactly what you are walking into.
What is in the Core Module
The Core Module is three subtests of general cognitive skill. None of it needs advanced maths. It rewards speed, accuracy and not falling for the obvious-but-wrong option, which is exactly what the free mock above trains.
Figure Sequences
Spot the rule inside a row of figures, a rotation, a change of shape or shading, a moving dot, then pick the figure that comes next.
Mathematical Equations
Short equations and word problems solved without a calculator. Clean arithmetic, order of operations and simple algebra under a tight clock.
Latin Squares
Complete a grid where each symbol appears once in every row and column. A logic puzzle that rewards checking the row and the column together.
Subject Module
Applied knowledge in your field, with items such as Boolean logic, matrices and data types. This is where clean basics and quick reasoning pay off.
How it is scored
There is no pass mark. Your correct answers convert to a dMAT score on a 0 to 200 scale with a mean of 100, and you also get a percentile rank showing how you did against everyone else. Universities decide individually how much weight to give it, so a stronger score is a real advantage for competitive programmes even without a hard bar to clear.
Who needs it, and when
From 2026, the dMAT becomes part of the APS documentation for Indian graduates. If you are applying for the Summer Semester 2027 intake or later, you will need it, taken together with the subject module. It does not replace your APS certificate; it is an additional element inside the same process. Applicants for Winter 2026/27 are not affected, because the first certificates only arrive around October 2026.
Dates, fee and test centres
The dMAT is offered at test centres in India and Nepal, and you register through the g.a.s.t. portal. The exact fee, the current test dates and the live list of centres are set by g.a.s.t. and can change between cycles. Widely reported figures put the fee at around €150, but we will not print a date or a price on this page that we cannot stand behind, so confirm the current details on the official portal before you plan anything.
Check official dates on d-mat.de →
How to use this mock honestly
Treat the sample like the real thing: one sitting, no notes, no calculator. Your section breakdown tells you where to spend your prep time. If Latin Squares are slow, that is a pattern-and-speed problem you fix with reps. If the Subject Module trips you up, that is a revision problem. We built these questions to the official g.a.s.t. format and we say plainly what they are: practice, not real papers. That is the standard the rest of your Germany file deserves too.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dMAT and who needs it?
The dMAT (Digital Master Test) is an academic aptitude test run by g.a.s.t., developed with DAAD support. From 2026 it becomes part of the APS documentation for Indian graduates, and applicants targeting the Summer Semester 2027 intake (or later) need it. Winter 2026/27 applicants are not affected, because the first certificates only arrive around October 2026.
Are these real dMAT exam questions?
No, and be careful of anyone who claims they are. The first dMAT sits in 2026, so no past papers exist. These are original practice questions built to the official g.a.s.t. format: the same areas, single-choice style and timed pressure. Every question has a full worked solution.
How is the dMAT structured?
It has two parts. The Core Module has three subtests of general cognitive skills: Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations and Latin Squares. The Subject Module tests applied knowledge in your field. The official page gives a total of about three and a half hours with a break between modules. It is digital, single-choice and in English.
Is there a passing score for the dMAT?
No. The official page states there is no cutoff. Your result is reported as a percentile rank plus a dMAT score on a 0 to 200 scale with a mean of 100, and each university decides how to use it. A stronger result still helps you stand out for competitive programmes, so it is worth preparing seriously.
How much does the dMAT cost and where can I take it?
The dMAT is offered at test centres in India and Nepal. The exact fee, current test dates and the live list of centres are set by g.a.s.t. and can change, so confirm them on the official d-mat.de portal before you plan. Widely reported figures put the fee at around €150, but treat the official portal as the source of truth.
Does the dMAT replace the APS certificate?
No. The dMAT is an additional element inside the APS process for Indian applicants, not a replacement for the APS certificate itself. You still complete APS verification as usual.
How should I prepare for it?
Do full sections under the real time limit, review every question you get wrong with a worked solution, and drill the areas where you are slowest. Figure Sequences and Latin Squares reward pattern recognition and speed; the Subject Module rewards clean basics in Boolean logic, matrices and data types.
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