Important update for dMAT applicants
Submit your APS documents before your dMAT certificate is available
The dMAT is an additional element in the APS documentation for selected Master’s applicants whose previous degree falls within Engineering, Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics, or Business / Management.
Applicants in the affected subject groups for the Summer Semester 2027 Master intake or later Master intakes may submit their complete APS application documents now, before the dMAT certificate is available. APS India can begin the document verification in advance.
The APS certificate can only be issued after the required dMAT certificate has been submitted and checked. All other documents required by the applicable APS checklist must be included in the initial submission.
Academic Evaluation Center India (APS)
Science Section of the German Embassy New Delhi
APS India verifies academic documents and educational qualifications issued by Indian educational institutions for applicants who intend to study in Germany. The APS certificate is part of the documentation generally required for the German student visa procedure.
Applicants should carefully review the applicable APS requirements before starting their application. The APS procedure does not replace the admission decision of the German higher education institution or the visa decision of the competent German mission.
APS procedure
Apply in 6 steps
The following overview explains the general APS application process. Please always refer to the detailed requirements for your specific procedure.
Step 1
Get information in advance
Check the APS India website and identify the procedure that applies to your academic background and intended studies in Germany.
Step 2
Plan your application
Review the applicable deadlines, checklists and additional requirements. In some cases, further tests or documentation may be required.
Step 3
Prepare your documents
Gather the required academic documents, copies and translations according to the checklist for your APS procedure.
Step 4
Register online
Create your APS account and register under the correct procedure. Please make sure that your details are entered accurately.
Step 5
Pay the APS fee
Pay the APS fee online. Processing can begin once the payment has been received and the required documents have been submitted.
Step 6
Submit and track
Send the required documents by courier or letter post and track the status of your application by logging into your APS account.
Information and services
Important links
Access the most important information for preparing and managing your APS application.
Check APS requirements
Use the eligibility quiz to identify the APS requirements relevant to your academic background.
Checklists
Find the required documents for the different APS procedures.
FAQs
Read answers to frequently asked questions about the APS procedure.
Register
Create and manage your APS application through your APS account.
Contact APS India
For questions regarding APS procedures, document verification and application status, please use the official APS India contact channels.
Important note
APS India can only assess applications on the basis of complete and formally correct documentation. Please do not submit incomplete documents if additional requirements apply to your applicant group.
The APS processing fee is non-refundable once paid, regardless of the outcome of the verification procedure.