DMAT

No. The dMAT is just an APS verification requirement for Germany. It does not replace the GRE. If your target German university explicitly asks for a GRE score for admission eligibility, you must still take it.

No, dMAT does not replace the GMAT or GRE. The GMAT is still required by many specific German business and engineering schools as part of their program's admission criteria. The dMAT is purely an additional pre-visa academic check conducted by APS India.

The dMAT is mandatory only for candidates whose Bachelor's degree falls under the following fields:

• Engineering

• Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics

• Business / Management

The dMat exam refers to the Digital Master Test. It is now a compulsion for Indian students to give dMat Exam to study Masters in Germany. It is a new test added to the APS process for Indian students who wants to pursue Master's Degree in subjects like Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business or management. It is applicable for Summer Semester 2027.

Yes, GRE is still required as dMAT has not replaced it. dMAT is an aptitude test required for the APS documentation process, and GRE is a university admissions test. Both these exams differ in their purpose and the courses/documents they're used for.
On a completely different note, you may check with your German university whether they can waive the GRE requirement for your case or not. It's completely the university's call.  

No. Exemptions apply only to the specific APS procedure you're currently going through. Any new APS application you start later will follow whatever rules are in effect at that time.

No. dMAT is only required by applicants whose bachelor's degree is in Engineering, Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Economics, or Business/Management, and whose application is for Summer Semester 2027 or later intakes.

The total examination session lasts around 3.5 hours, including a 30-minute break. The actual testing time is 3 hours.

DMAT exam has no negative marking for any wrong answers.