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APS Certificate for Germany: Process, Fee and Timeline
Since November 2022, Indian students need an APS certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) at the German Embassy in New Delhi before applying for a German student visa. It verifies your academic documents, and many universities ask for it during admission too.
- Mandatory for the student visa
- Apply online at APS India
- Start 2–3 months early
- Needed by many universities
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APS Certificate for Germany: Process, Fee and Timeline
The APS certificate confirms that your Indian academic documents are genuine and qualify for study in Germany. Apply online with APS India, pay the fee and submit attested documents. Plan for several weeks of processing (longer in peak season). It's mandatory for the German student visa, and many universities ask for it with the application, so apply as soon as your degree results are available.
Official sources: APS India (German Embassy New Delhi)
APS at a glance
- Issued by
- Akademische Prüfstelle (APS), German Embassy New Delhi
- Who needs it
- Indian students applying for a German student visa
- Fee
- ₹18,000 at the time of writing — confirm on the APS India website
- Processing
- Several weeks; plan 2–3 months before visa and admission deadlines
- Delivered
- Certificate copies sent to you for use with universities and the visa
Steps
How to apply
- 01
Register online
Create an account on the APS India portal and fill the application.
- 02
Pay the fee
Pay the APS fee as instructed and keep the receipt.
- 03
Send documents
Submit attested copies of marksheets, degree certificate and other papers as listed.
- 04
Verification
APS checks documents with your university; respond to any queries quickly.
- 05
Receive the certificate
Use it for university applications (uni-assist or direct) and the visa.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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APS India moved to document-based verification for most applicants; check the current process on the APS website.
Yes, Indian applicants generally need APS for student visas at all levels.
You usually need final marksheets; check the APS document list for your case.
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