Global Focus

If you want to study in Germany, there is one step that most Indian students miss until it is too late — the APS Certificate. APS stands for Akademische Prüfstelle , which translates to Academic Evaluation Centre. It is a mandatory verification process that confirms the authenticity of your Indian academic certificates before German universities will consider your application. Without it, your application will be rejected regardless of your grades. Global Focus , Bhubaneswar's trusted abroad education consultancy, has guided dozens of students from Odisha through the APS process. Here is everything you need to know for 2026.   What is the APS Certificate and Why is it Mandatory? Germany requires APS verification specifically from students from India, China, and Vietnam because these countries have large volumes of applications and cases of document fraud were identified in the past. The APS process verifies that your 10th, 12th, and (if applicable) undergraduate marksh...