What is onSET Deutsch?
A placement test in C-test format by g.a.s.t. It measures general German and reports the result on the CEFR scale from A2 to C1. It takes up to 40 minutes.
Source: onset.de, checked 20 Oct 2026
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onSET Deutsch test dates and free seats
The onSET Deutsch placement test, with results from A2 to C1 on the CEFR scale. Run by g.a.s.t. at licensed centres. It takes up to 40 minutes.
- Next sitting
- 26 Oct 2026
- Format
- Digital
- Registration closes
- 26 Oct 2026
Closes in 3d
Country
| Centre | City | Seats free | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ege Üniversitesi | Izmir | 7 | Book on g.a.s.t. (opens in a new tab) |
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onSET Deutsch: registration, results and fees
What is in the onSET test?
Eight short texts on a computer, each with 20 gaps to fill. You have 5 minutes per text.
Source: onset.de, checked 19 Oct 2026
How do I register for onSET?
Register in the g.a.s.t. portal for test takers. You then get a TAN, which you need to book a licensed test centre, a date and your test language.
Source: onset.de, checked 20 Oct 2026
When do I get my onSET result?
Right after the test. Your certificate is then available as a PDF in the g.a.s.t. portal.
Source: onset.de, checked 20 Oct 2026
How much does onSET cost?
Each test centre sets its own fee. There is no central price.
Source: onset.de, checked 19 Oct 2026
Do DAAD scholarships accept onSET?
The DAAD study scholarship for master's studies (all disciplines) lists onSET Deutsch among the certificates usually eligible for German-taught programmes. The proof should be no older than three years. Check the call for your own scholarship.
Source: daad.de, checked 19 Oct 2026