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The Goethe-Institut opens a window on the German Language to the world. We offer German language courses and exams in over 90 countries.

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Mandatory Passport Requirement for Exams

Effective 15th August 2025, a valid passport will be the only accepted form of identification for German language examinations A1 to C2.

The passport has to be produced in its original form on the day of the exam as proof of identity.
Photocopies, digital locker, digital or scanned copies (whether printed or electronic) will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Other forms of ID such as Aadhaar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, etc., shall no longer be accepted for identification purposes. On failure to produce a valid original passport, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
This does not apply to exams of young adults. (Fit in Deutsch 1 & Goethe Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch).

We appreciate your understanding and request you to make the necessary preparations well in advance.

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Empowerment: Art and Feminisms

Empowerment: Art and Feminisms is a South Asian travelling multidisciplinary exhibition, showcasing the work of thirty one feminist artists or artist collectives. It looks at inclusion at all levels and showcases the voices and rights of various gender and social minorities, expecially in the context of South Asia.

Empowerment - square © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai

26.07.2025 - 31.05.2026 | ZKM, Karlsruhe

Assembling Grounds. Practices of Coexistence

In July 2025, »Fellow Travellers« will open at the ZKM, Karlsruhe the new exhibition chapter »Assembling Grounds: Practices of Coexistence«. The chapter was developed in India and Sri Lanka on the basis of the ZKM traveling exhibition »Critical Zones.InSearch of a Common Ground« (2022–24).

Farmers of the forest, 2024 | Artist: Abhijit Patil © Abhijit Patil © Abhijit Patil

Critical Zones. In Search of a Common Ground

The exhibition project »Critical Zones« invites visitors to engage with the critical situation of the Earth in a novel and diverse way and to explore new modes of coexistence between all forms of life.

CZ Mumbai © Goethe-Institut Mumbai © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

State of Nature

The current global situation demands a stronger and renewed focus on the environment. State of Nature intends to create a broader conversation between multi-disciplinary ideas of nature, as a way of opening new discourses, in the framework of the Anthropocene. The project began in 2018 and continues till date.

State of Nature © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai, Graphic: Bombay Duck Design © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai, Graphic: Bombay Duck Design

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Our institute is committed to high-quality in-service training for German teachers. We offer free classroom materials, digital teaching programmes, training courses, scholarships and much more. Find out more about our offers and get in touch with our staff.

Lehrerin in Mumbai während des Unterrichts © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai, Photo: Andrea Fernandes © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai, Photo: Andrea Fernandes

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Diverse. Open to all.

Explore contemporary German culture in this open and diverse place where Europe and the rest of the world meet.

Library

Our library is a free public place for anyone and everyone to read, work, watch a film, listen to music or just take a coffee break.

Visit our Library

Gallery MMB

Situated in the heart of the gallery district in Mumbai, Gallery MMB is a premium exhibition space.

Gallery MMB

Onleihe

With the Onleihe you have access to thousands of mainly German-language digital media.

Borrow E-Books and Online-Media

Can you hear me? - Nalini Malani Ausstellung 2019 (installation image) © Nalini Malani & Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai, Photo: Ranabir Das

Relocation of Library - March 2025

The Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai Library is now open.

We have temporarily shifted to:
Dr Sir J J Modi Memorial Hall,
Ground floor, K R Cama Oriental Institute Building,
136 Bombay Samachar Marg, Opposite Lion Gate, Fort ,
Mumbai – 400 023

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