ACT Registration 2024 in India - Dates, How to Register & Fees

ACT Registration 2024 in India - Dates, How to Register & Fees

Edited By Prabhjyot Kaur | Updated on Oct 26, 2024 04:00 PM IST

How to register for ACT exam in India: Simply visit the official ACT website: act.org, and create a MyACT account to register. Students planning to take ACT can register for it at MyACT account on the official website of ACT. Prior to ACT registration 2024, students must be known with aspects such as ACT registration fees, how to apply, and more. ACT is a popular standardised exam and thousands of applicants seeking admission to undergraduate courses in foreign universities register for ACT each year. Ideally, students must complete ACT registration 4-5 weeks before the exam date. The upcoming ACT exam date is December 13 and 14, 2024 with the registration deadline of November 15, 2024. One must note that ACT registration 2025 for test dates from January to July is also released by ACT Org.

There are few steps to register for ACT online in India. It takes hardly 30 minutes to successfully complete the ACT registration 2024. This includes creating a profile on MyACT Account and signing up, selecting Outside US Centre, adding personal and academic information, selecting preferred test dates and centres, and paying the ACT registration fees. The ACT exam test dates are available seven times a year between September to December and January to July. The registration for ACT starts two months before the given ACT exam dates. The online ACT 2024 registration procedure is the quickest and easiest way. Students are required to pay USD 186.50 as a minimum ACT exam fees in India during the registration. Interested candidates can read the article below to learn about ACT registration. It also includes other crucial aspects of registration such as application form details, ACT test dates, test centres, registration fees, etc.

ACT Exam Dates 2024-25

Before proceeding with the application for ACT registration, one must check the available exam dates for the following year. As an applicant, you should know that both US and non-US applicants have different ACT dates. Indians or other international students outside the USA should refer to the international ACT test dates 2024 and 2025 to select a suitable test exam.

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All the 2024 and 2025 ACT registration and exam dates are mentioned below. You can select your preferred test date and proceed to the ACT 2024-25 registration.

ACT Test Dates 2024-25:

ACT Exam DatesRegistration Deadlines Registration with Late Fees
13 & 14 December 202415 November 202429 November 2024
7 & 8 February 202510 January 202524 January 2025
4 & 5 April 20257 March 202521 March 2025
13 & 14 June 202516 May 202530 May 2025
11 & 12 July 202513 June 202527 June 2025

ACT Registration Dates for Late Applicants

Students who miss the ACT registration deadline can register late within the additional given late registration deadline. Here are the deadlines for the ACT late registration.

ACT Late Registration Deadlines - International

Test Date

Late Registration Deadline

25-26 October 2024October 11, 2024
13-14 December 2024November 29, 2024

How to Register for the ACT Exam 2024?

The ACT registration India 2024 is simple and can be done online. Candidates, just need a computer (or mobile phone), a credit card (for paying ACT exam fees in India) and high school course details. Students require just 30 minutes to successfully register for ACT. To proceed with the online ACT registration process, Here is the step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Create a MyACT Account

To create an account candidates need to visit the ACT official website at act.org.

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Fill in the information like

  • Name

  • Country

  • Create new password

The applicant's name mentioned in the account must match the applicant's ID proof brought to the test centre on the exam day. Once the email verification is done, a new account will be created.

Step 2: ACT Slot Booking

Once the account is created, candidates can book the ACT exam date and test centre by following the below steps.

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  • Log in to your ACT account.

  • Click on the “register for ACT” test option.

  • Indian students can choose the “outside the US” option.

  • Choose the ACT test options “With writing or without writing”

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  • Select the ACT test centre location and ACT test dates

Step 3: ACT Application Form

After the slot booking, ACT registration form can be filled out. The following details are to be mentioned in the ACT application form.

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  • Personal details: Gender, Background, Race, Language, etc.

  • Education details: Highest education level, GPA, etc

  • Course details: The details regarding the subjects covered in the school are required.

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The same details are asked for the subjects of maths, science, social and English, foreign languages, arts, extracurricular activities

  • Financial details: Requirement of financial aid, preferred tuition fee, family income, interest in part-time opportunities.

  • Career interests: College major, occupation, etc.

  • College preferences: Type of college, preferred location, college size, etc

  • ACT score recipients: High school codes of targeted universities

ACT Education Opportunity Service: This is ACT’s free voluntary program to connect students, colleges, scholarships, etc. By opting for this service candidates can find the best suitable colleges, and financial resources to support education.

As every candidate has their exam registration account, they can save their entered information in the ACT application portal and come back to make their entry again.

Step 4: Payment of ACT Exam Fee

Make the payment for the ACT registration fee in India. If the applicant is registering after the ACT deadline, then late registration charges are also added. Once the payment is done, a confirmation regarding the test details is sent to the candidate's registered e-mail.

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Documents Required for ACT Registration Process

Test takers need to upload a passport-size photo to register for ACT. The specifications required for the photograph are mentioned below.

Photograph Requirements to register for ACT 2024

The photo required to upload during the ACT registration process must meet the following requirements.

  • Headshot photo (Only face)

  • A clear background

  • Size less than 5MB

  • Pixels greater than 480x640 px

  • Format: JPG, JPEG, PNG

What are ACT Registration Fees in India?

Indian candidates need to pay the ACT exam fee of USD 186.50 or Rs 15,589 during the registration process. Applicants who choose the writing test option, need to pay a full ACT exam fee of USD 211.50 or INR 17,679. Applying after the ACT registration deadline will impose late registration charges. Check the table below which lists out the additional fees for the services you take for the ACT.

ACT Exam - Additional Fees 2024

Details

Fees

Late Registration

USD 38

Test option change

USD 25

Standby testing

USD 68

Test Date Change or Test Center Change

USD 44

Additional Score Reports

USD 18

Score Verification

USD 58(for MCQ)

USD 58(Writing test)

ACT Exam Eligibility 2024

There are no specific eligibility criteria mentioned by the exam conducting authority to register for the ACT exam. Generally, students who are willing to seek undergraduate admission in the US or other abroad colleges meet the ACT eligibility. So most of the school students from 9th to 12th class attempt the ACT exam.

ID requirements: Candidates need to produce a valid ID proof with a photograph to attempt the ACT exam on the exam day at the test centre.

ACT Test Centres

There are more than 20 ACT test centres located in the 16 major cities of India. Candidates must do ACT exam registration early to book their slot in their nearest test centre.

List of ACT Test Centres in India 2024

Ahmedabad

Indore

Bengaluru

Kodaikanal

Bhubaneswar

Kolkata

Chennai

Mohali

Coimbatore

Mumbai

Dehradun

Mussoorie

Delhi

Nagpur

Gurgaon

Noida

Jaipur

Pune

Hyderabad

Vijayawada

Know more details about ACT:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How to register for ACT in India?

Indian applicants can register for the ACT exam online, by creating an account on the ACT official website. For ACT registration, candidates need the details of their educational background, future college preferences, college codes to send the ACT scores, etc.  

2. What is the age limit for ACT exam?

There is no age limit mentioned by the ACT exam conducting authority. Students studying in schools or colleges can attempt the ACT. Most high school students or students from 9th, and 10th classes attempt the ACT exam.

3. How much is the ACT exam fee in India?

The ACT registration fee for Indian students is USD 181. This fee does not include the writing component. Including the writing component, the ACT exam fee is USD 206.

4. What are ACT registration requirements?

The ACT registration requirements include the details of educational background and college preferences. Also, candidates need to upload their recent passport-size photo to complete the registration process. 

5. Can I retake the ACT exam?

Yes, students who are not satisfied with their performance in the ACT exam can register for the upcoming ACT dates. For re-registration of ACT, make sure you are booking the ACT test date in the next month or next year because re-taking within the same month is not allowed.

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