ACT Exam Date:06 Sep' 25 - 06 Sep' 25
What is the ACT exam? ACT or the American College Testing is the most commonly accepted entrance exam for undergraduate schools in USA and other universities abroad. The exam consists of MCQ based questions in the subject areas like English, mathematics, reading and writing. The writing section is optional. The upcoming ACT exam date 2025 is September 5-6, 2025. The registration deadline for the upcoming ACT exam is August 8, 2025, and for late registration, the deadline is August 22, 2025. In addition, August 29, 2025 is the last date to upload a photo for the ACT exam 2025. The exam assesses the skills of the candidate that are required for studying post-secondary education and the skills that are acquired at the high school level.
Latest Updates - Starting from April 2025, the new changes listed below will be applicable for the ACT online test. From September 2025, these changes will be applicable for pen and paper ACT test.
ACT Update | New Details |
Number of Questions | 44 questions removed overall |
ACT Duration | Now takes 125 minutes instead of 195 |
Time Per Question | You get more time to answer one question |
Options Reduced | Math questions now have 4 choices instead of 5 |
Science Section Optional | You can choose to skip the science section (varies by state/school) |
The ACT exam is conducted multiple times in a year. You can appear for the test at the ACT exam centres located in the major Indian cities. The ACT registration process is simple and can be done online. There is no specific eligibility to take the ACT test, so students from 9 to 12th classes can take the exam to study in USA or other abroad. countries.
The full form of ACT is American College Testing. The ACT is a non profit organisation and also helps students to measure their college readiness. All of the universities in USA and more than 200 universities in other countries abroad accept the ACT exam for the undergraduate admission process.
The ACT test and SAT Exam are a bit similar undergraduate entrance exams. Both of these exams are widely preferred by international students. However, many elements differentiate these tests in multiple ways.
Particulars | ACT | SAT |
Administered by | ACT, Inc. | College Board |
Sections | English, Math, Reading, Science, (Optional: Writing) | Reading & Writing, Math |
Test Format | Paper and digital modes | Digital only |
Total Time | 2 hours 55 minutes (without essay); 3 hours 35 minutes (with essay) | 2 hours 14 minutes |
Math Focus | 25% of the total score | 50% of the total score |
Calculator Use | Allowed on all math questions | Allowed on all math questions |
Science Section | Dedicated Science section (interprets data, graphs, experiments) | No dedicated science section (science-related content may appear in Reading/Writing) |
Reading Passages | Longer passages, multiple questions per passage | Shorter passages, one question per passage |
Scoring Scale | 1-36 composite (1-36 per section) | 400-1600 (200-800 per section) |
Adaptive Testing | No (questions are not adaptive in the same way) | Yes (digital SAT adapts difficulty based on performance in the first module) |
These ACT exam 2025 dates are different for USA applicants and other international students who are located outside the USA country. Indian students can refer to the ACT international test dates to take the ACT exam in India.
ACT Exam International Test Dates
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Photo Upload Deadline |
4–5 April, 2025 | March 7, 2025 | March 21, 2025 | 28 March, 2025 |
114 June, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | 6 June, 2025 |
12 July, 2025 | June 13, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | 4 July, 2025 |
| 5-6 September, 2025 | 8 August, 2025 | 22 August, 2025 | 29 August, 2025 |
| 17-18 October, 2025 | 19 September, 2025 | 3 October, 2025 | 10 October, 2025 |
| 12-13 December, 2025 | 14 November, 2025 | 28 November, 2025 | 5 December, 2025 |
ACT Test Dates 2026
Test Date | ACT Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Photo Upload Deadline |
6-7 February, 2026 | 9 January, 2026 | 23 January, 2026 | 30 January, 2026 |
10-11 April, 2026 | 13 March, 2026 | 27 March, 2026 | 3 April, 2026 |
12-13 June, 2026 | 15 May, 2026 | 29 May, 2026 | 5 June, 2026 |
10-11 July, 2026 | 12 June, 2026 | 26 June, 2026 | 3 July, 2026 |
| Full Exam Name | American College Testing |
| Short Exam Name | ACT |
| Conducting Body | ACT |
| Exam Level | University Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode Of Application | online |
| Mode Of Exam | online |
| Participating Colleges | 36 |
| Exam Duration | 4 Hours |
ACT American College Testing (session 2025)
The ACT test has no specific eligibility criteria for prospective candidates, as individuals of any age above 13 years can sit for the ACT test. Instead, a prospective candidate needs to meet the eligibility criteria of the individual college or university to which he or she will apply through ACT scores.
Education Level: No specific education requirements are mentioned however, students from grades 11- 12th take the exam.
Parental Consent: Applicants under the age of 16 years need parental consent to register for the ACT exam.
Identification: A valid passport is mandatory to register and to appear for the ACT 2025.
Candidates can submit the ACT application form in online mode. The ACT registration form is available on the official website www.act.org. To complete the ACT application process at home, candidates will need a stable internet connection, high school course details, and a passport-size photograph. Below are the step-by-step guidelines for filling out the ACT application form.
Step 1: Visit the official website - www.act.org.
Step 2: Click on 'Register for ACT', which will lead to a new web page.
Step 3: Create the ACT account and fill out the required details like name, contact number, email address, age, etc followed by the Class 10 educational details.
Step 4: Upload the photograph in the prescribed format.
Step 5: Select an exam date and exam centre to take the ACT test.
Step 6: Complete the application request by submitting the necessary documentation. An ACT registration confirmation will be generated immediately.
Step 7: Pay the pre-requisite application fee in any of the preferred modes of payment like credit card/debit card or internet banking.
Step 8: Check all the details and save the application form.
Particulars | Exam Fees (in USD) | Exam Fees (in INR) | Details |
ACT Exam | $186.5 | ₹16,090 | The ACT Test includes the English, math, and reading sections. |
| ACT with Writing | $211.5 | ₹18,255 | The ACT Test includes English, math, reading and writing. |
ACT with Science | $196.5 | ₹16,955 | The ACT Test includes English, math, reading and science. |
| ACT Test with Science and Writing | $221.5 | ₹19,110 | The ACT Test with science and writing includes English, math, reading, science and writing. |
Note: The option to take the ACT Test with or without science is only available for the beginning September test dates. For the July ACT exam, science will be included as part of the test. All pricing includes reports for you and to submit to a maximum of four colleges.
Particulars | Exam Fees (in USD) | Exam Fees (in INR) | Details |
Writing Add-on | $25 | ₹2,155 | Can be added or removed with the ACT test through the late deadline. |
Science Add-on | $10 | ₹860 | Can be added or removed with the ACT test through the late deadline. |
| Details | Cost (in USD) | Cost (in INR) | Details |
Late registration | $40 | ₹3,450 | ACT Registration or test date change made during the late period. |
Change Fee | $48 | ₹4,140 | Includes making an ACT Test Date Change or ACT Test Center Change. |
Score reports to the 5th and 6th college choices | $20 | ₹1,725 | Request online before the ACT test date. Refundable on written request if you do not attempt the exam. |
Additional Score Reports | $20 | ₹1,725 | You can request additional score reports online after registration. |
| State | City |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai Kodaikanal |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Punjab | Mohali |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai Pune |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
The ACT exam comprises 4 sections. All four sections consist of multiple choice questions (MCQs) with either four or five choices. The ACT Writing section is an optional section that comprises a single essay question. The ACT exam pattern is given below.
ACT Exam Pattern 2025
Section | Duration | No. of Questions |
English | 45 minutes | 75 |
Mathematics | 60 minutes | 60 |
Reading | 35 minutes | 40 |
Science | 35 minutes | 40 |
Total |
| 215 questions |
Writing | 40 minutes | 1 essay |
Applicants preparing for the ACT exam in India can take the mock tests to understand the exam pattern and questions that they need to expect on the exam day. Practising these ACT sample papers regularly, can help you analyse your preparedness for the test. Based on your performance in the sample ACT test 2025, you can analyse the topics where you need to land your focus.
You can download the ACT Practise Test Science and ACT Practise Test Maths sample papers from our Careers360 website.
If you are preparing for the ACT exam, then you have to check the exam preparation tips mentioned below.
While preparing for the ACT exam, students can use the following ACT prep books.
ACT Prep Black Book
Kaplan’s ACT Prep Plus
The Official ACT Prep Guide
Barron’s ACT Study Guide
Princeton Review ACT Premium Prep
There are a few ACT prep books for specific sections of the exam.
Erica Meltzer’s Complete Guide to ACT Reading
Erica Meltzer’s Complete Guide to ACT English
The Master Key to ACT Science
College Panda ACT Math
The 4 Official ACT Subject Guides
ACT exam scores range from 1-36. There is no negative marking in the ACT exam. The official ACT scores are released on the ACT website at act.org. The results are released within two to eight weeks after the ACT exam date. Candidates can access the ACT scores using the MyACT account. Below are the details steps to check your ACT scores.
Step 1: Browse the official website and click on the 'Scores' tab.
Step 2: Now, select 'Sign in/ View scores'.
Step 3: Sign in using your registered email address and password.
Step 4: The ACT scores will be displayed on the screen. Check the details and keep them safe for reference.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Estimated Score Release |
April 5, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | March 16, 2025 | April 15 – May 30, 2025 |
June 14, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | June 24 – August 8, 2025 |
July 12, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | July 22 – September 5, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There is no limit on re-attempting the ACT exam. Generally, students take the ACT Exam twice or thrice till they get the desired ACT score.
Students who are planning to study undergraduate courses in the USA or other abroad colleges can take this exam for admission purposes. Mostly, high school students in the 11th and 12th classes take the ACT test. As there is no specific eligibility to take the ACT test you can even appear for the exam during your 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10th class.
The score range is between 1 to 36. The final score or the composite score is the average score of the four sections.
Yes, the ACT exam is a bit harder than the SAT, because it has four sections in English, reading, math, and science. There is also an additional writing section which is optional in the ACT. With the longer test duration and more exam syllabus, the ACT can be considered harder than the SAT.
Yes, you can change your test dates but it must be done before the late registration deadline. To use this service for the ACT, you are required to pay an extra fee for the date change.
High school students are advised to take the ACT Exam in their junior year when they have certain academic experience to secure the desired ACT score. Usually, April ACT Dates are preferred by students.
On Question asked by student community
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Let us assume two forces F1 and F2.
In the question , there are two conditions given and accordingly we need to solve the equations by forming two equations.
In the first condition, the angle between two forces is 90 degree so apply the formula for the resultant which is =
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In the second condition the equation will come out to be :-
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