ACT Exam 2025 - Dates, Syllabus, Fees, Test Centres, Sample Paper

The ACT test has no specific eligibility criteria for prospective candidates as an individual 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. Additionally, a candidate is eligible to take the ACT test a maximum of 12 times.  

Eligibility Criteria for the ACT Test

Nationality: Students from any country can apply and appear for the ACT test. However, the eligibility of the institute they are applying to will be binding on them.

Age Limit: ACT Exam  has no specific age limit. Students of all ages above 13 years can appear for the ACT test. Students who are younger and less than 13 years old will have to approach the authorities for the same.

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 passport-size photograph. Below are the step-by-step guidelines for filling the ACT application form. 

Step 1: Visit the official website - www.act.org and select 'Registration' option available on the home page. 

Step 2: Click on 'Register for ACT', this 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: Pay the pre-requisite application fee in any of the preferred modes of payment like credit card/debit card or internet banking. 

Step 6 - Check all the details and save the application form. 

ACT Exam Fees 2025

The fee for the ACT 2025 is different for USA and International applicants. The ACT test 2025 cost in India is $186.50 (INR 16,090/-). The full ACT exam fee including the writing section is $211.50 + $25 (INR 18,246+ 2156 = 20,402).  Along with the ACT examination fees, there are many other additional charges for the services you might require, their costs are listed in the table.

ACT Exam Additional Fees 2025

ACT exam comprises 4 sections. All the 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 exam pattern of the ACT is given below.

ACT Exam Pattern 2025

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.

• Get familiar with the ACT exam syllabus and pattern.
• You can regularly work on ACT practice tests and identify the areas to improve.
• Schedule a dedicated time to prepare for the ACT test on a daily basis.
• Set your targeted ACT score and make plans to reach your goal.

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 - act,org. Click on the 'Scores' tab. 

Step 2: Now, select 'Sign in/ View scores'. 

Step 3: Sign in using registered email address and password. 

Step 4: The ACT scores will get displayed on the screen. Check the details and keep it safe for reference.