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ACT Exam 2023 - Test Dates, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Result
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About ACT 2023
What is ACT test? - ACT or the American College Testing is a test similar to SAT which tests the aptitude of students applying for admission to colleges. The ACT exam is a national college admissions examination used by all four-year US universities and more than 200 universities outside the US to evaluate applicants for undergraduate admissions. Students are tested in the following subject areas in the ACT test:
- English
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Science
- ACT with writing (candidates opting for this will have to write the four subject area tests plus a 40-minute writing test).
The ACT test is conducted as per :
- Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement, National Council on Measurement in Education (1995).
- Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, and National Council on Measurement in Education (1999).
- Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education, Joint Committee on Testing Practices (2004).
ACT Vs SAT
While both are widely preferred exams, the ACT test offers a few additional features as given below
- ACT exam has a science section
- It is a computer-based exam
- The total number of testing opportunities are 24 in ACT test as compared to 5 in SAT
- ACT test scores without writing section are announced within 2 days from test date while they are announced in 14 days for SAT
ACT Important Dates
Test dates for the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico.
Test date | Registration deadline | Late registration deadline |
February 11, 2023 | January 6, 2023 | January 20, 2023 |
April 15, 2023 | March 10, 2023 | March 24, 2023 |
June 10, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
July 15, 2023* | June 16, 2023 | June 23, 2023 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
International test dates
Test date | Registration deadline | Late registration deadline | Photo Upload Deadline |
10-11 February, 2023 | January 13, 2023 | January 27, 2023 | February 3, 2023 |
14-15 April, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | April 7, 2023 |
9-10 June, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | June 2, 2023 |
14-15 July, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | July 7, 2023 |
ACT 2023 Highlights
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 |
Exam Duration | 4 Hours |

The ACT 2023 test has no specific eligibility criteria for prospective candidates as an individual of any age above 13 years can sit for the ACT 2023 test.
Instead, a prospective candidate needs to meet the eligibility criteria to the individual college or university to which he or she will apply through ACT scores. Additionally, a candidate is eligible to give the ACT test a maximum of 12 times.
Eligibility Criteria for ACT 2023 Test:
Nationality: Students from any country can apply and appear for ACT test. However, the eligibility of the institute they are applying to will be binding on them.
Age Limit: ACT test 2023 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 will have to approach the authorities for the same.
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
Registrations for ACT 2023 test are ongoing. The ACT test registrations end dates are as per the exam dates. The step by step procedure to register for ACT test is as follows:
How to register for ACT test 2023?
- Click on your ACT account to register for ACT 2023. Enter the name, date of birth, email and mobile details
- Log on to the ACT website after successful registration.
- Choose a test session from the given ACT test dates 2023.
- Select a test center (international students). Students from US or Puerto Rico must select a test center within the US.
- Select the preferred dates from the given ACT test dates.
- Upload the photograph and pay the ACT test fees 2023 via debit card, credit card or net banking.
ACT Test 2023 Fees
Details of Fees | International | US and Puerto Rico |
ACT (no writing) | $150.00 | $55.00 |
ACT with writing | $166.50 | $70.00 |
Late fee | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Score for 5th and 6th college | $13.00 for each | $13.00 |
Test date change | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Test center change (same test date) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
English
Production of writing |
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Topic development |
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Organization, unity, and cohesion |
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Knowledge of language |
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Convention of standard English |
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Sentence structure and formation |
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Punctuation |
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Usage |
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Mathematics
Preparing for higher mathematics |
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Number and quantity |
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Algebra |
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Functions |
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Geometry |
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Statistics and probability |
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Integrating essential skills |
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Modeling |
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Reading
Key ideals and details |
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Craft and structure |
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Integration of knowledge and ideas |
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Science
Data representation |
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Research summaries |
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Conflicting viewpoints |
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Interpretation of data |
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Scientific investigation |
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Evaluation of models, inferences, and experimental results |
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Writing
Idea and analysis |
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Development and support |
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Organization |
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Language use and conventions |
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ACT exam comprises 4 sections and all four sections consist of multiple choice questions (MCQs) with either four or five choices. The ACT Writing section is an optional section which comprises a single essay question. The exam pattern of ACT is given below.
ACT 2023 Exam Pattern
Section | Duration | No. of Questions |
English | 45 minutes | 75 |
Mathematics | 60 minutes | 60 |
Reading | 35 minutes | 40 |
Science | 35 minutes | 40 |
Total questions | 175 minutes | 215 questions |
Writing | 40 minutes | 1 essay |
ACT 2023 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Vadodara | |
Rajasthan | Ajmer |
Jaipur | |
Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
Lucknow | |
Meerut | |
Noida | |
Varanasi | |
Karnataka | Bangalore |
Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Kodaikanal | |
Madurai | |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Haryana | Gurgaon |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Madhya Pradesh | Indore |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Punjab | Mohali |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Nagpur | |
Pune | |
Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
Documents Required at Exam
- Current official government issued photo ID (preferably passport)
Results of ACT test are generally available online by the end of 2 weeks from the date of the test but in some cases may also take up to 8 weeks. Scores for the writing section are available 2 weeks after the scores for the multiple-choice sections are available. Students who have given the writing test cannot send the other remaining scores to their prospective universities without the writing test scores.
ACT Test Scores 2023:
The ACT test results in a composite score which is calculated on a 1 – 36 point scale. The composite score is evaluated from the scores for mathematics, science, STEM, English, reading, writing and ELA. Scores for the individual categories are evaluated on a scale of 1 – 36 except for the writing score which is evaluated on a 2 – 12 point scale.
The STEM score is the average of the scores in mathematics and science whereas the ELA score is the average of the scores in English, reading and writing. If the candidate has not taken the writing test, then no ELA score is reported.
The ACT score report also contains the student ranking as well as prospective majors for the student based on his or her score.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:Can I make changes to the ACT test date?
Answer:
Yes, you can change your test dates but it must be done before the late registration deadline.
Question:How many sections does ACT have?
Answer:
The ACT exam has four sections- English, reading, math, and science. There is also a writing section which is optional.
Question:What is the score range for the ACT exam?
Answer:
The score range is between 1 to 36. The final score or the composite score is the average score of the four sections.
Question:How many times can one take the ACT exam?
Answer:
You can take the ACT exam up to 12 times. Generally students take it for 2 to 3 times. You can repeat the exam to improve your score.
Questions related to ACT
I have already been passed LLB in the year 1996 from Utkal University odisha State I am also asking that is it mandatory to appear forthcoming AIBE 2022 or 2023 I appreciate if you send reply as soon as possible for which act of kindness I shall remain grateful to you
Hello aspirant,
Yes, if you are registered with the state bar council, you can practice law before clearing AIBE . However, in such a case, you will have to clear AIBE within two years from the date of registration at the state bar council. Since you have mentioned that you have cleared LLB in 1996, then it is not compulsory for you to give AIBE.
In the State Bar Council Meeting, the Bar Council passed a resolution that the "Right to practice" exam, popularly known as AIBE, is no more mandatory for the lawyers registering themselves in any state of the country.
Furthermore, the eligibility criteria to give AIBE Exam is as mentioned below : Candidates should hold 3 years or 5 years LL. B. degree from a BCI recognized law school. One should note that there is no minimum percentage to qualify in the examination in order to register for the AIBE exam.
Further, to know more about the AIBE Exam you can follow the link below to know more about it : https://law.careers360.com/exams/aibe'
I hope that this will help.
Does a student who want to take medical carrer need to write ACT exam?
It is not compulsory for every medical student to appear for ACT examination. There are various examinations which you can give for becoming different type of doctors. The most popular examination which is compulsory for pursuing MBBS in India is National Eligibility and Entrance Test. Buy qualified National eligibility addresses you also become eligible for Bachelor of Dental Science Bachelor of veterinary science, Bachelor of Ayush and medicine science.
You have checked index medical college Hospital and Research Centre Indore, and the same entrance examination National Eligibility Entrance Test is accepted for admission in MBBS.
Read More about National Eligibility and Entrance Test by clicking on mentioned below link:
i got 76.424 precentile score and BC rank is 460, will i get Anna university ACT campus for M.tech Biotechnology
Hello aspirant,
I hope that you are doing absolutely great.
With reference to your above mentioned query, I would like to tell you that with the above rank scored by you the chances for you to get admission seat in Anna University is quite fair to decent.
Further, you can follow the below link to know and check about the Cutoff trends for Mtech in Biotechnology :
https://www.careers360.com/university/anna-university-chennai
The college has a placement and training cell that invites companies to the placement drive. It builds relations with the corporates so that students are offered best placement opportunities. Anna University BIT Campus placement and training cell conducts guest lectures by experts to help students. Apart from this, it also provides training to students to improve their aptitude, technical, communication, logical & verbal reasoning and soft Skills. This allows them to get a job with a good package at University College of Engineering Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus Anna University placements.
Further, you can know for more details about Mtech in Biotechnology by following the below link :
I hope that this will help.
anna university act campus b.tech pharmaceutical engg class timings
Hello Aspirant.
Hope you are doing well.
First of all, I would like to tell that the Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and allied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society.
The class timing of Anna University Campus B. tech Pharmaceutical Engineering is from 8:30AM to 4:45PM. Lunch break timing is 12:15PM to 1:10PM. But now I guess they are conducting the online classes and schedule for the classes may be slightly change so to check or to confirm that please visit on their official site.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK GIVEN BELOW;
https://www.careers360.com/university/anna-university-chennai
GOOD LUCK, STAY MOTIVATED AND HOPE THIS HELPS.
Thankyou.
is btech food technology course good in anna university act campus.... please let me know....
Food Technology course at Anna University has emerged out as a centre of excellence in education, research and out rich activities in the discipline of food science and technology. The need base infrastructure, well equipped laboratories, franchise base pilot processing plants are the major strengths of the centre.
Graduates or postgraduates in food technology can go for jobs in different domains like hospitals, restaurants, flight kitchens, academic institutes, food analysis laboratories, food processing companies, catering establishments, soft drink manufacturing firms, food wholesalers, spice, cereal and rice mills.
Getting a B.Tech degree in Food technology is very much valuable as food technology is a really good, futuristic field and the placements are good in Anna University. To get more experience in this field and for entering Research and Development sector candidates can opt for higher studies like M.Tech, MS or Ph.D.
Hope this information helps you!