What is the ACET examination?

ACET stands for Actuarial Common Entrance Test. It is conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) in Online, i.e., Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode every year. The exam is conducted to get you an opportunity for admission into IAI (Institute of Actuaries of India).

When was the ACET 2026 application form released?

The application form for the ACET exam 2026 January session was issued on Nov 26, 2025. The last date to complete the form-filling was scheduled for Dec 30, 2025. The form was released on the official website in online mode. Those who completed their registration can appear for the exam.

What is the ACET 2026 January session exam date?

The January session ACET exam date 2026 was scheduled for January 10, 2026. The exam was conducted in online mode and you had to carry your admit card along with some valid government ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc at the test centre.

What are the topics required to be covered for ACET exam preparation 2026?

The ACET exam syllabus 2026 consist of five subjects, namely: Mathematics, Statistics, English, Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning. There are numerous topics covered under all the five subjects. You must go through the article to learn the topics in detail.

When does ACET 2026 June session registration start?

The ACET 2026 application form for the June session has been released on Feb 10, 2026, at 3 PM. The form link has been issued on the official website in online mode. You can access the link through the article. In addition, the last date of the registration is scheduled for May 14, 2026 (till 3 PM).

When is the ACET 2026 June session exam scheduled?

The ACET 2026 June session exam is scheduled for June 13, 2026. The exam will be held in online mode at the allotted test centres. Those who will complete their registration process within the given duration will be able to appear for the examination.

ACET Exam 2026: June Session Registration (Ongoing Till May 14), Exam (June 13)

Q: What is the ACET exam eligibility criteria 2026?

To be considered eligible for the ACET exam 2026 you must have completed your 10+2 or equivalent with English as a compulsory paper with an aggregate of 50% of marks. Further, there is no upper age limit restriction to register for the exam.

The ACET 2026 exam for June session registration has been started from Feb 10, 2026 at 3 PM. The form-filling will last till May 14, 2026 (till 3 PM). The exam date has been scheduled for June 13, 2026.

ACET Exam 2026: June Session Registration (Ongoing Till May 14), Exam (June 13)

Table of Contents

What is the ACET Exam?
ACET Exam Date 2026: Check January & June Session Events
ACET Exam Application Form 2026: Check Dates and Details
What is the ACET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026?
ACET Exam Pattern 2026 Details
ACET Exam 2026 Syllabus Topic Details
ACET Exam Result 2026: Check Link'
ACET Helpline & Contact Details

The ACET 2026 application form for June session has bene issued on Feb 10, 2026 at 3 PM. The registration form link has been released on the official website in online mode. To register for the exam you need to provide all the details and documents required. The last date of the registration has been scheduled for May 14, 2026 (till 3 PM).

Further, the ACET exam date 2026 is scheduled for June 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The exam will be conducted at the allotted centres in online mode. The exam date and timing details are shared by the authority along with the official notification. In addition, the ACET exam result 2026 is set to be annnounced on June 23, 2026.

What is the ACET Exam?

ACET stands for Actuarial Common Entrance Test. It is a university-level entrance exam conducted twice a year by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) in online mode. Through the ACET exam, you will get an opportunity to get admission into IAI (Institute of Actuaries of India), and it will help you get full training to become a full-fledged Actuary. The role of an Actuary is risk management in Real Business Problems in Finance.

Check out the ACET exam 2026 highlights provided below for reference.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	ACET
Full Form	Actuarial Common Entrance Test
Exam Level	National Level
Conducting Body	Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI)
Application Mode	Online
Language	English
Exam Mode	Online, i.e., Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Maximum Marks	100
Official Website	www.actuariesindia.org

ACET Exam Date 2026: Check January & June Session Events

The table shared below will help you learn about the important events dates for the ACET June session 2026 examination.

Events	Dates
ACET Application Start Date	Feb 10, 2026 (at 3 PM) - Ongoing
ACET Application Last Date	May 14, 2026 (till 3 PM)
ACET Admit Card Release Date	June 2026
ACET 2026 Exam Date	June 13, 2026 (10:AM to 1:00 PM)
ACET 2026 Results Date	June 23, 2026

Check out the table shared below showing the ACET exam official dates for the January 2026 academic year.

Events	Dates
ACET Application Start Date	Nov 26, 2025
ACET Application Last Date	Dec 30, 2025 (extended)
ACET Admit Card Release Date	January 2026
ACET 2026 Exam Date	Jan 10, 2026
ACET 2026 Results Date	Jan 17, 2026 (Out)

ACET Exam Application Form 2026: Check Dates and Details

June Session: The ACET exam June session 2026 application form has been released on Feb 10, 2026 (at 3 PM). The form link has been activated by the official authority on the website in online mode. To register for the examination you need to provide all the details and documents asked in prescribed format. The last date to register for the exam has been scheduled for May 14, 2026 (till 3 PM).

January Session: The ACET exam application form 2026 was released on November 26, 2025, along with the official notification for the January session. The link was activated by the IAI on the official website in online mode. The last date to register for the examination was scheduled for December 24, 2025. However, it was later extended till Dec 30, 2025.

Those who completed their registration within the given timeline will be able to appear for the exam. Furthermore, you must note that those who will meet the ACET eligibility criteria 2025 will only be able to register for the examination. Thus, you must check out the eligibility limit first, then proceed with the form-filling. Check out the table shared showing the application form direct links.

Particulars	Links
ACET 2026 June Session Registration Form Link	Click Here
ACET 2026 January Session Registration Form Link	Click Here (Closed)

What is the ACET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026?

The ACET exam eligibility criteria are set by the conducting authority, IAI. The eligibility limit states that those who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent with English as a compulsory paper with an aggregate of 50% of marks are eligible for the examination.

There is no upper age limit restriction to register for the exam. Further, you must check out the level-based eligibility shared below.

Senior Secondary Level: You must have completed 10+2 or equivalent.
Higher Level: You must have completed any course higher than 10+2.
Working Professionals: If you are working, then you are also eligible.
Mathematics: Those who have opted for Mathematics as one paper in their higher education are also eligible.

ACET Exam Pattern 2026 Details

Check the table shared below showing the ACET 2026 exam pattern details. Through the table, you will be able to learn about the exam structure in detail.

Particulars	Details
Exam Duration	180 minutes
Exam Mode	Home-Based Online
Total Marks	100
Total Number of Questions	70
Total Sections	5
Question Types	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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ACET Exam 2026 Syllabus Topic Details

You must check out the ACET exam syllabus 2026 topic provided in detail below for your reference.

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Notation and Standard Functions Numerical Methods Algebra Differentiation Integration Vectors Matrices
Statistics	Permutations and Combinations Types of Data: Statistical Diagrams, Bar Charts, Histograms, Dot Plots, Stem-and-Leaf, and Box Plot. Measures of Location: Mean, Median, Mode. Measures of Spread: Range, Interquartile Range, Standard Deviation, Variance, Skewness. Probabilities: Basic Rules of Probabilities. Advanced Probabilities: Tree Diagrams, Conditional Probabilities. Discrete Random Variables: Definitions, Probabilities, Mean, Mode, Median, Standard Deviation, Variance, Coefficient of Skewness. Continuous Random Variables: Definitions, Probabilities, Mean, Mode, Median, Standard Deviation, Variance, Coefficient of Skewness. Discrete Distributions: Discrete Uniform, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson. Continuous Distributions: Continuous Uniform, Exponential, The Normal Distribution. Correlation: Scatter Plots, Covariance, Correlation Coefficient. Regression
English	Synonyms Antonyms English Usage or Grammar Sentence Correction Fill in the Blanks. Cloze Passage Analogies or Reverse Analogies Jumbled Paragraph Meaning-Usage Match Summary Questions Verbal Reasoning Facts / Inferences / Judgements Reading Comprehension Vocabulary: Vocabulary questions test the candidate’s knowledge of the primary meanings of words, secondary shades of meaning, usage, idioms and phrases, antonyms, related words, etc. Grammar: Grammar-based questions test candidates' ability to spot and correct grammatical errors. It generally tests knowledge of high school-level grammar and includes subject-verb agreement, modifiers, parallel construction, redundancy, phrasal verbs, use of articles, prepositions, etc. Verbal Reasoning: Verbal reasoning questions test the candidate’s ability to identify relationships or patterns within groups of words or sentences.
Data Interpretation	Tables Column Graphs Bar Graphs Line Charts Pie Chart Venn Diagrams Caselets Combination of Two or More Types Linked to Each Other
Logical Reasoning	Number and Letter Series Calendars Clocks Cubes Venn Diagrams Binary Logic Seating Arrangement Logical Sequence Logical Matching Logical Connectives Syllogism Blood Relations

ACET Exam Result 2026: Check Link'

June Session: The ACET exam 2026 result will be declared on June 23, 2026 for the June session. The result link will be activated on the official website in onnline mode by the IAI. The link to access the result PDF will be shared with you once it is released.

January Session: The ACET 2026 exam result for the January session was announced on Jan 17, 2026. The result was shared by th official conducting authority, IAI, as a PDF. You must check out the table shared below showing the direct link to access the result PDF.

Particulars	Link
ACET Result 2026 - January Session	Download PDF
ACET Result 2026 - June Session	TBA

ACET Helpline & Contact Details

The ACET exam conducting authority helpline number and other details have been provided below. It will help you resolve your queries related to anything easily.

Address: Institute of Actuaries of India, Unit no. F-206, 2nd Floor, "F" Wing in Tower 2, Seawoods Grand Central, Plot no R-1, Sector 40, Seawoods, Near Seawoods Railway Station, Navi Mumbai - 400 706.
Email ID: acet@actuariesindia.org
Official Website: www.actuariesindia.org

Conclusion

The ACET exam is generally conducted twice a year. In previous years, few times it was scheduled thrice a year. To appear for the ACET exam you need to meet the eligibility and complete the registration process. Check out the ACET exam details for the 2026 academic year given here.