ACT Exam Registration 2026-27: How to Register, Documents, Fees and Dates for Indian Students

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ACT Registration 2026-27 Highlights

Here are the registration essentials every Indian ACT applicant should keep in one view. The table below covers only registration-specific facts, not scoring or syllabus content. For a wider view of the test, see the ACT Overview.

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ACT Registration Dates and Deadlines 2026-27

ACT Inc. follows a fixed international test calendar. The regular deadline falls about 4 weeks before each test date. Missing it opens a 2-week late window with an extra USD 42 fee. The table below lists the remaining 2026 dates and the expected 2027 dates as of November 2026.

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ACT Registration 2026-27 Requirements

Keep these ready before you open the MyACT portal. Starting mid-way and hunting for details slows the booking and risks losing a slot in peak months.

MyACT Account

ACT requires candidates to have a MyACT account to register for the examination. First-time candidates can create an account through the official MyACT portal. Students who have registered previously should access their existing account rather than creating another one.

• Email: Use an active email address that you can access regularly. ACT recommends using a personal email instead of a school email that may become inaccessible after graduation.
• Account verification: Keep access to your registered email address or phone number for verification.
• Password: ACT requires a minimum of 8 characters, including at least 3 of the following 4 categories: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Existing account: If you have previously registered for the ACT, use your existing MyACT account. ACT warns that creating another account may prevent you from accessing your scores.

Personal Details

Enter accurate personal information during registration. ACT's international identification guidance requires the first and last names in your MyACT registration to match those on the acceptable identification document presented on test day.

• Full name: Enter your first and last names accurately and check that they match your test-day ID.
• Middle name: Provide it if requested in the registration form.
• Date of birth: Enter your correct date of birth and ensure your registration details are accurate.
• Gender: Provide the information requested in the account registration form.
• Country: Select the appropriate country in your account details.
• Address: Provide your current residential and contact address as requested.
• Email and phone: Enter active contact details that you can access for ACT communications and account verification.

Identification Document

Indian students need a valid Indian passport to register for the ACT and to appear on test day. No other Indian ID is accepted at Prometric test centers.

Academic and School Information

MyACT asks for your current high school name, school code and expected graduation year. Indian school codes are available in the MyACT lookup. Students from CBSE, ICSE, and state boards can all pick their school from the drop-down.

• School name: Searchable in the MyACT portal by city and country.
• School code: 6-digit code assigned by ACT Inc. Use the lookup if you do not know it.
• Expected graduation year: The year you expect to finish Class 12.
• Home-schooled candidates: Select the home-school option in the drop-down.

Photograph

ACT Inc. requires a passport-style photo uploaded during registration. The photo is checked against your passport on test day. Any mismatch leads to test cancellation with no refund.

• Face: Clear, front-facing, no sunglasses, hats, or filters.
• Background: Plain, light-colored, no patterns or furniture.
• File format: JPG or PNG under 2 MB.
• Age of photo: Taken within the last 6 months.
• Not accepted: Selfies, group photos, passport-style scans with edges visible.

Source: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/photo-submission-requirements.html

Test Center and Test Mode

Indian students can choose from 7 metro cities with Prometric centers. Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru have multiple centers each. Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata have 1 to 2 centers each.

• Available cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata.
• Test modes: ACT states that international candidates outside the US can take the ACT online only.
• At-home option: Not available for Indian students. ACT Inc. does not offer a remote test from India.
• Center change: ACT allows test-centre changes subject to seat and material availability. Its general registration guidance says changes are subject to applicable deadlines.

See ACT Exam Pattern for Indian Students

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ACT Registration Online Step by Step

Indian students can register for the ACT online through the official MyACT portal. Follow these steps to complete your registration.

1. Create a MyACT account: Visit the official ACT registration website and create an account, or sign in if you already have one.
2. Select international testing: When asked where you plan to take the test, select “Outside the US.”
3. Enter your personal details: Fill in the required information carefully and ensure that your name and other registration details match your identification documents.
4. Choose a test date and centre: Review the available international testing dates and select an available test centre in India. Not every centre offers every test date, so check the options displayed in your account.
5. Select your test options: Review the available ACT options and choose the one that meets your requirements.
6. Upload your photograph: Submit a recent photo that meets ACT's photo requirements and complete the upload by the applicable deadline.
7. Pay the registration fee: Pay the applicable international ACT registration fee using an accepted payment method. Check the fee displayed during registration before submitting payment.
8. Review your registration: Confirm your selected date, centre and personal details. Save the confirmation and follow the instructions in your MyACT account for accessing your admission ticket or test-day information.

Important: Registration is not complete until payment and the required registration steps have been completed. 

ACT registration for international test-takers is completed online through the official MyACT portal. ACT recommends using a desktop or laptop with an internet connection to complete registration. 

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ACT Registration Confirmation

You get an ACT registration confirmation email within 15 minutes of submitting payment. The confirmation includes your registration number, test date, test center address, and your admission ticket link.

• Confirmation email: Sent to the email address on your MyACT account.
• Registration number: Shown on the confirmation page and in your MyACT dashboard.
• Admission ticket: Available for download in your MyACT account about 2 weeks before the test date.
• Details to verify: Name spelling, DOB, test type, test date, test center address, and passport number.

If the confirmation email does not arrive, check your spam folder and log in to MyACT to confirm the registration exists. If your card was charged but no booking shows, wait 48 hours for an automatic bank reversal before paying again. Do not re-register immediately, as this can create a duplicate booking that MyACT will reject. For how scores reach universities after test day, see ACT Results 2026.

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ACT Registration Fee Payment Methods

Indian students can pay the ACT registration fee online through the official MyACT portal. 

• ACT’s registration guidance states that candidates need a credit card or another payment method accepted during registration.
• The international registration page does not publish a complete list of payment methods specifically for Indian students.

Before paying, students should:

• Log in to MyACT and check the payment methods available for their registration.
• Confirm the total fee, including any applicable additional charges, before completing payment.
• Check with their bank whether their card is enabled for international online transactions.
• Review any foreign currency conversion fees or other charges imposed by their bank or card issuer.
• Save the payment confirmation and verify that your registration is complete.

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University Application Deadlines to Align with ACT Registration

Indian students taking ACT typically target US, UK, Canada, or Australia undergraduate intakes. Register for ACT 2 to 3 months before your earliest application deadline. The table below shows the top study abroad country deadlines.

Most US universities have early decision deadlines on 1 November and regular decision deadlines on 1 January. Your ACT scores must reach the university by these dates. Register for an October or earlier ACT to ensure scores arrive on time.

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How to Reschedule ACT Registration

Indian students who need to change their ACT date should sign in to their MyACT account and check the available registration-change options. The new test date is subject to seat availability and the applicable registration deadlines.

Steps to Reschedule the ACT

• Sign in to your MyACT account.
• Select “Make Changes to Your Registration.”
• Check the available test dates and choose a new date with an available seat.
• Review the applicable change fee and any additional charges before confirming.
• Complete the payment and check your account for the updated registration details.

ACT Rescheduling Fee: ACT’s published national registration page lists a US$44 (INR 4,208) test date change fee, but that amount is not confirmed for international registrations in India.

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How to Cancel ACT Registration

ACT registration fees for international test-takers are generally non-refundable. If you are unable to attend your scheduled test, consider changing your test date instead of cancelling your registration.

Steps to Change or Withdraw from ACT Registration: 

1. Sign in to your MyACT account.
2. Open your existing ACT registration and review the available options.
3. If you want to take the test on another date, select the option to change your registration and follow the instructions.
4. Review any applicable change fee, new test fee, and late-registration charge before confirming.
5. If you do not wish to take the test on another date, contact ACT through its official support channels to confirm the available options for your registration.

ACT Cancellation and Refund Policy

Important: ACT's published international fee policy does not confirm a standard cancellation refund for the Writing section or a special refund for medical emergencies. Confirm your options with ACT before cancelling.

ACT registration for Indian students is completed online through the official MyACT portal. Register early to secure an available test centre and avoid missing the applicable registration and photo-upload deadlines. Keep your identification details ready, use an accepted payment method, and check your registration confirmation after payment. Review ACT’s international fee schedule and score-reporting options before completing registration, as fees and available services may differ from those for US test-takers.