ACET Exam Pattern 2026: Duration, Marking Scheme, Number of Questions

Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Common Entrance Test 2026 ( ACET )

Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 20:31 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

ACET Exam Pattern 2026 - The exam body, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, mentions ACET 2026 exam pattern in its notification PDF. Students interested on taking admission into engineering courses at ADYPU must check exam pattern of ACET 2026 for preparation. The ACET exam pattern 2026 comprises several questions, a marking scheme, the duration of the exam, and others. 

Going through the ADYPU ACET exam pattern 2026 will help students understanding the scheme of exam. The questions will be based on General English, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Maths. The ACET 2026 exam is conducted to assess a candidate’s skills in problem-solving, analytics, and language proficiency. Along with the exam pattern, candidates must also go through ACET syllabus and previous year question papers. For more details about ACET exam pattern 2026, candidates can refer to the article provided below.

Table of contents
  • ACET Marking Scheme 2026
  • ACET Section-Wise Pattern 2026
  • ACET Exam Duration and Total Questions
  • ACET Negative Marking 2026
  • FAQs on ACET Exam Pattern 2026
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ACET Marking Scheme 2026

The ACET marking scheme explains how marks are awarded and deducted in the examination. Candidates should understand the scoring pattern before attempting mock tests or previous year papers.

Response Type

Marks

Correct Answer

+1

Incorrect Answer

Negative Marking Applicable

Unattempted Question

0

Candidates should avoid excessive guesswork and focus on accuracy while attempting the examination.

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ACET Section-Wise Pattern 2026

The exam body. Ajeenkya DY Patil University mentions the ACET exam pattern on its official website. The exam pattern comprises of sections, time duration, marking scheme of the exam. As per the pattern, the questions will be based on topics from English, Reasoning, Physics, and Chemistry.

Students appearing in the test must refer to ACET exam pattern 2026 to practice and increase the chances to qualify in the exam. Check here the exam pattern of ACET.   

Sections  

Number of questions  

General English: Reading Comprehension & Grammar (10 marks each)  

20  

Aptitude, Analytical & Logical Reasoning  

20  

Physics   

20  

Chemistry   

20  

Mathematics   

20  

Total  

100 

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ACET Question Papers 2026 

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ACET Exam Duration and Total Questions

The ACET examination is conducted within a fixed duration and candidates are required to complete all sections within the allotted time.

Particulars

Details

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Mode

Online

Question Format

Objective

Medium

English

Candidates should practise full-length mock tests regularly to improve speed and time management.

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ACET Negative Marking 2026

Negative marking is applicable in ACET, therefore candidates should answer carefully and avoid random guessing during the examination.

Preparation tips:

  • Attempt easy questions first

  • Maintain time balance across sections

  • Avoid unnecessary risks

  • Revise formulas regularly

  • Practise mock tests consistently

Understanding the marking scheme properly can help candidates maximise their final scores.

Also read: Engineering Colleges accepting ACET for B.Tech in India 

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FAQs on ACET Exam Pattern 2026

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ADYPU conducts ACET in second/third week of April. The application forms for the exam are released in December. Students can submit their applications till first week of April. The dates can change every year. Students should check official website for exact dates. 

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