Acting Entrance Exam

There are 7 annual testing windows for the ACT exam for Indian students - typically spanning February, April, June, July, September, October and December. The upcoming international ACT test dates in India for the 2026–2027 cycle are given below.

• October 23–24, 2026 - Regular registration deadline: September 25, 2026 | Late registration & photo upload deadline: October 9, 2026
• December 11–12, 2026 - Regular registration deadline: November 13, 2026 | Late registration & photo upload deadline: November 27, 2026

The ACT test centre can be changed by logging into your My ACT account - before the registration deadline. Remember, there must be availability of a seat and exam resources at your new exam location. You will have to pay a 'change fee' of $49.00 and then print the updated admission ticket/exam booking receipt.

The ACT test centre can be changed by logging into your My ACT account - before the registration deadline. Remember, there must be availability of a seat and exam resources at your new exam location. You will have to pay a 'change fee' of $49.00 and then print the updated admission ticket/exam booking receipt.

You can share your ACT scores with as many universities as you want. However, the number of free score reports you receive depends on when and how you submit your choices.

You can select up to 4 colleges or scholarship agencies that can receive your scores for free when you register for the ACT.

You can add an unlimited number of additional universities later, but each additional score report costs $20 per test date.

You can share your ACT scores with as many universities as you want. However, the number of free score reports you receive depends on when and how you submit your choices.

You can select up to 4 colleges or scholarship agencies that can receive your scores for free when you register for the ACT.

You can add an unlimited number of additional universities later, but each additional score report costs $20 per test date.

Yes, you can register for the ACT test online. You simply need to craete a student account on the 'My ACT' portal. Then you will be required to log into your account and follow the steps to register for the ACT online. 

If you opt for the writing and Science sections with your ACT test, then you will be tested on all 5 subjects of the test, i.e., English, Maths, Reading, Science, and Writing. Fees of the ACT test with Science and Writing sections in 2026 for the non-US students is USD 221.50.

Yes, you can get additional score reports for your ACT test. You can request the addotional reports online via means of your My ACT accoungt by paying $20.00.

For Duke admissions 2025-26, international students are not required to submit a standardized test score such as the SAT or ACT, although those can significantly raise applicants' chances of receiving an offer from the university. International students can consider taking the SAT or ACT. 

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Yes, considering the different goals of its test takers, ACT Inc. conducts the ACT test in the popular cities of as many countries as it can.