Army Cadet College (ACC) CEE January 2027: Apply 6 to 30 November 2026, Exam on 4 January 2027
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NTA has opened applications for the Common Entrance Exam for Army Cadet College, January 2027. The last date to apply is 30 November 2026 and the CBT is on 4 January 2027.
At a glance
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 30 November 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Exam mode | Computer based test, bilingual (English and Hindi) |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 150, all compulsory |
| Marking | 2 marks per correct answer, 0.50 deducted per wrong answer |
| Fee | General/OBC Rs 1,150, SC/ST Rs 950 |
| Late fee | Rs 500 extra |
| Posts covered | ACC (10+2) 136, SCO 61 / Med (NT), ACC (Graduate) 136 |
Important dates
| Application starts | 6 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 30 November 2026 |
| Late fee window | 1 to 3 December 2026 |
| Correction window | 5 to 6 December 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | 21 December 2026 |
| e-Admit card | 28 December 2026 |
| Exam | 4 January 2027 |
Details
The National Testing Agency has opened the online application for the Common Entrance Exam for Army Cadet College (ACC) for the January 2027 session. It covers the ACC (10+2) batch 136, SCO Ser 61 / Med (NT) and the ACC (Graduate) batch 136 entries.
Applications run from 6 November to 30 November 2026, with the fee payable until 11:50 PM on 30 November. A late window with an extra Rs 500 fee runs from 1 to 3 December 2026, and the correction window is 5 to 6 December 2026.
The exam is a 180-minute computer based test on 4 January 2027, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with 150 compulsory objective questions. Each right answer gives 2 marks and each wrong answer costs 0.50 marks. The bulletin says candidates must first be registered with the Army Education Directorate, which issues the RUID needed to proceed with the form. Always confirm the final details in the official notification.
How to apply
- Register with the mobile number registered with the Army Education Directorate
- Enter the RUID issued by the Directorate
- Fill the application form and choose exam cities
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay the fee online
- Download and print the confirmation page
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply?
30 November 2026 (up to 9 PM for the form, 11:50 PM for the fee).
When is the exam?
4 January 2027, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.50 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
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This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.