ACET 2026 (Actuarial Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI). It is a national-level Commerce entrance exam that serves as the gateway to student membership of IAI and the actuarial fellowship programme. For the June 2026 session, registration was open from 10 February 2026 and closed on 14 May 2026. The ACET 2026 exam will be held in online home-based mode on 13 June 2026 (10 AM – 1 PM), and the ACET 2026 result will be declared on 23 June 2026. The official website is actuariesindia.org. Get all details on exam date, admit card, syllabus, exam pattern, previous year question papers, answer key, and result on this page.
Latest Update: Registration for ACET 2026 June session has closed (14 May 2026). Admit card is expected in the first week of June 2026 — download at actuariesindia.org. Exam date: 13 June 2026; Result: 23 June 2026.
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ACET 2026
About ACET 2026: ACET stands for Actuarial Common Entrance Test. It is organised by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI), headquartered in Mumbai, and is the single point of entry to student membership of IAI. Also searched as IAI ACET, Actuarial Entrance Test, and Actuarial Common Entrance Exam, ACET is conducted multiple times a year — typically in January/February, June, and a third sitting (August/September) — making it one of the most accessible professional entrance tests. Once a candidate clears ACET 2026 (pass mark: 50%), they can register as an IAI student member and start the 13-paper actuarial fellowship programme (CB, CM, CS, CP, SP, SA series). The ACET score is valid for 3 years; within this window the candidate must take student membership of IAI.
ACET 2026 Important Dates
The complete ACET 2026 June session schedule is given below. Registration has closed; the exam is 4 days away.
| Event | Date (June 2026 Session) |
|---|---|
| Start of registration | 10 February 2026 (Closed) |
| Last date to apply | 14 May 2026 (Closed) |
| ACET Admit Card 2026 release | First week of June 2026 (expected) |
| ACET 2026 Exam Date | 13 June 2026 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
| ACET 2026 Result Date | 23 June 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- Institute of Actuaries of India – Official Website
- About ACET – IAI
- ACET 2026 Examination Dates
- ACET Result (IAI)
- ACET Syllabus PDF (IAI)
ACET 2026 Application Form
The ACET 2026 application form for the June session opened on 10 February 2026 and closed on 14 May 2026 (3:00 PM). The application was submitted online at actuariesindia.org. There is no separate correction window — details once submitted cannot be edited. The next ACET sitting (expected August/September 2026) will have its own fresh registration window.
- Where to apply: Official IAI website at actuariesindia.org.
- Documents required: Scanned photograph, signature, and Class 12 marksheet.
- Application fee: Approximately Rs 3,000 (non-refundable), payable via Net Banking / Card / UPI.
- Note: Registration for June 2026 has closed. Watch actuariesindia.org for the next ACET session dates.
ACET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed (or be appearing in) Class 10+2 or an equivalent qualifying examination.
- English must have been studied as a subject at the 10+2 level.
- Graduates, post-graduates, and degree holders in Mathematical / Statistical Sciences, Engineering, CA, CS, CMA, and MBA are also eligible.
- No age limit for ACET 2026.
- Exam is conducted for Indian aspirants from within India.
ACET 2026 Exam Pattern
ACET 2026 is a 3-hour online home-based MCQ paper with remote proctoring. There are 70 questions totalling 100 marks. No negative marking.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Statistics | 30 |
| Data Interpretation | 15 |
| English | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
ACET 2026 Syllabus
The ACET 2026 syllabus covers Mathematics, Statistics, Data Interpretation, English, and Logical Reasoning. Mathematics and Statistics carry 60 marks combined. For complete section-wise topics, marks distribution, recommended books, and preparation tips, see the dedicated ACET Syllabus 2026 page. The official PDF is at actuariesindia.org/syllabus.
ACET 2026 Admit Card
- The ACET 2026 Admit Card is expected in the first week of June 2026 on actuariesindia.org.
- It will contain login credentials and instructions for the online home-based exam on 13 June 2026.
- Login with registered Email ID and Password to download from the candidate dashboard.
ACET 2026 Result
- The ACET 2026 Result will be declared on 23 June 2026 at actuariesindia.org.
- Result is declared on a pass/fail basis only — no individual scores or merit list published.
- Pass mark: 50% (50 out of 100). Result validity: 3 years.
ACET 2026 – An Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | ACET 2026 |
| Full Form | Actuarial Common Entrance Test |
| Organising Body | Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) |
| Level | National |
| Type | Commerce Entrance Exam |
| Admission To | Student membership of IAI |
| Mode | Online Home-based (remote proctored) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 70 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Pass Mark | 50% (50/100) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Score Validity | 3 years from result date |
| Exam Date (June 2026) | 13 June 2026 |
| Result Date (June 2026) | 23 June 2026 |
| Official Website | actuariesindia.org |
Contact Details
Institute of Actuaries of India | Official website: actuariesindia.org | Email: [email protected] | Phone: 022-62433333
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – ACET 2026
ACET 2026 (Actuarial Common Entrance Test) is a national-level Commerce entrance exam conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) for admission to student membership of IAI — the prerequisite for the actuarial fellowship programme. It is held multiple times a year (January, June, and a third sitting).
The ACET 2026 June session exam will be held on 13 June 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in online home-based mode with remote proctoring.
The ACET 2026 admit card for the June session is expected to be released in the first week of June 2026 on actuariesindia.org. Candidates should download it using their registered Email ID and Password from the candidate dashboard.
The ACET 2026 result for the June session will be declared on 23 June 2026 at actuariesindia.org. The result is on a pass/fail basis only — individual scores are not published. Pass mark is 50%.
No. There is no negative marking in ACET 2026. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all 70 questions.
Candidates must score a minimum of 50% (50 out of 100) to qualify ACET 2026. The result is declared on a pass/fail basis and the score is valid for 3 years from the date of declaration.
