ACET December 2026 is the Actuarial Common Entrance Test of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI), the entry test for IAI student membership and the actuarial exams. It is a home-based online exam on 5 December 2026, 10 AM to 1 PM. Registration is open till 4 November 2026 and the result is due on 16 December 2026.
ACET December 2026
This page covers the ACET December 2026 dates, how to register and the fee, who can apply, the exam pattern, the system you need at home and the official notices.
| Full name | Actuarial Common Entrance Test (ACET) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | Entry test for IAI student membership and the actuarial exams |
| Exam date | 5 December 2026, 10 AM to 1 PM |
| Application | 28 July to 4 November 2026 (3 PM), online only |
| Application fee | Rs 500 |
| Eligibility | Class 12 passed or appeared, any stream |
| Mode | Online, home-based with remote proctoring |
| Questions and marks | 70 MCQs, 100 marks, 3 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | actuariesindia.org |
ACET December 2026 Important Dates
IAI has announced the full ACET December 2026 schedule: registration from 28 July to 4 November 2026, the exam on 5 December 2026 and the result on 16 December 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| ACET January 2026 exam | 10 January 2026 |
| ACET January 2026 result | 17 January 2026 Released |
| ACET June 2026 registration | 10 February to 14 May 2026, 3:00 PM (start and close) Closed |
| ACET June 2026 exam | 13 June 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| ACET June 2026 result | 23 June 2026 Released |
| Registration announcement (December 2026) | 23 July 2026 Released |
| Online registration (December 2026) | 28 July to 4 November 2026, 3:00 PM (start and close) Open |
| Exam link and login details (December 2026) | By 3 December 2026 Upcoming |
| ACET December 2026 exam | 5 December 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Upcoming |
| ACET December 2026 result | 16 December 2026 Upcoming |
How to Apply for ACET December 2026
You register for ACET December 2026 online on the IAI ACET portal at member.actuariesindia.org/acetstudents by 4 November 2026, 3 PM. IAI asks you to use a laptop or desktop, not a mobile phone, and no details can be changed once you pay.
Apply Online for ACET 2026
The ACET 2026 application window (10 February to 14 May 2026, 3:00 PM (start and close)) has closed.
- Sign up on the ACET portal and log in with your login ID and password.
- Open the Registration form tab and fill in your personal details.
- Add your education details for Class 10 and then Class 12.
- Select your state and city.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (plain white background, 150 x 150 px minimum, up to 1 MB).
- Read the declaration, click I Accept and pay the fee online.
- After your photo is approved, download the welcome kit (one sample question paper with its indicative solution) from the Welcome kit tab.
| Item | ACET December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | Rs 500 |
| Payment mode | Online only |
| Refund or carry forward | Not allowed |
The fee was also Rs 500 for the June 2026 session. Older IAI pages still mention Rs 3,000, but the December 2026 announcement is the latest official word.
Who can apply for ACET December 2026?
Anyone who has passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam, or has appeared and is waiting for the result, can take ACET December 2026. There is no stream restriction.
- Class 12 appeared or passed, or studying or holding any higher course such as a diploma or degree.
- IAI welcomes students of mathematics, statistics, econometrics, engineering, finance and management, and CA, CMA and CS candidates.
- If you take ACET while in Class 12, you must have passed Class 12 by the time you apply for IAI student membership.
- Overseas candidates may register, except those from Russia, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
- Graduates in some subjects and members of certain professional bodies can join IAI without ACET through the Non-ACET (direct entry) route.
What is the ACET December 2026 exam pattern?
ACET is a 3-hour online test of 70 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks: 45 questions of 1 mark, 20 of 2 marks and 5 of 3 marks. There is no negative marking and no sectional cut-off, and you pass with 50% of the marks.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Statistics | 30 |
| Data Interpretation | 15 |
| English | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 |
| Total (70 questions) | 100 |
You may use an approved scientific calculator. The topics in each section are on the ACET syllabus page.
What do you need to take ACET from home?
You need your own laptop or desktop that meets IAI’s technical rules; tablets and phones are not allowed.
- Licensed, updated Windows 10 or later (macOS and Linux are not allowed).
- Latest Google Chrome (version 124 or higher).
- Intel i3 processor or better and at least 4 GB RAM.
- Working webcam and microphone.
- A steady 5 Mbps or faster internet connection, not a mobile hotspot.
IAI sends the exam link and login details to your ACET login and registered email at least 2 days before the exam. The steps are on the ACET admit card page.
ACET Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFACET December 2026 Registration Announcement (23 July 2026)Official site · actuariesindia.orgOpen
- LINKACET December 2026 important dates (IAI)Official site · actuariesindia.orgOpen
- PDFStudent Guide for ACET Home-Based Online Examinations (20 November 2025)Official site · actuariesindia.orgOpen
- LINKACET official page (Institute of Actuaries of India)Official site · actuariesindia.orgOpen