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Army Cadet College ACC January 2027 Registration Begins: Check Exam Date, Last Date and Application Fee

Key Highlights & Summary

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started registration for the Army Cadet College (ACC) January 2027 Common Entrance Examination. Eligible serving Indian Army personnel can apply online between November 6 and November 30, 2026. The examination will take place on January 4, 2027. Check the complete application schedule, category-wise fees, late registration dates and examination details.

Army Cadet College ACC January 2027 Registration Begins: Check Exam Date, Last Date and Application Fee
  • Army Cadet College ACC January 2027 Registration Opens: NTA Announces Exam Date, Application Deadline and Fee Details

New Delhi: From the 6th to the 30th of November 2026, the NTA will hold the online application process for the ACC January 2027 entrance examination. Serving Indian Army personnel are invited to apply. The entrance examination will be held on the 4th of January 2027, in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The newest public notice also stated other important exam details such as the application fee, window for making corrections in the application, late fee, and other important dates.

For personnel serving in the Indian Army aspiring to be commissioned officers, this is one of the many gates they will have to pass through. It is imperative that candidates follow the prescribed registration requirements, especially the usage of their registered mobile number and the details to be filled in the online application.

ACC January 2027: Important Dates at a Glance

According to the NTA public notice released on November 6, candidates should keep the following schedule in mind.

Event

Important dates

Online registration begins

November 6, 2026

Regular application deadline

November 30, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last date for fee payment without late fee

November 30, 2026, 11:50 PM

Late application window

December 1–3, 2026

Last date for late fee payment

December 3, 2026, 11:50 PM

Application correction window

December 4–6, 2026

Examination city information

December 21, 2026

Admit card availability

December 28, 2026

ACC Common Entrance Examination

January 4, 2027

Examination timing

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Which ACC Entries are Covered in this January 2027 Examination?

As per the NTA notification, the examination is for the following ACC entries;

  • ACC (10+2)-136
  • SCO Series 60 / MED (NT)
  • PC (SL)
  • ACC (Graduate)-136

These ACC entries are strictly for serving personnel of the Indian Army. This examination should not be confused with an all-civilian general admission test. Candidates must be armed with the prescribed Army nomination, identification and other details. These entries are for serving Army personnel who are eligible to take the test. The examination is not a general civil services admission test. Candidates must complete the prescribed procedures of Army nomination, identification and eligibility, before filing their online application forms.

The notification has indicated candidates must use the mobile number registered with the Army Education Directorate while filling the form. 2026110611596802.pdf

ACC January 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise Details

As per the notification, candidates are required to pay the application fee online through the NTA website.

Candidate category

Application fee

General / Unreserved

₹1,150

OBC / OBC-NCL

₹1,150

SC / ST

₹950

Additional late fee

₹500

The additional late fee of 500 rupees is uniform across categories. Payment can be made through credit cards, debit cards, net banking or UPI. Candidates are required to check their payment status and retain the transaction details.

How to Fill the Army Cadet College Jan 2027 Online Form?

NTA has said the applications for Army Cadet College are to be submitted through the online mode only. Candidates must do the following.

  • Go to the official website of NTA https://exams.nta.nic.in/acccee/
  • Find the Online Application Form link for the Army Cadet College Jan 2027.
  • Fill in the required information to complete the registration process.
  • Enter the mobile number that is registered with the Army Education Directorate.
  • Fill in all the information required in the application form.
  • Upload the documents and photograph according to the information bulletin.
  • Pay the application fee through the options provided.
  • Check the application form for any errors.
  • Take the print out of the confirmation page for your records.

ACC January 2027 Exam Pattern and Duration

The January 2027 ACC Common Entrance Examination will be conducted in the computer based test mode. The details of the examination published in the public notice are as follow:

Examination parameter

Details

Examination mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Question format

Objective-type MCQs

Examination duration

180 minutes

Total duration

3 hours

Examination date

January 4, 2027

Examination timing

10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Examination centre

As mentioned on the admit card

Detailed subject wise syllabus, marking scheme and other examination instructions should be checked in the Information Bulletin. The public notice dated November 06 does not mention these details individually.

NTA Helpdesk and Official Registration Portal

Candidates can take help with their application from NTA through the following means.

  • Official application portal: https://exams.nta.nic.in/acccee/
  • NTA website: https://www.nta.ac.in/
  • Helpline numbers: 011-69227700 / 011-40759000
  • Email: acccee@nta.ac.in

NTA has clarified in the FAQ that all communication regarding the examination will be sent to the email address/mobile number of the applicants. Hence, candidates are advised to keep their contact details available at all times during the application and examination process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When did the registration of ACC Jan 2027 starts?

The online registration of ACC Jan 2027 Army Cadet College Common Entrance Examination started on 6th November 2026.

Q2. What is the last date of applying for ACC Jan 2027?

The application process for ACC Jan 2027 ends on 30th November 2026 (Till 9 PM). However, the fee payment can be done till 11.50 PM.

Q3. Can candidates apply for ACC Jan 2027 after 30th November?

Yes, the NTA has given late application dates from 1st to 3rd December 2026. Candidates have to pay extra late fee of ₹500.

Q4. When will be ACC Jan 2027 exam conducted?

The exam will be conducted on 4th January 2027 from 10.30 AM to 1.30 PM.

Q5. What is the fee to apply for ACC Jan 2027?

The application fee for General, Unreserved, OBC and OBC-NCL candidates is ₹1150. Whereas, for SC/ST candidates it is ₹950. The late fee will be ₹500.

Q6. What is the correction date for ACC Jan 2027?

The correction window will be open from 4th to 6th December 2026 (Till 11.50 PM).

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