How to register for ACT

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Registration guidance checked 2026-09-29. Fees, identity rules and appointment availability can change.

01 / PLAN YOUR DATE

When can I take it?

The international calendar is published through July 2027. At 29 September 2026, the 23–24 October window is in the late-registration period, ending 9 October. Centre sessions vary; initial score-release dates are not delivery guarantees. Later 2027–28 dates are projected.

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02 / BUDGET FOR THE TEST

Registration fees

International ACT listed fees: USD188.50 for English, math and reading; USD198.50 with science; USD213.50 with writing; USD223.50 with both. These are USD prices, not verified INR or OMR checkout totals.

Checked 2026-09-29 · India and Oman · International ACT · selected optional sections. The current international table lists USD42 for late registration, USD49 for a date/centre change and USD20 per additional score report. Up to four college reports are included when codes are supplied at registration. Confirm the final amount and current policy before paying; these prices are not guaranteed for every 2027 booking.

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ACT international dates · October 2026–July 2027

Calendar checked 2026-09-29. Published international testing windows, including the India and Oman route. A two-day window does not mean every centre offers both days or every session. Result dates are initial releases, not guaranteed delivery. Status is as checked; local seats were not checked.

ACT international · 23–24 October 2026

23 Oct 2026 · first day of window

Registration: Regular deadline: 25 September 2026; late-registration and photo deadline: 9 October 2026.

Initial score release: 29 Oct 2026

Late-registration period at the check date; a late fee applies. Confirm available sessions in MyACT.

ACT international · 11–12 December 2026

11 Dec 2026 · first day of window

Registration: Regular deadline: 13 November 2026; late-registration and photo deadline: 27 November 2026.

Initial score release: 17 Dec 2026

Published future window; check MyACT for available dates and sessions.

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ACT international · 12–13 February 2027

12 Feb 2027 · first day of window

Registration: Regular deadline: 15 January 2027; late-registration and photo deadline: 29 January 2027.

Initial score release: 18 Feb 2027

Published future window; check MyACT for available dates and sessions.

ACT international · 2–3 April 2027

2 Apr 2027 · first day of window

Registration: Regular deadline: 5 March 2027; late-registration and photo deadline: 19 March 2027.

Initial score release: 8 Apr 2027

Published future window; check MyACT for available dates and sessions.

ACT international · 11–12 June 2027

11 Jun 2027 · first day of window

Registration: Regular deadline: 14 May 2027; late-registration and photo deadline: 28 May 2027.

Initial score release: 17 Jun 2027

Published future window; check MyACT for available dates and sessions.

ACT international · 9–10 July 2027

9 Jul 2027 · first day of window

Registration: Regular deadline: 11 June 2027; late-registration and photo deadline: 25 June 2027.

Initial score release: 15 Jul 2027

Published future window; check MyACT for available dates and sessions.

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YOUR REGISTRATION PATH

From choosing the test to test day

Follow these steps with the official provider. Keep your application number, confirmation and receipt together.

  1. Check each recipient’s ACT policy and whether it requires the optional science or writing section.

  2. Create or use your MyACT account. Prepare your school/course details, matching identity information and payment method.

  3. Choose international testing, then the testing country, available centre, date/session and required optional sections.

  4. If you need accommodations, involve your school early; it must submit requests and appeals through TAA by the regular registration deadline.

  5. Upload a compliant photograph by the published photo deadline. Check accepted ID rules, including ACT’s MENA guidance when testing in Oman.

  6. Review the international charge and change rules, pay in MyACT and retain the registration confirmation.

  7. Print the admission ticket after photo processing and bring acceptable original ID. Allow time for the complete score report to reach recipients.

A final check before paying

The right requirement

Confirm the exam version, delivery mode, required scores and score deadline for your programme. Admission and visa English requirements can differ.

The right identity

Match your booking to the provider’s accepted ID. Check document validity, spelling and any country-specific rules before confirming.

The complete amount

Review the checkout currency, taxes, optional extras and change or cancellation terms. A price for India is not an Oman price.

Published dates describe a calendar, not available seats. The provider’s confirmation establishes your booking. An unannounced 2027 date or fee should stay out of your confirmed plan.

Official sources

Exam guide checked 2026-09-22; registration references checked 2026-09-29. Check the provider before booking; dates, formats and acceptance can change.

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