NTA: Applications open for admission to the Army Cadet College; entrance exam to be held on January 4..

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the online application process for the Army Cadet College (ACC) Common Entrance Examination, scheduled for January 2027. This examination serves as the gateway for admission to the Army Cadet College. Interested candidates may apply by visiting the official NTA website. The application process began on November 6, 2026, and the deadline for submission is November 30, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications well in advance rather than waiting until the final date.

When and how will the examination be conducted?
The Army Cadet College entrance examination will be conducted by the NTA on January 4, 2027. It will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions. The total duration of the examination is 180 minutes (three hours), running from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Details regarding the examination center, date, and shift will be provided to candidates via their admit cards; therefore, candidates should carefully review the information on their admit cards prior to the examination.

What is the application fee?
The NTA has prescribed application fees based on candidate categories. Candidates belonging to the General, Unreserved, OBC, and OBC-NCL categories are required to pay a fee of ₹1,150, while the fee for SC and ST category candidates is ₹950. Payments can be made via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Candidates who fail to submit their applications by November 30, 2026, will still have the opportunity to apply by paying an additional late fee of ₹500 over and above the standard application fee.

How to apply online?
Candidates can submit their applications by following the simple steps provided below. To begin, visit the official NTA website at https://exams.nta.nic.in/acccee/. Click on the link for the 'Common Entrance Examination for ACC January 2027' on the homepage. Complete the online registration process. Use the login credentials received after registration to log in to the portal. Enter the required personal and other necessary information in the application form. Upload the mandatory documents as per the instructions and pay the application fee applicable to your category.

What to do after filling out the form?
Once you have filled out the application form and paid the fee, carefully review all the information provided. If there are any errors, correct them before submitting the form. Then, submit the application. Upon completion of the process, a confirmation page will appear on the screen; download and save it for your records. You may use a printout of this document if needed in the future. Candidates are advised to keep all application-related details and the payment receipt safe to avoid any issues later.

What should be kept in mind while applying?
The NTA has provided specific instructions for candidates to follow during the application process. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official website; submissions made via any other channel will not be accepted. Each candidate is permitted to submit only one application form. Furthermore, you must use the same mobile number that is registered with the Army Education Directorate. Important information regarding the examination will be sent to the candidate's registered email address and mobile number; therefore, it is essential to provide accurate contact information during the application process.

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