The National Testing Agency has opened registration for the NTA ACCCEE 2027 — the Common Entrance Examination for the Army Cadet College, January 2027 course. This is the first stage of selection for serving Indian Army personnel who want to earn a commission as officers through the Army Cadet College Wing at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. The online form is live from 06-11-2026 and the window closes on 30-11-2026, with a late-fee window running till 03-12-2026. The computer-based test is scheduled for 04-01-2027.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | Common Entrance Exam for Army Cadet College – January 2027 (ACCCEE 2027) |
| Entries Covered | ACC (10+2)-136, SCO Series 61 / MED (NT), ACC (Graduate)-136 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT), bilingual — English and Hindi |
| Exam Date | 04-01-2027, 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/acccee/ |
| Helpline | 011-69227700 / 011-40759000, acccee@nta.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 06-11-2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Form | 30-11-2026 (up to 09:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30-11-2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Late Submission Window (Rs 500 late fee) | 01-12-2026 to 03-12-2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction in Application Particulars | 05-12-2026 to 06-12-2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Exam City Intimation | 21-12-2026 |
| E-Admit Card Download | 28-12-2026 |
| Exam Date | 04-01-2027 |
This is not an open civil entrance test. The exam is meant strictly for serving personnel of the Indian Army, and registration works only for candidates whose details the Army Education Directorate has already sent to NTA. The Directorate generates a Randomised Unique Identity (RUID) for each eligible candidate and shares it through the official channel; the form asks for the mobile number registered with the Directorate plus the RUID, and both are checked against Directorate records before the form can proceed.
| Entry | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| ACC (10+2) | Passed or appearing in 10+2 from a recognised board or institute in India |
| ACC (Graduate) | Passed or appearing in a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in India |
| SCO-61 | As laid down by the Recruiting Directorate |
| MED (NT) | As laid down by the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAMS) |
Age criteria follow the Recruiting Directorate / DGAMS norms given in the official Information Bulletin — read the bulletin before applying, since the limits differ by entry.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / OBC / OBC (NCL) | Rs 1,150 |
| SC / ST | Rs 950 |
| Late Fee (01-12-2026 to 03-12-2026) | Rs 500 extra, over and above the category fee |
Pay online only — Net Banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. Payment gateway charges and GST, where applicable, are extra.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 — all compulsory |
| Duration | 180 minutes (03 hours) |
| Marking | +2 for a correct answer, −0.50 for a wrong answer |
| Medium | Bilingual — English and Hindi |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
ACC (10+2) and SCO-61 / MED (NT) candidates face six subjects, while ACC (Graduate) candidates face three. The full syllabus sits in Appendix II of the Information Bulletin on the NTA portal. A live photograph is captured while filling the form, and the uploaded photograph must be in civil dress — a photograph in uniform leads to automatic cancellation of the candidature. Only one form per candidate is allowed; multiple forms can lead to cancellation of the result.
The Army Cadet College Wing at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, trains serving soldiers for commissioning as officers. NTA conducts this Common Entrance Examination twice a year, in January and July, as the written first stage. The January 2027 edition is being held for ACC (10+2)-136, SCO Series 61 / MED (NT) and ACC (Graduate)-136.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website / Apply Online | exams.nta.nic.in/acccee/ |
| Information Bulletin (PDF) | NTA Information Bulletin – ACCCEE 2027 |
| NTA Website | nta.ac.in |
The last date to submit the NTA ACCCEE 2027 form is 30-11-2026 (up to 09:00 PM), and the fee can be paid up to 11:50 PM the same day.
Only serving Indian Army personnel whose details have been sent by the Army Education Directorate and who hold a Randomised Unique Identity (RUID) can register.
The Common Entrance Exam for Army Cadet College January 2027 will be held on 04-01-2027 from 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM in Computer Based Test mode.
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs 1,150, while SC and ST candidates pay Rs 950. A late fee of Rs 500 applies for forms submitted between 01-12-2026 and 03-12-2026.
The paper has 150 compulsory objective questions to be answered in 180 minutes. Each correct answer carries 2 marks and 0.50 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
The exam city will be shown on 21-12-2026 and the e-admit card can be downloaded from 28-12-2026 on the official portal.
Registration is online only at https://exams.nta.nic.in/acccee/ — the form needs the mobile number registered with the Army Education Directorate and the allotted RUID.
The January 2027 exam covers ACC (10+2)-136, SCO Series 61 / MED (NT), and ACC (Graduate)-136.