NTA ACC CEE 2027: National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Information Bulletin for the Common Entrance Exam for Army Cadet College (ACC 10+2)-136, SCO Ser-61 / MED (NT) and ACC (Graduate)-136 – January 2027. This exam is for eligible serving Indian Army personnel who want to become commissioned officers through the Army Cadet College Wing at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. The NTA Army Cadet College Common Entrance Exam January 2027 Notification has been released on 06 November 2026. Online applications start on 06 November 2026, and the last date to apply online is 30 November 2026 (9:00 PM).
Only candidates whose details have been sent by the Army Education Directorate and who have received a Randomised Unique Identity (RUID) can register. The CBT will be held on 04 January 2027 from 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM, and it carries 150 questions for 300 marks with 0.50 negative marking.
NTA ACC CEE 2027 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Department Name | Indian Army – Army Education Directorate |
| Exam Name | Common Entrance Exam for Army Cadet College (ACC 10+2)-136, SCO-61 / MED (NT) & ACC (Graduate)-136 – January 2027 |
| Eligible Candidates | Serving Army Personnel (with RUID) |
| Training Location | ACC Wing, IMA Dehradun |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Category | NTA Army Cadet College Common Entrance Exam January 2027 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/acccee |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30.11.2026 (09:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30.11.2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Late Submission (with Rs. 500 Late Fee) | 01.12.2026 to 03.12.2026 |
| Correction Window | 05.12.2026 to 06.12.2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 21.12.2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 28.12.2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 04.01.2027 (10:30 AM to 01:30 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR / OBC / OBC-NCL | Rs. 1150/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 950/- |
| Late Fee (All Categories) | Rs. 500/- Extra |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for NTA ACC CEE 2027 is As per Recruiting Directorate / DGAFMS Norms. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is As per Army Rules. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Entry Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| ACC (10+2)-136 | Not Specified | 12th Pass or Equivalent (12th Appearing Can Apply) |
| ACC (Graduate)-136 | Graduate Degree or Equivalent (Final Year Appearing Can Apply) | |
| SCO-61 | As Promulgated by Recruiting Directorate | |
| MED (NT) | As Promulgated by DGAFMS |
Note: Candidates can apply for only one type of entry. SCO-61 and MED (NT) candidates must apply under ACC (10+2) and not ACC (Graduate). The existing Army policies on quota, category, age, relaxation and qualification will apply.
NTA ACC CEE 2027 Exam Pattern
| Entry | Subjects (Questions) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ACC (10+2)-136, SCO-61 / MED (NT) | Reasoning (25), Mathematics (25), General Knowledge (25), English (25), General Science (25), Humanities (25) | 150 Questions / 300 Marks |
| ACC (Graduate)-136 | English (50), General Knowledge (50), Elementary Mathematics (50) | 150 Questions / 300 Marks |
Note: Each correct answer carries 2 marks and 0.50 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The exam duration is 3 hours, the medium is English and Hindi, and the minimum qualifying marks are 100 out of 300.
NTA ACC CEE 2027 Selection Process
The selection process for NTA ACC CEE 2027 includes the following stages:
- Stage-1: Computer Based Test (CBT) by NTA
- Result Shared with ADG Army Education Directorate
- Further Selection Stages as per Indian Army Rules
How to Apply for NTA ACC CEE 2027
Follow these steps to apply for NTA ACC CEE 2027:
- Make sure you have received your RUID from the Army Education Directorate through official channel.
- Visit exams.nta.nic.in/acccee and click on “New Registration”.
- Enter the mobile number registered with the Army Education Directorate, verify the OTP and enter your RUID.
- Log in with your Application Number, fill in your educational details and choose two exam cities.
- Upload a live photo, a passport size photo in civil dress (10-200 KB) and your signature (10-50 KB).
- Pay the fee online by 30.11.2026 and download the confirmation page.
Important Links
| NTA ACC CEE 2027 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| NTA ACC CEE 2027 Information Bulletin PDF | Notification |
| NTA ACC CEE 2027 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| National Testing Agency Official Website | NTA ACC CEE |