Actuarial common Entrance test (ACET) - Structure of ACET Examination and Technical Requirements

Structure of ACET Examination :
  • ACET is a 3-hour, 100 marks online exam that has 70 multiple-choice questions with one correct answer for each question.
  • ACET will be conducted in a single day with one slot.
  • There will not be any negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • Pass mark for ACET Examination is 50%.
The distribution of questions will be:
  • 45 questions – 1 mark each
  • 20 questions – 2 marks each
  • 05 questions – 3 marks each
The Allocation of Marks will be as under:
  • Mathematics - 30 marks
  • Statistics - 30 marks
  • Data Interpretation - 15 marks
  • English - 15 marks
  • Logical Reasoning - 10 marks
Technical Requirements for appearing the ACET Home Based Online Examination:
  • To appear for ACET Home Based Online Examination, all applicants shall require to fulfil the mandatory technical requirements;
Software:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions) OR Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) (all editions) OR Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) (all editions)
  • Note: Up-to-date Service pack, device drivers, security patches in test taking system
  • Chrome: https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/chrome/
  • Web Browser: Latest Edge- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
  • Others Net Framework – 4.5.2https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnetframework/net452
Hardware:
  • Device:Personal Laptop or Desktop with a web camera and microphone (NOTE: IOS / MAC BOOK ARE NOT ALLOWED)
  • Web Camera: Webcam must have a minimum resolution of 640x480 @ 15 fps
  • Internet Bandwidth: 2MBPS or more – dedicated and continuous connectivity/ Wired or wireless networks
  • RAM: 2 GB or above
  • Processor : 2 cores, 4 threads, Above 2.2 GHz.
  • Graphics: Minimum of 64 MB of graphics memory
  • Screen Resolution : 1024 x 768 and above
  • Multimedia Support: Sound Card
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