Exam handbook
Exam Information
Everything you need to know about ACE Summer 2026 — pattern, schedule, eligibility, centres and what to carry. Save this page for reference.
Total marks
100
Duration
90 min
Format
MCQ
Negative
−0.25
Pattern
- Mode: Offline (pen & paper) at allotted exam centres
- Format: MCQ with 4 options
- 100 marks · 90 minutes
- +1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong
- Stream-based section: Hindi (Arts) / Maths (Sci/Com)
- OMR sheet — use blue/black ballpoint only
Marking
Correct+1.00
Wrong−0.25
Unattempted0.00
Tie-breaker is decided by section-wise score, then by date of birth.
Subjects
Common to all streams: GK · GS · Current Affairs · Reasoning · English.
Class 11 / 12
Mathematics + Hindi
B.Sc. / B.Com.
Mathematics
B.A. (Arts)
Hindi
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in Class 11, Class 12, B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A. (Arts)
- Indian nationality, resident of Bihar (other states accepted on request)
- Aged between 16 and 25 years on exam day
Important dates
- —Registration opens
- —Last date to apply
- —Admit cards released
- —ACE — Exam Day
- —Result declaration
Exam centres
Centres are spread across all 38 districts of Bihar. You'll be allotted the centre closest to the address you provided during registration. Centre details + city are printed on your admit card, released on —.
PatnaGayaMuzaffarpurBhagalpurDarbhangaPurniaBegusaraiSaharsaAraMunger+ 28 more
Exam-day tips
- Read each question fully before marking — no shortcuts.
- Skip questions you're unsure about; come back if time permits.
- Negative marking is real — don't guess blindly.
- Carry your admit card + 1 govt photo ID to the centre.