About the ACT
The ACT was shortened in 2025: fewer questions, more time per question, four choices in Math, and an optional Science section.
Undergraduate admissions · International · ACT, Inc.
ACT Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide
ACT (enhanced format). Practise 20 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.
ACT at a glance
- Core test
- English 50 · Math 45 · Reading 36
- Optional
- Science 40 · Writing
- Composite
- 1–36
- Mocks here
- 20 full tests incl. Science, no repeats
ModeOnline and paper
FrequencySeveral dates each year
LanguagesEnglish
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against ACT, Inc.Last updated 13 October 2026
ACT full-length mock tests
Attempt 20 full-length ACT mock tests built on the official 171-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.
ACT Full Mock Test 01
Free171 Qs · 171 marks165 minEasy
ACT Full Mock Test 02
171 Qs · 171 marks165 minModerate
ACT Full Mock Test 03
171 Qs · 171 marks165 minHard
ACT Full Mock Test 04
171 Qs · 171 marks165 minEasy
ACT Full Mock Test 05
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ACT Full Mock Test 07
171 Qs · 171 marks165 minEasy
ACT Full Mock Test 08
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ACT Full Mock Test 09
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ACT topic-wise tests & syllabus
342 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the ACT syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.
342 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.
Usage & Mechanics — Grammar — Test 01
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ACT sample questions
A few real ACT questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.
EnglishSample 1
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? "The orchestra tuned ___ instruments before the concert."
- A.its'
- B.they're
- C.its
- D.there
Solution: "its" is correct: it is the singular possessive referring to the orchestra.
MathSample 2
What is the larger solution of x² + 8x − 9 = 0?
- A.1
- B.8
- C.-9
- D.9
Solution: x² + 8x − 9 = (x − 1)(x + 9), so the solutions are 1 and -9; the larger solution is 1.
ReadingSample 3
Which word best completes the text? "New DNA evidence helped ___ the wrongly convicted man."
- A.demur
- B.vacillate
- C.dissemble
- D.exculpate
Solution: "exculpate" means to show someone is not guilty, which is exactly what the context describes.
ScienceSample 4
Researchers measured the pressure of a sealed gas sample as it was cooled. Temperature (K): 250 | 275 | 300 | 325 | 350 Pressure (kPa): 14 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 34 At which value of the temperature was the pressure greatest?
- A.300
- B.350
- C.325
- D.250
Solution: The largest value, 34, occurs at 350.
About the ACT exam
Undergraduate admission and scholarships, mainly in the United States.
How these mocks help
Twenty full mocks include English, Math, Reading and Science at the official lengths, with computed math and data questions. No question repeats.
ACT eligibility & exam pattern
Check whether you meet the ACT eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.
Eligibility criteria
- Who can take it
- Open to all; most students take it in grades 11–12.
Exam pattern & marking
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English35 minutes | 50 | 1–36 |
| Math50 minutes · four answer choices | 45 | 1–36 |
| Reading40 minutes | 36 | 1–36 |
| Science40 minutes · optional | 40 | 1–36 |
| Total | 171 | 36 |
The enhanced ACT has English (50 questions, 35 minutes), Math (45 questions, 50 minutes) and Reading (36 questions, 40 minutes), with Science (40 questions, 40 minutes) and Writing optional. The composite (1–36) comes from English, Math and Reading. These mocks include all four multiple-choice sections — 171 questions in 165 minutes. Reading practice uses words-in-context, logic and informational-graphics questions rather than long passages; Science uses data tables from experiments.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (with Science).
How to prepare for ACT
A proven, focused ACT preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.
- 1
Grammar rules are quick points
Punctuation, agreement and tense dominate English.
- 2
Read data, not prose, in Science
Most Science questions are answered from tables and graphs.
- 3
Pace Math
About a minute per question — skip and return to long problems.
ACT scores explained
English, Math and Reading are each scored 1–36 and averaged into the composite. Science is optional and reported separately, along with a STEM score.
ACT marks vs. rank
| Score range | Score | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 30+ | Composite | Strong for selective colleges |
| 24–29 | Composite | Above average |
| 1–36 | Range | Average of English, Math and Reading |
Scores at a glance
Composite1–36
Indicative marks: English, Math, Reading
STEM score1–36
Indicative marks: Math and Science
Pattern follows ACT's enhanced format (2025 onwards). Confirm current details on act.org.
Where ACT scores are used
ACT scores are accepted by all US four-year colleges that require or consider test scores.
| Use | Where | Notes | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate admission | USA | Colleges & universities | College-specific |
A representative set of institutes that admit through ACT. Many more programmes participate in the counselling process.
ACT important dates
The typical ACT timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.
Test dates
Several each year — see act.org
Scores
Usually within a few weeks
ACT — frequently asked questions
Quick, reliable answers to the questions ACT aspirants ask most.
Is Science required on the ACT?
No. Since 2025 Science is optional; the composite uses English, Math and Reading.
Is there negative marking?
No. Answer every question.
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