Advanced Placement

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The Advanced Placement Exam lets high-school students demonstrate college-level knowledge and earn US college credits and placements. Indian students planning to study undergraduate courses abroad can take the AP Exam. The exam is open to secondary or high school students, as well as recent graduates who need it for college admission. Registration requires a fee, which varies by course and location.

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The Advanced Placement Exam covers college-level subjects in disciplines such as mathematics, sciences, humanities, and arts. Students study a rigorous curriculum set by the College Board to prepare for the exam. Success in the AP Exam can help students earn college credits, skip introductory courses, and demonstrate academic strength during undergraduate admissions. The exam is recognized by universities worldwide, including in India, the US, and other countries.

Eligibility expand_more

You must be enrolled in secondary school or high school, or be a recent graduate seeking college admission. There is no strict age limit, but most students take the exam in grades 11 or 12. You must be below 21 years of age at the time of registration. Bring a valid passport to the exam center. The exam can be taken multiple times, and there is no restriction on the number of subjects you can attempt.

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Create an account on the College Board website to register for the AP exam online.
Pay your AP registration fees directly to the test center.
Receive your admit card from the test center after your seat is confirmed.
Ensure you complete both the online registration and the fee payment. Your registration is final only after you complete both steps. If you pay the test center but do not finish the online registration, you will not be able to take the exam.

Exam pattern expand_more

The Advanced Placement Exam in India offers 22 different AP exam courses. The exam pattern consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and a free-response section.

Duration: 90 to 200 minutes, depending on the subject.
Sections: Multiple-choice questions and a free-response section.
Number of questions: Varies per test subject.

AP exams take between 2–3 hours to complete. The number of questions per section and the time allotted vary per test subject.

Syllabus expand_more

World Languages and Culture: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish Language and Culture, and Spanish Literature and Culture.
Arts: 2D Arts and Design, 3D Arts and Design, Art History, Drawing, and Music Therapy.
History and Social Sciences: Comparative Government and Politics, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, US Government and Politics, US History, and World History.
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1 (Algebra-based), Physics 2 (Algebra-based), Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, and Physics C: Mechanics.
English: English Language and Composition, and English Literature and Composition.
Mathematics and Computer Science: Calculus AB and Calculus BC.

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Results are declared in July. The College Board releases the scores online. You can check your results on the official College Board website using your login details.

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