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    AP 10th Class Exam Pattern 2026 | BSEAP SSC Subject-wise Marks Distribution & Question Paper Scheme
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    AP 10th Class Exam Pattern 2026 | BSEAP SSC Subject-wise Marks Distribution & Question Paper Scheme

    Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 22 Nov 2025, 08:56 AM IST

    The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh, released the AP SSC board exam pattern 2026 on the official website. Students can visit the website at bse.ap.gov.in and download the subject-wise AP SSC question papers and the BSEAP pattern in PDF format. The model papers represent the AP 10th exam pattern for all the subjects, including Mathematics, general science, social science, Hindi, English, and Telugu, along with the marking scheme. The AP SSC board exams will be held from March 16 to April 1, 2026.

    AP 10th Class Exam Pattern 2026 | BSEAP SSC Subject-wise Marks Distribution & Question Paper Scheme
    AP SSC Exam Pattern 2026

    The duration of each paper is 3 hours and 15 minutes for all subjects except for science in the AP SSC board exams. The General Science paper is divided into papers I and II, with 50 marks each. The duration of each paper is 2 hours. Generally, the AP SSC exam pattern is divided into four sections, where students can segregate their time and prepare for the board exam accordingly. Students need to download the AP SSC hall ticket to appear for the SSC public examination. Read the article to learn more about the AP SSC exam pattern 2026.

    Subject-wise AP SSC Exam Pattern 2026

    The AP SSC board published the SSC public examination 2026 model question papers, blueprints, and marking scheme tables on the official website at bse.ap.gov.in. Students can check out the AP SSC time table 2026 to learn more about the exam dates and download the model papers in PDF format. Check out the AP SSC 2026 exam pattern for all subjects from the tables below.

    AP SSC Model Paper 2026
    Download the AP SSC Model Paper 2026 to practice important questions, understand exam patterns, and boost your preparation for the upcoming board exams.
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    AP SSC Telugu Exam Pattern 2026

    Telugu language is divided into first and second languages in Andhra Pradesh. Some of the school students opt for Telugu as a first language and vice versa. Here are the tables showing the AP SSC exam pattern for Telugu.

    Telugu (First Language)

    Telugu (Second Language) Blueprint for SSC Exam

    1755598440264

    AP SSC Exam Pattern Hindi 2026

    Similar to Telugu, school students opt for Hindi as a first language or second language in Andhra Pradesh. Here are the tables below represent the AP SSC board Hindi exam pattern 2026.

    Hindi (Second Language)

    1755598517071

    AP SSC 2026 Mathematics Exam Pattern

    The AP SSC board mathematics exam pattern will have four sections with different marks allotted to each chapter. There are a total of 14 chapters in the AP SSC syllabus for maths. The maximum marks are 100 with a duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes.

    Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution

    S.No.

    Academic Stand

    Total Marks

    1

    Real Numbers

    9

    2

    Polynomials

    8

    3

    Pair of linear equations in two variables

    9(8)

    4

    Quadratic Equations

    7

    5

    Arithmetic Progressions

    13

    6

    Triangles

    11

    7

    Coordinate Geometry

    10

    8

    Introduction to Trigonometry

    7

    9

    Some Applications of Trigonometry

    11

    10

    Circles

    7

    11

    Area related to Circles

    8

    12

    Surface areas and Volumes

    7

    13

    Statistics

    12

    14

    Probability

    13


    Total

    100(32)

    AP SSC Maths Blue Print 2026

    Time = 3 hours 15 minutes

    Max. Marks = 100 Marks

    Section

    Type of Question

    No. of Questions

    Marks Allotted

    I

    1 Mark Questions

    12

    12

    II

    2 Marks Questions

    8

    16

    III

    4 Marks Questions

    8

    32

    IV

    8 Marks Questions with internal choice

    5

    40


    Total

    33

    100

    AP SSC Exam Pattern 2026 for General Science

    The General Science subject in the AP SSC exam pattern 2026 is divided into two papers, namely physical sciences and biology. Each paper is for 2 hours and 50 marks. Check out the tables below to learn more about the AP SSC General Science exam pattern 2026.

    Paper-I - Physical Science

    Time = 2 hours

    Max. Marks = 50 Marks

    Section

    Type of Question

    No. of Questions

    Marks Allotted

    I

    1 Mark Questions

    8

    8 Marks

    II

    2 Marks Questions

    3

    6 Marks

    III

    4 Marks Questions

    3

    12 Marks

    IV

    8 Marks Questions with internal choice

    3

    24 Marks


    Total

    17

    50 Marks

    Paper-II - Biology

    Time = 2 hours

    Max. Marks = 50 Marks

    Section

    Type of Question

    No. of Questions

    Marks Allotted

    I

    1 Mark Questions

    6

    6 Marks

    II

    2 Marks Questions

    4

    8 Marks

    III

    4 Marks Questions

    5

    20 Marks

    IV

    8 Marks Questions with internal choice

    2

    16 Marks


    Total

    17

    50 Marks

    AP SSC Social Studies Exam Pattern 2026

    The Social exam pattern for the AP SSC board 2026 is divided into four sections. There will be a total of 33 questions, and the maximum marks will be 100. The duration given for students to write the AP SSC exam 2026 is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

    Time = 3 hours 15 minutes

    Max. Marks = 100 marks

    Section

    Type of Question

    Question number

    Marks

    I

    1 Mark Questions

    01-12

    12 X 1 = 12 M

    II

    2 Marks Questions

    13 - 20

    8 X 2 = 16 M

    III

    4 Marks Questions

    21 - 28

    8 X 4 = 32 M

    IV

    8 Marks Questions with internal choice

    29 - 33

    5 X 8 = 40 M


    Total

    33 Questions

    100 Marks

    AP SSC 2026 English Exam Pattern

    There will be a total of three sections of reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and creative expression in the AP SSC English exam pattern 2026.

    Time = 3 hours 15 minutes

    Max. Marks = 100 marks

    Section

    Particulars

    No. of questions

    Total Marks

    A

    Reading Comprehension

    • Very short answer

    • Short Answer

    • Essay

    • Objective

    17 questions

    30 Marks

    B

    Grammar & Vocabulary

    • Very short answer

    • Short Answer

    • Essay

    • Objective

    17 questions

    40 Marks

    C

    Creative Expression

    • Very short answer

    • Short Answer

    • Essay or Long answer

    • Objective

    3 questions

    30 Marks


    Total

    37 questions

    100 Marks

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the official website to download the AP SSC board exam pattern 2026?
    A:

    Students can download the AP SSC exam pattern 2026 from the official website at bse.ap.gov.in.

    Q: How many subjects will the AP SSC board conduct the exam for?
    A:

    The AP board will conduct the SSC public examination 2026 for 6 subjects that include three languages, i.e., first, second, and third languages, and three subjects, namely mathematics, science, and social. 

    Q: What are the maximum marks for the AP SSC public examination 2026?
    A:

    The maximum marks for the AP SSC examination are 100 marks. 

    Q: What is the duration of the AP SSC board examination?
    A:

    Students will get 3 hours and 15 minutes to write the AP SSC board examination 2026. 

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    Hi Student

    You can click on the links below to access and download the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana hall ticket for 2026.

    To find the right 10th Board previous year papers, you must specify your board! You can download the Maharashtra SSC (MSBSHSE) papers here: https://school.careers360.com/boards/msbshse/maharashtra-ssc-last-5-years-question-papers . Or, if you are seeking the Andhra Pradesh (AP SSC) papers, access them here: . https://school.careers360.com/boards/bseap/ap-ssc-question-papers Practice is key

    Hello Charan,

    You can get Karnataka SSLC 2025-26 answer key here : Karnataka SSLC Mid-Term Answer Key 2025-26

    Hope it helps !

    Hello Kommu Deepika

    This examination is organized by the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh.

    You can just click on the link I am attaching below and find all the related details there.

    https://school.careers360.com/boards/bseap/ap-class-10-fa2-english-question-paper-2025-26

    Hello,

    You can find the English question papers through the link I attached. It's great for practice and understanding the exam pattern. Try solving it before checking answers. Check your preparation and improve your speed. Focus on grammar and writing-they give easy marks.

    LINK:

    https://school.careers360.com/boards/bseap/ap-ssc-question-papers