AP Intermediate Exam Pattern 2026: Check AP Inter Subject Wise Exam Pattern

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: June 05, 2025 01:04 PM

AP Intermediate Exam Pattern 2026 helps you understand the format of the question paper. 100 marks are allotted for each subject included in the curriculum in AP Inter.

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About AP Intermediate Exam Pattern 2025-26

AP Intermediate Paper for each subject will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. The duration of the paper will be three hours and 15 minutes will be provided to read the question paper. For subjects with practical knowledge, the theory paper will be conducted for 70 marks, and the practical exam will be conducted for 30 marks. You are required to score 35% marks in both theory and practical to the eligible for the passing certificate. For subjects without practical knowledge, such as language subjects, the theory paper will be conducted for 100 marks. Language papers include subjects like English, Telugu, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Arabic, French, Tamil, Kannada, Oriya, and Marathi. Also Read: AP Intermediate Syllabus 2025-26

For subjects like Commerce, Economics, Civics, History, Geology, Home Science, Logic, Public Administration, Sociology, and Psychology, the theory paper will be conducted for 100 marks too. Check out more information about the AP Intermediate Exam Pattern 2025-26 here:

AP Intermediate Exam Pattern 2025-26 Subject Wise

You need to check the subject-wise exam pattern so that you can understand the curriculum easily and kick-start your preparation for the board exam. Check out the information regarding the same from the table given below for the different subjects included in the curriculum:

Chemistry

You can check out more information about the AP Intermediate Chemistry Exam Pattern 2025-26 here. The exam pattern presented below includes the numbers for internal choice questions also:

S. No

Topics

Essay (8M)

Short Answer (4M)

Very Short Answer (2M)

Total Marks

1

Solid State

-

4

-

4

2

Solutions

-

4

2

6

3

Electrochemistry & Kinetics

8

-

2

10

4

Surface Chemistry

-

4

-

4

5

Metallurgy

-

4

2

6

6

P-block Elements

8

4

2 + 2

16

7

d & f Block Elements

-

4

2

6

8

Polymers

-

-

2 + 2

4

9

Biomolecules

-

4

-

4

10

Chemistry in Everyday Life

-

-

2 + 2

4

11

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

-

4

-

4

12

Organic Compounds containing C, H, and O

8

-

-

8

13

Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

-

-

Total

24

32

20

76

Political Science

You can refer to the exam pattern for Civics from the table given below:

S. No

Topics

Essay (10M)

Short Answer (5M)

Very Short Answer (2M)

Total Marks

1

The Indian Constitution

10

5

2

17

2

Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

10

5

2

17

3

Union Executive

10

-

2 + 2

14

4

Union Legislature

10

-

2 + 2

14

5

Union Judiciary

-

5

2

7

6

State Executive

-

5

2 + 2

9

7

State Legislature

-

5

2 + 2

9

8

State Judiciary

-

5

2

7

9

Union-State Relations

5 + 5

-

2

12

10

Local Governments in India

10

-

2 + 2

14

11

Elections and Representation

-

5

2 + 2

9

12

Political Parties

-

5

2 + 2

9

13

Recent Developments in Andhra Pradesh and India

5 + 5

-

2

12

Total

50

60

40

150

History

The theory exam for History will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. Check out the AP Intermediate History Exam Pattern 2025-26 here:

S. No

Topics

Essay (8M)

Short Answer (4M)

Very Short Answer (2M)

Total Marks

1

History of Mankind

5

2 + 2

-

9

2

Oldest Civilization in the World - Mesopotamia

10

2 + 2

-

14

3

An Empire Across Three Continents

5

2 + 2

-

9

4

Central Islamic Lands

10

-

2

12

5

Nomadic Empire

5

-

2

7

6

Feudalism in Europe

10

5

2

17

7

Beginning of Modern Times

5

2 + 2 + 2 + 2

-

13

8

French Revolution

10

5 + 5

2 + 2

24

9

Industrial Revolution

5

-

2

7

10

Democratic Movements

10

5 + 5 (Map)

2 + 2

24

11

Displaying Indigenous

-

-

-

-

12

Paths to Modernization

5

-

2

7

13

Contemporary History of the World

5

-

2

7

Total

50

60

40

150

Mathematics A

Two papers will be conducted in Mathematics. One for Mathematics A and the other for Mathematics B. You can check out the AP Intermediate Mathematics Exam Pattern 2025-26 from the table given below:

S. No

Topics

Essay (8M)

Short Answer (4M)

Very Short Answer (2M)

Total Marks

1

Complex Numbers

-

4

2 + 2

8

2

De Moivre’s Theorem

7

-

2

9

3

Quadratic Expression & Quadratic Equation

-

4

2

6

4

Theory of Equations

7

-

2

9

5

Permutations

-

4

2

6

6

Combinations

-

4

2

6

7

Binomial Theorem

7 + 7

-

2

16

8

Partial Fractions

-

4

-

4

9

Measures of Dispersion

7

-

2

9

10

Probability

7

4 + 4

-

15

11

Random Variables & Probability Distribution

7

-

2

9

Total

49

28

20

97

Mathematics B

You can refer to the exam pattern for the second paper in Mathematics from the table given below:

S. No

Topics

Essay (8M)

Short Answer (4M)

Very Short Answer (2M)

Total Marks

1

Circle

7 + 7

4

2 + 2

22

2

System of Circle

-

4

2

6

3

Parabola

7

-

2

9

4

Ellipse

-

4 + 4

-

8

5

Hyperbola

-

4

2

6

6

Integration

7 + 7

-

2 + 2

18

7

Definite Integrals

7

4

2 + 2

15

8

Differential Equations

7

4

2

13

Total

49

28

20

97

Commerce

You can refer to the information regarding the question paper format for Commerce from the table given below:

S.No

UNIT

ESSAY-10M

S.A-5M

V.S.A-2M

TOTAL MARKS

1

Unit-1: Entrepreneurship Development

-

5+5

2+2

14

2

Unit-2: Domestic and International Trade

-

5+5

2

12

3

Unit-3: Business Services

10

5

2+2

19

4

Unit-4: Financial Markets

10

5

2+2

19

5

Unit-5: Consumer Protection

10

12

TOTAL

30

30

16

76

Accountancy

You can check out the important information regarding the AP Intermediate Accountancy Exam Pattern 2025-26 from the table given below. Keep in mind that the numbers mentioned below also include the marks for internal choices:

S.No

UNIT

ESSAY-10M

S.A-5M

V.S.A-2M

TOTAL MARKS

1

Unit-1: Depreciation and Bill of Exchange

-

5+5

2+2

14

2

Unit-2: Consignment Accounts and Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organisations

10+10

-

2+2

24

3

Unit-3: Partnership Accounts

20

-

-

22

4

Unit-4: Company Accounts

-

5

2

7

5

Unit-5: Computerized Accounting System (Deleted), Accounting from Incomplete Records

-

5

2+2

9

TOTAL

40

20

16

76

Economics

You can refer to the information regarding the AP Intermediate Economics Exam Pattern 2025-26 from the table given below:

S. No.

Units

Essay (10 marks)

S.A (5 marks)

V.S.A (2 marks)

Total marks

1

Economic Growth and Development

10

-

2

12

2

Population and Human Resources Development

-

5

2+2+2= 6

11

3

National Income

10

5

2

17

4

Agriculture Sector

10

5+5 = 10

2+2+2= 6

26

5

Industrial Sector

10

5

2

17

6

Tertiary Sector

-

5

2+2 = 4

9

7

Planning And Economic Reforms

10

5+5 = 10

2

22

8

Environment and Sustainable Economic Development

-

5+5 = 10

2+2+2+2 = 8

18

9

Economy Of Andhra Pradesh

-

5

2+2 = 4

9

10

Economic Statistics

-

5

2+2 = 4

9

Total

50

60

40

150

Physics

You can refer to the AP Intermediate Physics Exam Pattern 2025-26 from the table given below:

S.No.

Topics

Very Short Answer (2M)

Short Answer (4M)

Essay (8M)

Total Marks

1

Waves

-

-

8

8

2

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

2

4

-

6

3

Wave Optics

-

4

-

4

4

Electric Charges and Fields

-

4

-

4

5

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

-

4

-

4

6

Current Electricity

-

-

8

8

7

Moving Charges and Magnetism

2

4

-

6

8

Magnetism and Matter

2+2

-

-

4

9

Electromagnetic Induction

-

4

-

4

10

Alternating Current

2

-

-

2

11

Electromagnetic Waves

2

-

-

2

12

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

2+2

-

-

4

13

Atoms

-

4

-

4

14

Nuclei

-

-

8

8

15

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

2

4

-

6

16

Communication Systems

2

-

-

2

Total

20

32

24

76

Biology

Two separate exams will be conducted in Biology that is one for Botany and one for Zoology. Check out the AP Intermediate Biology Exam Pattern 2025-26 here:

Botany

Unit

Chapter Name

VSA - 2 Marks

SA - 4 Marks

LA - 8 Marks

Total Marks

Unit I - Plant Physiology

Plant Physiology Transport in Plants

1

1

-

-

Mineral Nutrition

-

-

-

-

Enzymes

--

1

-

-

Photosynthesis

1

1

-

-

Respiration in Plants

-

-

1

-

Growth and Development

-

1

-

28

Unit II - Microbiology

Bacteria

1

-

-

-

Viruses

-

1

-

6

Unit III - Genetics

Principles of Heredity, Variation

1

1

-

6

Unit IV - Molecular Biology

Molecule-Based Inheritance

2

1

-

8

Unit V - Biotechnology

Biotechnology Processes

1

-

1

-

Biotechnology and its Applications

1

1

-

16

Unit VI - Plants and Microorganisms

Strategies to Increase Food Production

-

-

1

-

Microorganisms in Human Welfare

2

-

-

12

Total

10

8

3

76

Zoology

S. No.

Unit Name

Total Marks

1

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

10

2

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

10

3

Human Anatomy and Physiology III

8

4

Human Anatomy and Physiology IV

8

5

Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health

12

6

Genetics

12

7

Organic Evolution

8

8

Applied Biology

8

Total

76

Also Read: AP Intermediate Grading System 2025-26

Make sure to download the latest  AP Intermediate Exam Pattern 2025-26 for effective preparation. Do not forget to revise using the model test papers available online.

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FAQs

Will the Andhra Pradesh Inter exams be conducted twice a year from 2025-26?

As per the announcement by the Education Ministry of India, the Boards will conduct Board exams twice a year from the academic year 2025-26 and students will be allowed to choose the best score. However, the Andhra Pradesh state board is yet to announce any official confirmation in this regard. 

When will AP inter 2nd year exam 2026 be conducted?

The AP Inter 2nd year exam 2026 is likely to be conducted in March 2026. 

What are the minimum qualifying marks in the AP Intermediate Physics exam?

The minimum qualifying marks in the AP intermediate Physics exam are 24.

Will there be any negative marking in the AP inter 2nd year exam 2026?

There will be no negative marking in the AP intermediate exams if any student get their answers incorrect they have attempted or for the questions that are not attempted.

What are the passing marks for AP Inter 2nd year exam 2026?

All the students who appear for the AP Inter 2nd year exam 2026, will have to secure a minimum of 35% marks i.e., 35 out of 100 in each subject to pass the exam.

What is the maximum marks of AP Inter 2nd year exam 2026?

The maximum marks allocated for each paper in the AP Inter 2nd year exam 2026 are 2025. Students need to score at least 35% marks to pass the exam.

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