AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25: Check AP Class 10 Subject-Wise Marking Scheme

Deepansh Sharma

Updated On: July 26, 2024 12:04 pm IST

AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25 will help the students learn about the units included in the syllabus for the different subjects. No practical exams will be conducted for students in AP SSC. 

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About AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25

5 major subjects are included in the curriculum for AP SSC students. Students will have to appear for three languages and three non-language subjects. The first and second language can be chosen accordingly by the students and the third language can be English. Students are also required to appear for Mathematics, Social Science, and Science. For subjects like Science, two separate papers will be conducted by AP SSC for physical and biological science. Students are required to get 18 marks out of the total 50 in each paper to be considered for the passing certificate. Students must have detailed information about the AP SSC Syllabus 2024-25 when starting the preparations for the exam.

The exam pattern is one of the most important documents needed by the students to check the number of units included in the curriculum along with the chapters included in each unit. 100 marks are allotted for every subject included in the curriculum. To check more information about the AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25, students can check the details mentioned below and accordingly start the study sessions for the exam.

Also Read: AP SSC Results 2025

AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25: Overview

Some major highlights regarding the AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25 can be checked from the table given below:

Details

Highlights

Name of the Exam

AP SSC 10th Exam

Conducting Body

Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh  (BSE AP)

Official Website

bse.ap.gov.in

Exam Format

Offline

Total Marks

100

Passing Marks

35 out of 100

Exam Date

March 2025

AP SSC Blueprint 2024-25

Students can refer to the table given below to learn more about the marking scheme for the different subjects included in the curriculum:

Subject

Total Marks

English

100

Hindi

100

Telugu

100

Physical Science

50

Biology

50

Mathematics

100

Social Studies

100

AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25 Subject Wise

Students can refer to the information about the exam pattern for the different subjects included in the curriculum from the tables given below and prepare for the exams accordingly:

English

The theory paper in English will be conducted for 100 marks. Students can refer to the exam pattern for the same from the table given below:

Section

Question

Description

Marks

Section – A Reading Comprehension

Qns. 1 - 5

A - Reading: 2 WH Qns + 3 MCQs

10 M

Qns. 6 - 8

B - Reading (Poem/Prose): 3 MCQs

6 M

Qns. 9 - 10

C - Reading: 2 MCQs

4 M

Qns. 11 - 15

Study Skills: 2 WH Qns + 3 MCQs

10 M

Section – B Vocabulary & Grammar

Qn. 16

Combine the sentences using Relative clause / Nonfinite clauses

2 M

Qn. 17

Change the Voice

2 M

Qn. 18

Combine the sentences using the linkers given in the brackets

2 M

Qn. 19

Fill in the blanks with compound Prepositional phrases and Prepositions

2 M

Qn. 20

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs

2 M

Qn. 21

Give a suitable Advice

2 M

Qn. 22

Change into a Polite Request

2 M

Qn. 23

Identify the Expression

2 M

Qn. 24

Pick out the right synonyms for the underlined words

4 M

Qn. 25

Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words

4 M

Qn. 26

Choose the right forms of words

4 M

Qn. 27

Fill in the blanks with 'ae', 'au', 'ie', 'ei', 'ou', 'oo' or 'ee'

2 M

Qn. 28

Fill in the blanks with suitable suffixes

2 M

Qn. 29

Find the wrongly spelled word and write the correct answer

2 M

Qn. 30

Dictionary Skills

2 M

Qn. 31

Write under correct headings

2 M

Qn. 32

Match the one word substitutes with the right phrases

2 M

Section – C Creative Expression

Qns. 33 (a)

Conversation (OR) (A, B, C Readings)

10 M

Qns. 33 (b)

Diary Entry

10 M

Qns. 34 (a)

Letter Writing (OR)

10 M

Qns. 34 (b)

Biographical Sketch

10 M

Qns. 35 (a)

Framing 'WH' Questions (Ref : C Reading)

10 M

Qns. 35 (b)

Information Transfer

10 M

Mathematics

The theory paper in Mathematics will be conducted for 100 marks. Students can refer to the names of the units that will be included in the curriculum from the pointers given below:

  • Chapter 1 - Real Numbers
  • Chapter 2 - Sets
  • Chapter 3 - Polynomials
  • Chapter 4 - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
  • Chapter 5 - Quadratic Equations
  • Chapter 6 - Progressions
  • Chapter 7 - Coordinate Geometry
  • Chapter 8 - Similar Triangles
  • Chapter 9 - Tangents and Secants to a Circle
  • Chapter 10 - Mensuration
  • Chapter 11 - Trigonometry
  • Chapter 12 - Applications of Trigonometry
  • Chapter 13 - Probability
  • Chapter 14 - Statistics

General Science

Two different papers will be conducted in General Science. Students can refer to the exam pattern for the same from the tables given below:

Paper 1

Sections

AS 1

AS 2

AS 3

AS 4

AS 5

AS 6

Total Questions

Total Marks

Section 1- One mark question

2

1

-

3

1

1

8

8

Section 2- Two marks question

1

2

-

-

-

-

3

6

Section 3- Four marks question

-

-

-

1

1

1

3

12

Section 4- Eight marks question

1

-

1

-

-

-

2

24

Total

4

3

1

4

2

2

17

50

Paper 2

Sections

AS 1

AS 2

AS 3

AS 4

AS 5

AS 6

Total Questions

Total Marks

Section 1- One mark question

2

1

-

1

1

1

6

6

Section 2- Two marks question

1

2

-

1

-

-

4

8

Section 3- Four marks question

2

-

-

1

1+1

1

5

20

Section 4- Eight marks question

1+1

-

1+1

-

-

-

2

16

Total

6

3

1

3

2

2

17

50

Social Science

The theory paper in social science will be conducted for 100 marks. Students can refer to the AP SSC Social Science Exam Pattern 2024-25 from the table given below:

Sections

Number of Questions

Papers

Total Marks

Section 1 (Objective type questions)

6

Paper I (Lessons 1 - 12)

6 x 1 = 6 Marks

6

Paper II (Lessons 13 - 22)

6 x 1 = 6 Marks

Section 2 (Very short answer type questions)

4

Paper I (Lessons 1 - 12)

4 x 2 = 8 Marks

4

Paper II (Lessons 13 - 22)

4 x 2 = 8 Marks

Section 3 (Short answer type questions)

4

Paper I (Lessons 1 - 12)

4 x 4 = 16 Marks

4

Paper II (Lessons 13 - 22)

4 x 4 = 16 Marks

Section 4 (Long answer type questions)

2

Paper I (Lessons 1 - 12)

2 x 8 = 16 Marks

2

Paper II (Lessons 13 - 22)

2 x 8 = 16 Marks

1 (MAP POINTING) (Q 33A & 33B)

1

Paper I & Paper II (Lessons 1 - 12 & 13 - 22)

4 + 4 = 8 Marks

Total

100 marks

Hindi

The table given below represents the AP SSC Exam Pattern for Hindi:

Section Name

Total Marks

Hindi Literature

25

Composition Writing

15

Letter Writing

10

Comprehension

20

Grammar

30

Telugu

The table given below represents the AP SSC Exam Pattern for Telugu:

Section Name

Total Marks

Unseen Passage

15

Composition

15

Applied Grammar and Translation

30

Textbook Literature

40

Total Marks

100

AP SSC Grading System 2025

Students can check out the detailed information about the AP SSC Grading System 2025 from the table given below:

Marks obtained in 1st, and 3rd language and all remaining non-language subjects.

Marks obtained in Second Language- Hindi

Grade obtained or grade points earned

92 to 100 Marks

90 to 100 Marks

Grade Obtained - A1/ Grade Points earned -10

83 to 91 Marks

80 to 89 Marks

Grade Obtained - A2/ Grade Points earned - 9

75 to 82 Marks

70 to 79 Marks

Grade Obtained – B1/ Grade Points earned - 8

67 to 74 Marks

60 to 69 Marks

Grade Obtained - B2/ Grade Points earned - 7

59 to 66 Marks

50 to 59 Marks

Grade Obtained – C1/ Grade Points earned - 6

51 to 58 Marks

40 to 49 Marks

Grade Obtained - C2/ Grade Points earned - 5

43 to 50 Marks

30 to 39 Marks

Grade Obtained – D1/ Grade Points earned - 4

35 to 42 Marks

20 to 29 Marks

Grade Obtained - D2/ Grade Points earned - 3

Less Than 35 Marks

Less than 20 Marks

Grade Obtained - E/ Grade Points earned - Fail

AP SSC Passing Marks 2025

Students need to score at least 35% marks in every subject to be considered for the passing certificate. Check out the passing marks for the different subjects from the table given below:

Subjects

Passing Marks

Hindi

20

English

35

Other Language Papers

35

Mathematics

35

Science

35

Social Science

35

Download the latest AP SSC Exam Pattern 2024-25 as soon as it is available online to prepare yourself for the exam. AP SSC Board 2025 will be conducted in February or March 2025 so starting the preparation now is the ultimate power move. Make sure to only refer to the latest curriculum when planning out your study sessions.

FAQs

Are AP SSC Board Exams tough?

AP state board is not tough however the students must have good preparations according to the latest syllabus and exam pattern to score a high percentage in the board exams.

What is the third language in AP SSC Board 2025?

There are three languages included in the AP SSC Board 2025 curriculum. The first language is Telugu followed by the second language chosen as per the school management and the third language is English.

How to score above 90% marks in AP SSC Board 2025?

Students will have to follow a specific study time table and polish their skills by using sample papers and previous year's question papers uploaded on the official website of the AP SSC Board 2025. Try to download the latest syllabus to start your preparations.

Is there any change in the AP SSC Passing Marks 2025?

AP SSC Passing Marks 2025 have been raised from 35 to 36. Students will have to attain a minimum of 18 marks in both paper 1 and Paper 2 with a total of 36 marks to successfully pass the board exams.

What are the total marks of AP SSC Board 2025?

All the question papers that will be presented in AP SSC Board 2025 will carry 100 marks. A total of 5 main subjects are included in the board exams followed by some optional subjects.

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