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APBIE 2026 Inter 1st Year Exam Pattern Changes – Revised Marks Distribution & Question Paper Design
Updated exam pattern, syllabus, marks distribution, and AP Inter 1st & 2nd Year Time Table 2026 explained clearly for students.
Latest Update: Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (APBIE) has officially announced major reforms for Inter 1st Year 2026 exams along with the complete timetable.
The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (APBIE) has introduced significant changes for the Intermediate 1st Year (Class 11) public examinations 2026. These reforms aim to align AP Intermediate education with national academic standards while strengthening conceptual understanding and higher-order thinking skills among students.
AP Inter Exam 2026 – Quick Facts
| Board | Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (APBIE) |
| Exam Name | Intermediate 1st & 2nd Year Annual Exams 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 23-02-2026 to 24-03-2026 |
| Exam Timing | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Category | AP Inter Time Table 2026 Download |
| Official Website | bie.ap.gov.in |
Revised Marks Distribution – Inter 1st Year 2026
- Most subjects will now have 85–100 marks for theory papers.
- Internal assessment carries 20 marks per subject, focusing on continuous evaluation.
- Science subjects include separate practical examination marks.
- Biology is divided into Botany (43 marks) and Zoology (42 marks).
- Total marks for each stream (MPC, BiPC, MEC, CEC, HEC) is either 500 or 485 for 1st year (practicals added separately where applicable).
Major AP Inter Exam Pattern Changes 2026
- NCERT syllabus implemented for Inter 1st Year.
- Question paper model changed with introduction of 1-mark and 2-mark questions.
- Mathematics changed to a single 100-mark paper (earlier two papers for 150 marks).
- Physics, Chemistry & Biology theory papers are now for 85 marks.
- Answer booklet increased from 24 pages to 32 pages for major subjects.
- Biology (Botany & Zoology) will have two separate 24-page booklets.
- No choice for 1-mark and 2-mark questions.
- Sixth subject is optional for passing; if passed, a separate memo will be issued.
Revised Pass Marks Criteria (Important)
- First Year: Minimum 29 marks out of 85
- Second Year: Minimum 30 marks out of 85
- Combined Pass Marks: 59 marks
- Practical exam pass marks increased from 10.5 to 11 marks
AP Inter 1st & 2nd Year Time Table 2026 – Overview
AP Intermediate examinations will be conducted from 23 February to 24 March 2026. Exam timing is 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
AP Inter 1st Year Time Table 2026 (Paper-I)
| Date (Day) | Type | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 23-02-2026 (Monday) | Regular Students | Telugu / Sanskrit / Urdu / Hindi / Tamil / Oriya / Kannada / Arabic / French / Persian Paper-I |
| 23-02-2026 (Monday) | Backlog Students | Part-II 2nd Language Paper-I |
| 25-02-2026 (Wednesday) | Regular Students | English Paper-I |
| 25-02-2026 (Wednesday) | Backlog Students | Part-I English Paper-I |
| 27-02-2026 (Friday) | Regular Students | History Paper-I |
| 27-02-2026 (Friday) | Backlog Students | Botany Paper-I / History Paper-I |
| 02-03-2026 (Monday) | Regular Students | Mathematics Paper-I |
| 02-03-2026 (Monday) | Backlog Students | Mathematics Paper-IA |
| 05-03-2026 (Thursday) | Regular Students | Biology Paper-I |
| 05-03-2026 (Thursday) | Backlog Students | Mathematics Paper-I B / Zoology Paper-I |
| 07-03-2026 (Saturday) | Regular Students | Economics Paper-I |
| 07-03-2026 (Saturday) | Backlog Students | Economics Paper-I |
| 10-03-2026 (Tuesday) | Regular Students | Physics Paper-I |
| 10-03-2026 (Tuesday) | Backlog Students | Physics Paper-I |
| 12-03-2026 (Thursday) | Regular Students | Commerce Paper-I |
| 12-03-2026 (Thursday) | Backlog Students | Commerce Paper-I / Sociology Paper-I / Fine Arts, Music Paper-I |
| 14-03-2026 (Saturday) | Regular Students | Civics Paper-I |
| 14-03-2026 (Saturday) | Backlog Students | Civics Paper-I / Bridge Course Mathematics-I (for BiPC students) |
| 17-03-2026 (Tuesday) | Regular Students | Chemistry Paper-I |
| 17-03-2026 (Tuesday) | Backlog Students | Chemistry Paper-I |
| 21-03-2026 (Friday) | Regular & Backlog | Public Administration Paper-I / Logic Paper-I |
| 24-03-2026 (Tuesday) | Regular & Backlog | Modern Language Paper-I / Geography Paper-I |
AP Inter 2nd Year Time Table 2026 (Paper-II)
| Date (Day) | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 24-02-2026 (Tuesday) | 2nd Language Paper-II |
| 26-02-2026 (Thursday) | English Paper-II |
| 28-02-2026 (Saturday) | Botany Paper-II / History Paper-II |
| 04-03-2026 (Wednesday) | Mathematics Paper-IIA / Civics Paper-II |
| 06-03-2026 (Friday) | Zoology Paper-II / Economics Paper-II |
| 09-03-2026 (Monday) | Mathematics Paper-IIB |
| 11-03-2026 (Wednesday) | Commerce Paper-II / Sociology Paper-II / Fine Arts, Music Paper-II |
| 13-03-2026 (Friday) | Physics Paper-II |
| 16-03-2026 (Monday) | Modern Language Paper-II / Geography-II / Bridge Course Mathematics-II (for BiPC students) |
| 18-03-2026 (Wednesday) | Chemistry Paper-II |
| 23-03-2026 (Monday) | Public Administration Paper-II / Logic Paper-II |
Practical & Special Examination Dates (AP Inter 2026)
- Ethics and Human Values: 21-01-2026 (Wednesday), 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Environmental Education: 23-01-2026 (Friday), 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Practical Exams (General Courses): 01-02-2026 to 10-02-2026 (Two sessions: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM)
- Practical Exams (Vocational Courses): 27-01-2026 to 10-02-2026 (Including Sundays, same sessions)
- Samagra Shiksha Vocational Trade (NSQF Level-4) Theory: 13-02-2026 (Friday), 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
How to Download AP Intermediate Time Table 2026
- Visit the official website: bie.ap.gov.in
- Open the link for AP Inter 1st Year or 2nd Year Time Table 2026.
- Enter basic details (registration number / DOB) if required.
- Your timetable will appear on the screen.
- Verify dates and subjects carefully.
- Download and keep a copy for exam reference.
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