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Study-abroad-exams UG level Updated Aug 2026

Advanced Placement

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…

Exam mode Offline (Pen & Paper)
Level UG
Stream Study-abroad-exams
Syllabus & pattern

Advanced Placement exam pattern

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.

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