AP SSC Exam Pattern 2025: Check Subject Wise Pattern, Marking Scheme, Best Books

Deepansh Sharma

Updated On: October 21, 2024 12:28 PM

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. The blueprint is now available online.

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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:

Mathematics

The theory paper in Mathematics will be conducted for 100 marks. A total of 14 chapters are included in the curriculum. Check the information about the AP SSC Math Exam Pattern 2024-25 here:

S.No.

Chapters

1 M.Q

2 M.Q

4 M.Q

8 M.Q

Total Marks

1

Real Numbers

1

-

-

1

9

2

Polynomials

2

1

-

-

8

3

Pair of Linear Equations

1

-

-

2

9 (8)

4

Quadratic Equations

1

1

-

1

7

5

Arithmetic Progressions

-

-

1

1

5 (8)

6

Triangles

1

1

-

1

11

7

Coordinate Geometry

-

-

-

1

2 (8)

8

Introduction to Trigonometry

1

1

-

-

7

9

Some Applications of Trigonometry

1

-

-

1

3 (8)

10

Circles

1

1

-

-

7

11

Area Related to Circles

-

-

-

1

8

12

Surface Areas and Volumes

1

1

-

-

7

13

Statistics

-

-

1

1

4 (8)

14

Probability

1

-

-

1

13

Total

12×1 = 12

8×2 = 16

8×4 = 32

5×8 = 40

100 (40)

Physical Science

For Science, two separate papers will be conducted. Students can check out the information about the AP SSC Science Exam Pattern 2024-25 for Physical Science from the table given below and use it to efficiently prepare for the exam. This paper will be conducted for 50 marks:

Name of the Unit

1 M

2 M

4 M

8 M

Total Questions

Total Marks

Chemical Reactions and Equations

1

-

-

1

2

9

Acids, Bases and Salts

2

-

1 (1)

-

3

6 (4)

Metals and Non-metals

1

-

-

1 (1)

2

1 (8)

Carbon and its Compounds

1

1

-

1 (1)

3

3 (8)

Light - Reflection and Refraction

-

2

2

-

3

10

The Human Eye and Colourful World

1

-

1

1

3

9

Electricity

2

1

-

1 (1)

3

4 (8)

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

-

-

1

1

2

8

Total

8×1 = 8

3×2 = 6

3×4 = 12

3×8 = 24

17

50

Biological Science

The rest of the 50 marks for science will be included in the Biological Science paper. Students can check out the information regarding the marks allotted to the different chapters included in the syllabus from the table given below along with the number of marks allotted for the different questions:

Name of the Unit

1 M

2 M

4 M

8 M

Total Questions

Total Marks

5. Life Processes

2

1

2

(1)

5

12 (8)

6. Control and Coordination

-

1

1

(1)

2

6 (8)

7. How do Organisms Reproduce

-

-

(1)1

1

2

12 (4)

8. Heredity

2

-

-

1

3

10

13. Our Environment

2

2

1

-

5

10

Total

6 Q

4 Q

5 Q

2 Q

17 Q

50 M

Social Science

The Social Science syllabus is divided into four parts to be studied individually by the students. Check out the information regarding the AP SSC Social Science Exam Pattern 2024-25 from the table given below:

Geography

S.No

Lessons

1M

2M

4M

8M

MAP

Total Questions

Total Marks

1

Resources and Development

2

-

-

-

1

3

3

2

Forest and Wildlife Resources

-

-

1

-

-

1

4

3

Water Resources

-

1

-

1

-

1

8

4

Agriculture

-

-

-

-

1 (IC)

1 (IC)

8 (IC)

5

Minerals and Energy Resources

-

1

-

-

1

1

4

6

Manufacturing Industries

1

1

-

-

1

3

4

7

Lifelines of the National Economy

1

-

1

-

2 (IC)

1 + 2 (IC)

2 + (2)

Total

3

4

8

8

2 + (2)

25

25

History

S.No

Lessons

1M

2M

4M

8M

MAP

Total Questions

Total Marks

1

Rise of Nationalism in Europe

1

-

1

-

-

2

5

2

Nationalism in India

-

-

1

-

-

1

8

3

The Making of Global World

2

1

-

-

2 (IC)

3 + 2 (IC)

4 + (2)

4

The Age of Industrialisation

-

1

-

-

-

1

4

5

Print Culture and the Modern World

1

-

-

1

2

3 + 1 (IC)

4 + (8)

Total

3

2

2

8

2 + (2)

25

25

Democratic Politics

SNO

LESSONS

1M

2M

4M

8M

MAP

TOTAL QUESTIONS

TOTAL MARKS

1

Power-Sharing

1

1

8

2

Federalism

2

1

3

4

3

Gender, Religion, and Caste

1

1

2

6

4

Political Parties

1

1(IC)

2 + 1(IC)

3 + 2(IC)

5

Outcomes of Democracy

1

1(IC)

1 + 1(IC)

4

Total Questions

3

2

2

1(IC)

10 + (3)

10 + (3)

Total Marks

3

4

8

2 + (2)

25

25

Economics

SNO

LESSONS

1M

2M

4M

8M

MAP

TOTAL QUESTIONS

TOTAL MARKS

1

Development

1

1

2

5

2

Sectors of the Indian Economy

1

1

8

3

Money and Credit

1

1(IC)

2 + 2(IC)

2 + 3(IC)

2 + (8+2)

4

Globalization and the Indian Economy

2

1

3

4

5

Consumer Rights

1

2

6

Total Questions

3

2

2

2 + (IC)

10 + (3)

10 + (3)

Total Marks

3

4

8

2 + (2)

25

25

English

The question paper will be conducted for 100 marks in English. Students can check out the information regarding the AP SSC English Exam Pattern 2024-25 from the table given below:

Sections

Marks

Reading comprehension

30

Grammar

20

Vocabulary

20

Creative expressions including conventions of writing

30

Total

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

Students can now download the PDF of the AP SSC Exam Pattern 2025 from the website of the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh. The blueprint is now out for all the subjects included in the curriculum including language papers and non-language papers. Model test papers along with the blueprint are also available online to be downloaded by the students for an effective revision of the board exam.

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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