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Advanced Placement exams were introduced by the College Board in USA and Canada. Advanced Placement exams help students to pursue university-level courses while in high school. Students achieving high scores receive placements and course credits from colleges & universities in the United States. Advanced Placement exam scores are considered during admission to colleges. The Advanced Placement Registration fee costs $98(INR 8,149.32). Advanced Placement Exams are administered only in May every year and require advance registration.
What is Advanced Placement Exam?
AP test examine students’ course records. It ensures that students have literally learned and deserve significant credit. AP exam scores help candidates to stand out during college admissions. Furthermore during the AP course students undergo a rigorous curriculum to attain college credit. Indian students planning to pursue their undergraduate courses from abroad can take the Advanced Placement exam. More than 6,000 top global educational institutions have connected with the College Board to offer AP exams in India.
AP Exam Registration Process
To take Advanced Placement exams candidates must go through the process below-given:
- Candidates must create an account in College Board to register for the AP exam online.
- Candidates need to pay their AP registration fees to test centers directly.
- Candidates will receive an admit card (admission ticket) from the test center after their seat confirmation.
- After online registration candidates are final they pay the test center.
- Candidates who already paid the test center but have not completed the online registration for the AP, will not be able to give the exam.
AP Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be below 21 years of age at the time of AP registration. Applicants must bring their original and valid passports to the exam center. The Advanced Placement exam is flexible in nature. Candidates can decide the number of exams they want to take in a particular year. Some students enroll for AP during their 10th class. The ideal time for the Advanced placement exam registration in India would be in the 11th or 12th class.
Note: Exception for students having one year gap between school and university, military service, or any other circumstances even if they are above 21 year age limit.
AP Additional Testing Policies
Here are a few additional AP exam policies that candidates must know:
- Candidates can take any or all of the 4 physics exams in one particular year.
- Candidates cannot retake an exam in the same year. They can retake it in a subsequent year.
- Candidates cannot take both Calculus AB and Calculus BC in the same year.
- Candidates cannot take 2 exams scheduled on the same date and time. They need to decide which exam they need to take first and then take the other exam.
- If the test center allows, then candidates can take the prerequisite for AP Computer Science Principles Exam. For that, they need to register for the exam and enroll in the corresponding AP course. Additionally, candidates must submit portfolio work and complete the end-of-course exam to receive their complete AP Exam score.
- AP Exams at test centers are administered by their authority and are paper-and-pencil based. In-person digital exam options are not available for candidates outside the U.S.
Advanced Placement Exam Syllabus
Advanced placement exam offers 34 courses and exams that include maths, sciences, social sciences, arts, and world language. It depends upon the school and the test centers to determine the Advanced placement exam subjects. AP exam in India offers 22 different AP exam courses available for candidates to choose from. The exam duration of the AP exam in India can vary from 90 - 200 minutes, depending on the subject. The AP exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and a free-response section. The examination is taken in paper and pencil format. The subjects offered are as follows:
| Advanced placement exam subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| World Languages and Culture | Chinese Language and Culture French Language and Culture German Language and Culture Italian Language and Culture Japanese Language and Culture Latin Spanish Language and Culture Spanish Literature and Culture |
| Arts | 2-D Arts and Design 3-D Arts and Design Art History Drawing Music Therapy |
| History and Social Sciences | Comparative Government and Politics European History Human Geography Macroeconomics Microeconomics Psychology United States Government and Politics United States History World History |
| Sciences | Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics 1 (Algebra based) Physics 2 (Algebra based) Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Physics C: Mechanics |
| English | English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Calculus AB Calculus BC Computer Science A Computer Science Principles Statistics |
Advanced Placement Exam Scoring Method
Candidates with three or higher in the five-point Advanced Placement score system can be considered successful. They would have the opportunity to apply for the AP Courses. Statistics show that students with higher AP scores tend to experience easier and better academic success in college.
Here is the AP score scale table along with the college course grade equivalents:
| AP Exam Score | Recommendation | College Course Grade Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Extremely well qualified | A+ or A |
| 4 | Very well qualified | A-, B+, or B |
| 3 | Qualified | B-, C+, or C |
| 2 | Possibly qualified | ---- |
| 1 | No recommendation | ---- |
Advanced Placement Exam Dates
The advanced placement exam is conducted in May. Advanced Placement Schedule for 2024 will be administered in schools as paper-and-pencil exams over two weeks in May: May 1–5 and May 8–12. The AP exam in Chinese and Japanese will be administered in schools on computers.
Start Times
- Exams have local start times and can begin up to 1 hour after the official start time (i.e., exams can begin between 8–9 a.m. local time for morning exams, between 12–1 p.m. local time for afternoon exams, and between 2–3 p.m. local time for Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism during the regularly scheduled exam administration).
Exams with Digital Portfolios
| Week 1 | Morning 8 a.m. | Afternoon 12 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, | United States Government and Politics | Art History Chemistry |
| Tuesday, | Human Geography Microeconomics | Seminar Statistics |
| Wednesday, | English Literature and Composition | Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A |
| Thursday, | Chinese Language and Culture Environmental Science | Psychology |
| Friday, | European History United States History | Macroeconomics Spanish Literature and Culture |
| Art and Design: Friday, May 10, 2024 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio. | ||
| Week 2 | Morning 8 a.m. | Afternoon 12 p.m. | Afternoon 2 p.m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, | Calculus AB Calculus BC | Italian Language and Culture Precalculus | |
| Tuesday, | English Language and Composition | African American Studies Physics C: Mechanics | Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| Wednesday, | French Language and Culture World History: Modern | Computer Science Principles Music Theory | |
| Thursday, | Spanish Language and Culture | Biology Japanese Language and Culture | |
| Friday, | German Language and Culture Physics 1: Algebra-Based | Latin Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
AP Exam Fee
In the below-given table there is a detail about AP exam fees and service costs:
| AP Exam | Cost |
|---|---|
| Regular AP Exam fee | $98(INR 8,149.32) |
| AP Capstone (AP Seminar and AP Research) | $128(INR 10,646.02) |
| Late fee | $40(INR 3,326.88) |
| Late Testing fee | $40(INR 3,326.88) |
Candidates can make their payment once they complete their Registration Process. AP Exam payments can be made either through Net Banking or via a Credit Card. Here is the list of banks mentioned below, along with the bank code:
- 10 – ICICI Bank
- 50 – Axis Bank
- 120 – Corporation Bank
- 130 – Yes Bank
- 140 – Karnataka Bank
- 160 – Oriental Bank of Commerce
- 170 – Bank of Rajasthan
- 190 – Union Bank of India
- 180 – South Indian Bank
- 200 – Vijaya Bank
- 230 – Citi Bank
- 240 – Bank of India
- 270 – Federal Bank
- 280 – Allahabad Bank
- 300 – HDFC Bank
- 310 – Bank of Baroda
- 330 – Deutsche Bank
- 340 – Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
- 350 – J&K Bank
- 370 – Dhanlaxmi Bank
- 420 – Indian Overseas Bank
- 440 – City Union Bank
- 450 – Standard Chartered Bank
- 490 – Indian Bank
- 520 – IDBI Bank
- 530 – State Bank of India
- 540 – Development Credit Bank
- 550 – State Bank of Mysore
- 560 – State Bank of Hyderabad
- 570 – United Bank of India
- 620 – TamilNad Mercantile Bank
- 680 – State Bank of Travancore
AP Test Centers
AP Exam in India is operated by authorized AP test centers. Candidates need to follow AP registration and payment instructions provided by the test location that they prefer. AP test centers operate independently, so their exam offerings, deadlines, fees, exam cancellation, and refund policies and procedures may vary. Here is a list of cities with AP test centers:
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
| Karnataka | Bangalore/Bengaluru |
| Karnataka | Bangalore/Bengaluru |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indore |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Kerala | Korani |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| Punjab | Ludhiana |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai |
| Delhi NCR | Noida |
| Maharasthra | Pune |
| Gujarat | Rajkot |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
AP Test Preparation Tips
The College Board website has Advanced placement practice exams for every subject. It comprises questions in the Free Response format and also has scoring guidelines. Here are a few tips that candidates can follow to achieve higher marks in the Advanced Placement exam paper:
- Practice more to be able to select answers easily.
- The time constraint must be kept in mind.
- Make sure to go through all the questions.
- Write the step used to work out the solution for the methodology
- If confused do not spend extra time on one question, skip to the next.
- Partial answers can be stored in the calculator for further direct calculations without the scope of errors.
- A graphing calculator helps with questions with graph functions, numerical derivatives, and more.
There are numerous advantages of taking the AP exam. It helps in standing out in college and reflects competency in students. AP exam scores can be aced with rigorous practice, taking moc tests, and more. Candidates can additionally use a graphing calculator to answer questions like the computation of definite integrals, solving equations, and more.
AP Exam FAQs
Question: How long does my AP score remain valid?
Answer: Candidate can take AP exam while in classes 9, 10, 11, or 12. The AP score will be valid until the start of college.
Question: Do universities outside the U.S. accept AP scores?
Answer: Well the answer is Yes. AP scores are accepted by over 500 Universities in over 75 countries, including the U.K., Canada, and Australia.
Question: What is AP Classroom?
Answer: AP Classroom is an online resource for students. They can enroll in AP courses regulated and taught by authorized AP teachers. Students taking the AP courses have to access to AP Daily Videos through AP Classroom.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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