Andhra Pradesh Inter exams for 2026 start February 23. The Board of Intermediate Education released hall tickets. Students must download them from the official website. Approximately 10.57 lakh students will take the exams. This includes 5.31 lakh for the 1st year and 5.26 lakh for the 2nd year.
Exam Pattern Changes Introduced
The Board of Intermediate Education has changed the AP Inter exam format. Students will now receive a 32-page answer booklet. This replaces the previous 24-page booklet. No additional sheets will be provided. Students must write all answers in this booklet.
Mathematics 1A and 1B exams are now a single paper. This merges two previous subjects into one examination. The change aims to streamline the assessment process.
Objective-type questions worth one mark are now included. These will appear in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. This addition will test students’ recall and quick problem-solving skills.
Hall Ticket Details
AP Intermediate 1st and 2nd year hall tickets are available online. Students must visit the official board website. They need their login credentials to access and download the tickets.
After downloading, students must get their hall tickets stamped. The school seal and principal’s signature are required. This confirms the ticket’s validity for exam entry.
Exam Schedule Overview
Exam Start Date: February 23, 2026
Approximate Total Candidates: 10.57 Lakh
- 1st Year Candidates: 5.31 Lakh
- 2nd Year Candidates: 5.26 Lakh
Key Changes in Booklet and Subjects
| Category | Previous System | New System (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Answer Booklet Pages | 24 pages | 32 pages |
| Mathematics Papers | 1A and 1B (separate) | Single paper (merged) |
| Objective Questions | No one-mark objective type | Included in select subjects |