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    APOSS Inter Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Blueprint & Exam Guidelines

    APOSS Inter Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Blueprint & Exam Guidelines

    Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 16 Dec 2025, 01:07 PM IST

    The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) publishes the APOSS Inter exam pattern. The AP Open Board Intermediate exams will be held from March 2 to 13, 2026. Students are advised to read the APOSS syllabus and exam pattern so they can understand the marking scheme and the type of questions that will be asked in the examination and prepare accordingly. It also helps them score high marks in the APOSS Inter result 2026. Below, we have provided the APOSS Inter exam pattern using the APOSS June/July model paper as a reference.

    APOSS Inter Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Blueprint & Exam Guidelines
    APOSS Inter Exam Pattern 2026

    APOSS Intermediate Exam Pattern 2026

    The students need to go through the APOSS Inter exam pattern 2026 before appearing in the examination. The exam pattern is generally the structure of the examination. Here, we have shared the subject-wise exam pattern for the students.

    APOSS Intermediate English Exam Pattern

    The APOSS inter-English question paper will include passage reading, story writing, letter writing, email writing etc. The question paper will be divided into four sections.

    • Section 1: Prose and Poetry

    • Section 2: Study Skills

    • Section 3: Grammar

    • Section 4: Communicative Skills

    There will be 1 mark, 2 marks, 3 marks, 4 marks and 5 marks questions. Students will get 3 hours to solve the paper. They must read the question paper carefully and answer all the compulsory questions.

    Sections

    Marks

    Section 1

    25 marks

    Section 2

    20 marks

    Section 3

    35 marks

    Section 4

    20 marks

    Total

    100 marks

    APOSS Intermediate Maths Exam Pattern

    The APOSS Inter Maths exam pattern is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B. However, Part A will be further divided into four sections while Part B will consist of optional questions. Check out the table below to learn about the marking scheme:

    Particulars

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Part A: Section 1

    13 questions of 1 mark each

    13 marks

    Part A: Section 2

    10 questions of 2 marks each

    20 marks

    Part A: Section 3

    4 questions of 5 marks each

    20 marks

    Part A: Section 4

    4 questions of 8 marks each

    32 marks

    Part B:

    Optional 1 (Vectors and 3D Geometry)

    Or

    Optional 2

    -

    15 marks

    Total


    100 marks

    APOSS Inter Physics Exam Pattern

    The Physics theory paper will carry 80 marks and it will be divided into three sections.

    • There will be 2 marks, 5 marks and 8 marks questions.

    • Students will get internal choice questions.

    Sections

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Section A

    13 questions of 2 marks each

    26 marks

    Section B

    6 questions of 5 marks each

    30 marks

    Section C

    3 questions of 8 marks each

    24 marks

    Total


    80 marks

    APOSS Inter Chemistry Exam Pattern

    The Chemistry APOSS inter-exam pattern will consist of 3 sections.

    • Students will be required to answer all the questions in Section A.

    • Sections B and C will consist of internal choice questions.

    Sections

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Section A

    13 questions of 2 marks each

    26 marks

    Section B

    6 questions of 5 marks each

    30 marks

    Section C

    3 questions of 8 marks each

    24 marks

    Total


    80 marks

    APOSS Intermediate Biology Exam Pattern

    As per the APOSS Inter June/July model paper, the Biology theory paper will carry 80 marks, while the remaining 20 marks will be carried by the practicals. In the case of diagrams, students must draw diagrams with labelling.

    Sections

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Section A

    16 questions of 2 marks each

    32 marks

    Section B

    6 questions of 4 marks each

    24 marks

    Section C

    3 questions of 8 marks each

    24 marks

    Total


    80 marks

    APOSS Inter History Exam Pattern

    The APOSS Intermediate History paper will carry 100 marks in total. Students will get internal choice questions and a mandatory map-based question. They must attach the map to their answer sheet and submit it to the examiner.

    Parts

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Part A

    5 questions of 8 marks each

    40 marks

    Part B

    9 questions of 4 marks each

    36 marks

    Part C

    8 questions of 2 marks each

    16 marks

    Part D

    8 questions of 1 mark each

    8 marks

    Total


    100 marks

    APOSS Intermediate Political Science Exam Pattern

    The APOSS Inter Political Science paper will be divided into four sections, and each section will carry different marks.

    • Section A will carry 8-mark questions

    • Section B will carry 4-mark questions

    • Section C will carry 2-mark questions

    • Section D will consist of 1 mark questions

    Check out the table below for the detailed APOSS Intermediate Political Science exam pattern.

    Parts

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Part A

    5 questions of 8 marks each

    40 marks

    Part B

    9 questions of 4 marks each

    36 marks

    Part C

    8 questions of 2 marks each

    16 marks

    Part D

    8 questions of 1 mark each

    8 marks

    Total


    100 marks

    APOSS Inter Economics Exam Pattern

    The APOSS intermediate Economics paper will consist of 2 parts, A and B. Students will be required to answer all the questions from Part A, while Part B questions will be from the optional module.

    • Part A will consist of four sections.

    • Part B will be divided into two groups, A and B. Students can choose to attempt either one.

    Particulars

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Part A: Section 1

    6 questions of 1 mark each

    6 marks

    Part A: Section 2

    5 questions of 2 marks each

    10 marks

    Part A: Section 3

    8 questions of 4 marks each

    32 marks

    Part A: Section 4

    4 questions of 8 marks each

    32 marks

    Part B: Optional (Group A or Group B)


    20 marks

    Total


    100 marks

    APOSS Intermediate Commerce/Business Studies Exam Pattern

    The APOSS Inter-Commerce/Business Studies paper will be divided into four sections. In each section, there will be two more optional sections. Students can answer either option 1 or option 2 from each section.

    Sections

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Section A

    5 questions of 8 marks each

    40 marks

    Section B

    9 questions of 4 marks each

    36 marks

    Section C

    8 questions of 2 marks each

    16 marks

    Section D

    8 questions of 1 mark each

    8 marks

    Total


    100 marks

    APOSS Inter Accountancy Exam Pattern

    The APOSS Inter Accountancy paper will be conducted for 3 hours, and it will consist of 100 marks. The question paper will be divided into four sections. While answering the questions, students must ensure not to exceed the line limit:

    • Section A (limit: 40 lines each)

    • Section B (limit: 10 lines each)

    • Section C (limit: 5 lines each)

    • Section D (limit: 2 lines each)

    Sections

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Section A

    4 questions of 10 marks each

    40 marks

    Section B

    6 questions of 6 marks each

    36 marks

    Section C

    8 questions of 2 marks each

    16 marks

    Section D

    8 questions of 1 mark each

    8 marks

    Total


    100 marks

    Also, check

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the total marks for the APOSS inter exams?
    A:

    The APOSS inter exams will be conducted for a total of 100 marks, except for physics, chemistry and biology, where the theory paper is for 80 marks and 20 marks will be allotted for practicals. 

    Q: What is the duration of APOSS inter exams?
    A:

    The APOSS Intermediate exams are conducted for 3 hours.

    Q: Where can I find the APOSS inter exam pattern?
    A:

    Students can find the APOSS inter exam pattern pdf online on the official website of APOSS, apopenschool.ap.gov.in.

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