The Advanced Placement (AP) Exams offer a valuable opportunity for students to challenge themselves academically and earn college credits while still in high school. If you’re preparing to take the AP Exams in 2025, there are important updates and details to keep in mind. From the introduction of digital exams to registration deadlines, this guide will help you navigate the process with ease.
Schedule
AP Exams are held annually in May. For 2025, regular testing will take place from May 5–9 and May 12–16, with late testing available from May 19–23 for those unable to take the exams during the standard window. It’s important to note that early or alternative testing dates are not permitted. If your school doesn’t offer a specific AP exam, you can register at an authorized AP test center in India.
| CITY | STATE | CENTER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
New Delhi |
Delhi NCR | |
Greater Noida |
Delhi NCR | |
Noida |
Delhi NCR | |
Gurgaon |
Delhi NCR | |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra | |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra | |
Pune |
Maharashtra | |
Visakhapatnam |
Andhra Pradesh | |
Ahmedabad |
Gujarat | |
Ahmedabad |
Gujarat | |
Rajkot |
Gujarat | |
Amritsar |
Punjab | |
Amritsar |
Punjab | |
Ludhiana |
Punjab | |
Bangalore |
Karnataka | |
Bangalore |
Karnataka | |
Bangalore |
Karnataka | |
Bhubaneshwar |
Odisha | |
Chandigarh |
Chandigarh | |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu | |
Coimbatore |
Tamil Nadu | |
Erode |
Tamil Nadu | |
Ooty |
Tamil Nadu | |
Hyderabad |
Telangana | |
Hyderabad |
Telangana | |
Hyderabad |
Telangana | |
Hyderabad |
Telangana | |
Indore |
Madhya Pradesh | |
Indore |
Madhya Pradesh | |
Jaipur |
Rajasthan | |
Korani |
Kerala | |
Kolkata |
West Bengal |
South City International School(TBA) |
Lucknow |
Uttar Pradesh | |
Dehradun |
Uttarakhand | |
Dehradun |
Uttarakhand |
Digitalisation of AP Exams
Starting in 2025, the College Board will implement digital AP exams for 28 subjects via their Bluebook testing app. Depending on the subject, exams will be fully digital or a mix of digital and paper-based components.
Key details about the digital format:
- Most students will need to bring an approved testing device to the exam center.
- Familiarize yourself with the Bluebook app by downloading it and practicing in advance.
- Confirm specific guidelines for the digital format with your chosen test center.
Registration
Registration for AP Exams opened on September 16, 2024, and was completed through authorized AP test centers. Since these centers operate independently, they have varying procedures, fees, and deadlines. Make sure to check the instructions provided by your test center.The regular registration period ran from September to mid-November 2024. Late registration, available at some centers, typically extended from December to mid-March 2025, though additional fees may apply.
Eligibility
AP Exams are open to several categories of students:
- Students enrolled in secondary schools.
- Homeschooled students or those in virtual or independent study programs.
- Recent secondary school graduates requiring AP exams for university admissions.
In India, students must bring original identification, such as a passport or an accepted version of their Aadhaar card, to the test center.
Keep in Mind
- You can take any or all four Physics exams in the same year.
- You cannot take both Calculus AB and Calculus BC in the same year but may combine Precalculus with a Calculus exam.
- Students are prohibited from taking two exams scheduled at the same time.
- For AP Computer Science Principles, enrollment in the corresponding course and submission of a portfolio are mandatory.
The 2025 AP Exams bring significant changes, including the transition to digital formats. Plan ahead by selecting a test center, registering early, and staying informed about the latest requirements. Don’t forget to prepare for the new digital format and ensure you bring the necessary identification on exam day, for additional details, consult your test center’s website. Gradeperfect offers 1:1 LIVE Classes. BOOK A FREE TRIAL CLASS and get started with your AP 2025 Preparation today
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