The Intermediate exams will begin on March 1, while the SSC examinations are scheduled to be held from March 18, says the Education Minister
The State government has rearranged the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) for March 2024 to prevent any clash with the general elections.
Education Minister Botcha Satyanarayana, in a recent press conference, shared that about 16 lakh students are set to sit for these exams.
Among them, 10 lakh belong to Intermediate (first and final year) and six lakh to SSC categories. The Intermediate exams commence from March 1, while the 10th Board exams are scheduled for March 18.
Board exams were scheduled to be held from March 18.
| Subject | Intermediate-1st Year | Intermediate-2nd Year | SSC |
| Ethics & Human Values | February 2nd, 10 AM – 1 PM | – | – |
| Environmental Education | February 3rd, 10 AM – 1 PM | – | – |
| Samagra Shiksha Vocational Trade (Theory) | February 22nd, 10 AM – 12 PM | – | – |
| Practical Exams | Feb 11th – 20th (General), Feb 5th – 20th (Vocational) | – | – |
| Second Language Paper-1 | March 1st | March 2nd | – |
| English Paper-1 | March 4th | March 5th | – |
| Mathematics Paper-IA, Botany Paper-I, Civics Paper-I | March 6th | Mathematics Paper-IIA, Botany Paper-II, Civics Paper-II | – |
| Mathematics Paper-IB, Zoology Paper-I, History Paper-I | March 9th | Mathematics Paper-IIB, Zoology Paper-II, History Paper-II | – |
| Physics Paper-I, Economics Paper-I | March 12th | Physics Paper-II, Economics Paper-II | – |
| Chemistry Paper-I, Commerce Paper-I, Sociology Paper-I, Fine Arts/Music Paper-I | March 14th | Chemistry Paper-II, Commerce Paper-II, Sociology Paper-II, Fine Arts/Music Paper-II | – |
| Public Administration Paper-I, Logic Paper-I, Bridge Course Mathematics Paper-I (Bi.P.C) | March 16th | Public Administration Paper-II | – |
| Modern Language Paper-I, Geography Paper-I | March 19th | Modern Language Paper-II, Geography Paper-II | – |
| First Language (Group-A) & Paper-I (Composite Course) | – | – | March 18th |
| Second Language | – | – | March 19th |
| English | – | – | March 20th |
| Mathematics | – | – | March 22nd |
| Physical Science | – | – | March 23rd |
| Biological Science | – | – | March 26th |
| Social Studies | – | – | March 27th |
| First Language Paper-II (Composite Course) & OSSC Main Language Paper-I (Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian) | – | – | March 28th |
| OSSC Main Language Paper-II (Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian) & SSC Vocational Course (Theory) | – | – | March 30th |
The Minister said detailed notifications would be available on the respective department websites.
As per Education Minister Botcha Satyanarayana, the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) in Andhra Pradesh will be conducted and concluded by March 31st, 2024, to avoid any potential clash with the general elections.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
- Exam Dates:
- The Intermediate exams will commence on March 1st, 2024.
- The SSC exams will begin on March 18th, 2024.
- Both sets of exams will be concluded by March 31st, 2024.
- Reason for Early Exams: To avoid disruption due to the general elections, which are likely to be held in April or May 2024.
- Number of Students Affected: This early schedule affects approximately 16 lakh students, including 10 lakh Intermediate students and 6 lakh SSC students.
This new schedule deviates from the usual pattern of conducting these exams in April. However, it aims to ensure smooth and timely exam procedures for students without interference from election-related activities.
Additional Information:
- You can find further details about the revised exam schedule on the official website of the Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP): https://bieap.apcfss.in/
- It’s recommended for students and parents to stay updated on any official announcements regarding the schedule or exam pattern through the BIEAP website or credible news sources.
