AP SSC Exam 2026 Begins Today; Class 10 Exams Till April 1 as the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) has started the Secondary School Certificate examinations across the state. Thousands of Class 10 students are appearing for the board exams, which began on 16 March 2026 with the first language paper.
The examinations will continue until 1 April 2026 at designated centres. The board is conducting the exams in a single shift each day from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
AP SSC Exam 2026 Timing and Exam Guidelines
BSEAP has scheduled the board examinations in a single daily shift. Students are required to follow the reporting instructions to avoid any inconvenience at the exam centres. The key details for the exam schedule are listed below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Start Date |
16 March 2026 |
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Exam End Date |
1 April 2026 |
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Exam Timing |
9:30 AM to 12:45 PM |
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Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper) |
Students must reach the examination centre at least one hour before the exam so that verification procedures can be completed on time.
AP SSC Hall Ticket 2026 Mandatory for Entry
The AP SSC hall ticket 2026 was released earlier by the board and is available on the official website. Students must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket to the examination centre on every exam day. The hall ticket includes important information such as:
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Exam centre details
- Subject-wise exam schedule
Entry to the examination hall will not be allowed without the hall ticket.
AP SSC Exam 2026: Documents Students Must Carry
Students appearing for the Class 10 board examinations must carry the required documents and stationery items to the exam centre. The essential items are listed below.
- AP SSC Hall Ticket 2026 (printed copy)
- Blue or black ballpoint pens
- Basic stationery required for writing the exam
- Any additional material permitted by the board
Candidates should check their registration number and subject details on the answer booklet before starting the examination.
AP SSC Exam 2026: Items Not Allowed in Examination Hall
The board has also issued strict guidelines regarding items that are not permitted inside the examination hall. The following items are prohibited during the exam.
- Mobile phones
- Smartwatches
- Tablets or smartphones
- Bluetooth devices and headphones
- Calculators
- Log tables
- Any unauthorised written material
Students arriving late at the examination centre may not be permitted to enter once the exam begins. Candidates must remain seated until the end of the examination and submit their answer sheets to the invigilator before leaving the hall. The board has also warned that students found using unfair means during the examination will face strict disciplinary action according to examination rules.