College Board starts registration for Advanced Placement exam 2025, scraps pen-paper test mode

NEW DELHI: The College Board has started the registration process for Advanced Placement (AP) exams 2025, a gateway for Indian students to secure their spot in admissions globally. The application form will be available on the official website till November 15. The board also informed that the AP exam 2025 will be administered from May 5 to 9 and May 12 to 16.

“The AP program, known for its rigorous curriculum and diverse course offerings, provides a valuable opportunity for students to distinguish themselves in the competitive landscape of university admissions, both domestically and internationally,” the College Board said.

The adoption of AP scores for college credit is gaining traction in India, with Universal AI University, Karjat, Mumbai, recently becoming the first Indian university to accept AP credits officially, it said in a statement.

Starting in May 2025, standard paper testing will be discontinued for 28 AP exams and these exams will move to the Bluebook digital testing application. Of the 28 digital exams in 2025, 16 will be fully digital and 12 will be hybrid digital, it said.

Fully digital subjects

For fully digital subjects, students will have to complete multiple-choice and free-response questions in Bluebook. All responses opted by the students will automatically be submitted at the end of the exam.   

• AP African American Studies (US schools only)  
• AP Art History 
• AP Comparative Government and Politics 
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Computer Science Principles  
• AP English Language and Composition  
• AP English Literature and Composition  
• AP Environmental Science 
• AP European History  
• AP Human Geography 
• AP Latin 
• AP Psychology 
• AP Seminar  
• AP United States Government and Politics 
• AP United States History  
• AP World History: Modern. 

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Hybrid digital subjects

Students will have to write their free-response answers in paper exam booklets that are returned for scoring. These marks are then added with the number of correct responses in digital responses.

• AP Biology  
• AP Calculus AB 
• AP Calculus BC 
• AP Chemistry 
• AP Macroeconomics  
• AP Microeconomics 
• AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based  
• AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based 
• AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 
• AP Physics C: Mechanics 
• AP Precalculus 
• AP Statistics  

AP exam scores are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, and most US and Canadian colleges grant credit and/or advanced placement for scores of 3 and above. These scores are also used for offering admissions globally.

“The composite scores are calculated from both multiple-choice and free-response sections, reflecting consistent achievement year after year. This rigorous assessment process allows students to demonstrate their understanding and mastery of subjects, ensuring they are well-prepared for their academic journeys,” the board added.