The AP SSC Social Studies exam is scheduled for tomorrow, March 30, 2026. Students will have from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM to complete the 100-mark paper. This includes a 15-minute period to read the questions before starting the exam. The exam is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSEAP).
The Social Studies paper covers four main subjects: History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Students will face a variety of question types, from short, one-mark questions to longer, eight-mark questions. There will also be questions that require students to work with maps.
Exam Details
The Board of Secondary Education (BSEAP) has organised the exam with a clear structure for marking and timing.
| Exam Date | March 30, 2026 |
| Exam Start Time | 9:30 AM |
| Exam End Time | 12:45 PM |
| Reading Time | 15 minutes |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Preparation Tips for Last Minute
With the exam happening tomorrow, students should focus on key topics that carry more marks. According to experts, the Indian National Movement, Resources, and the Indian Constitution are areas that often have a high weightage. Practising these topics can help students score better.
Geography map work and case studies in Economics are also seen as good areas to gain marks easily. Students who have used model papers for practice may find these sections simpler.
Exam Structure by Sections
The AP SSC Social Studies exam is divided into four sections, each with a different marking scheme.
| Section | Marks |
| Section I | 12 Marks |
| Section II | 16 Marks |
| Section III | 32 Marks |
| Section IV | 40 Marks |
The exam duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes. This time includes the 15 minutes for reading the question paper.
