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If you’re an USAn or NRI student preparing for AP Math exams, understanding the exam structure is the first step to building a strong strategy. The AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics exams each have unique formats and timing rules that influence how you prepare and practice.
This guide breaks down each exam’s structure, so you know exactly what to expect on test day.
Summary Table
| Exam | Duration | Sections | Question Types | Scoring |
| AP Calculus AB | 3 hrs 15 min | 2 | Multiple-choice & Free-response | 1–5 |
| AP Calculus BC | 3 hrs 15 min | 2 | Multiple-choice & Free-response | 1–5 |
| AP Statistics | 3 hrs | 2 | Multiple-choice & Free-response | 1–5 |
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| Section | Time | Number of Questions | Type | Calculator Policy | Weightage |
| Section I, Part A | 60 min | 30 | Multiple-choice | No calculator | 33.30% |
| Section I, Part B | 45 min | 15 | Multiple-choice | Calculator allowed | 16.70% |
| Section II, Part A | 30 min | 2 | Free-response | Calculator allowed | 16.70% |
| Section II, Part B | 60 min | 4 | Free-response | No calculator | 33.30% |
The AP Calculus BC exam follows the same structure as AB but covers additional topics (e.g., sequences, series, polar coordinates).
| Section | Time | Number of Questions | Type | Calculator Policy | Weightage |
| Section I, Part A | 60 min | 30 | Multiple-choice | No calculator | 33.30% |
| Section I, Part B | 45 min | 15 | Multiple-choice | Calculator allowed | 16.70% |
| Section II, Part A | 30 min | 2 | Free-response | Calculator allowed | 16.70% |
| Section II, Part B | 60 min | 4 | Free-response | No calculator | 33.30% |
Additional BC-only Topics: Taylor & Maclaurin series, convergence tests, parametric & polar functions.
| Section | Time | Number of Questions | Type | Calculator Policy | Weightage |
| Section I | 90 min | 40 | Multiple-choice | Calculator allowed | 50.00% |
| Section II | 90 min | 6 | Free-response (including 1 investigative task) | Calculator allowed | 50.00% |
Investigative Task: A multi-part problem that requires in-depth statistical reasoning, data analysis, and interpretation.
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Download AP Ebook PDF| Topic / Chapter | Approx. Weightage | Difficulty Level | Suggested Study Hours |
| Limits & Continuity | 8–12% | Moderate | 8–10 hrs |
| Derivatives (Concepts, Rules, Applications) | 30–35% | Hard | 20–25 hrs |
| Applications of Derivatives (Optimization, Related Rates, Motion) | 15–20% | Hard | 15–18 hrs |
| Integrals (Definite, Indefinite, Techniques) | 20–25% | Moderate | 15–20 hrs |
| Applications of Integrals (Area, Volume, Accumulation) | 15–20% | Hard | 18–20 hrs |
| Differential Equations | 5–7% | Moderate | 6–8 hrs |
(Covers everything in AB plus BC-only topics)
| Topic / Chapter | Approx. Weightage | Difficulty Level | Suggested Study Hours |
| All AB Topics | 70–75% | Varies | ~100 hrs |
| Sequences & Series (Convergence tests, Taylor/Maclaurin series) | 15–20% | Hard | 20–25 hrs |
| Polar & Parametric Functions | 8–10% | Moderate | 8–10 hrs |
| Topic / Chapter | Approx. Weightage | Difficulty Level | Suggested Study Hours |
| Exploring Data (Graphs, Numerical Measures) | 20–25% | Easy | 8–10 hrs |
| Sampling & Experimentation | 10–15% | Moderate | 8–10 hrs |
| Probability & Random Variables | 20–25% | Hard | 15–20 hrs |
| Inference for Proportions & Means | 25–30% | Hard | 20–25 hrs |
| Chi-Square Tests & Regression | 10–15% | Moderate | 10–12 hrs |
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