ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS

AP Exam Schedule

The 2026 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks in May:

• May 4–8
• May 11–15

Early testing or testing at times other than those published by College Board is not permitted under any circumstances. Late-testing dates are available if students cannot test during the first two weeks of May.

AP Exam Schedule: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-dates

Late Testing: If you’re unable to take your AP Exam on the scheduled date due to unforeseen circumstances, or if you have two exams that fall at the same time, our center provides the option of late testing. These exams are administered in line with the official late-testing dates and times published by AP. Below are the late-testing subjects available at our center:

Registration Timeline

AP Exam Fees

Word of Caution

****If you register online with the college board but do not pay the test centre, you will not be able to take the test.
If you pay the test centre but do not complete online registration on college board account, you will not be able to take the test.

AP Exam Eligibility

Students in any of the categories below are eligible to take AP Exams at the secondary school where they're enrolled or at other AP-authorized schools or test centers:

• Students actively enrolled in secondary school.
• Secondary school-level students who are homeschooled, participate in independent study, or attend a virtual school.
• Actively enrolled students who may be prepared to take an AP Exam prior to the ninth grade.
• Recent secondary school graduates who need a specific AP Exam for university admission.

Testing Policies

• You can take any or all of the 4 physics exams in the same year.
• You cannot retake an exam in the same year, although you may retake it in a subsequent year.
• You cannot take both Calculus AB and Calculus BC in the same year.
• You cannot take 2 exams scheduled at the same date and time. Decide which exam you wish to take first and then take the other exam during the next testing window.

ID Policy for Test Centers in India

Please plan any ID processing and applications in advance. Ensure you have an acceptable ID to bring to the test site on exam day or you will not be able to test.

• AP-authorized test centers in India will only accept original, valid passport as ID for entry to the AP Exam administration.
• The ID must bear a recent, recognisable photograph that clearly matches the student's appearance on test day and the photo submitted at registration.
• If an original, valid passport is not available, then students must have the Aadhaar in either original Letter format or the PVC version with hologram only (both received from UIDAI). No other Aadhaar versions will be accepted.
• A sample of the letter version is shown on the left; it's the entire piece of paper and not just the card portion at the bottom. The PVC card sample is on the right.
• No Digital copies or paper copies of ID Proof will be accepted.

Students must have a College Board account to register and take digital exams. Link to My AP account: https://myap.collegeboard.org/login (Create an account only if you do not already have one you use for SAT, PSAT, AP.)

Important: Each year, students face issues on exam day because they did not use their legal name on their College Board account and AP Profile. To avoid such problems, always create and update your College Board account using your legal first name (given name) and legal last name (family, surname) as it appears on the passport or ID you will bring to the test center.

AP Exams Calculator Policy

(url: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines/calculator-policies) : Get details on what types and brands of calculators you can and can’t use, which AP Exams you can use calculators on, and essential tips.

Digital AP Exam Policies

• The student must bring their OWN APPROVED TESTING DEVICE to the test centre on exam day, or else will not be able to test. Device requirements https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/students/approved-devices.
• To learn more about testing on Bluebook and their digital testing requirements, click here.
• Download Bluebook on the approved testing device prior to exam day.
• Practice exams in Bluebook are available.

Refund Policy

Please refer to the cancellation policy given below for the amounts on the refund that you will receive. Rescheduling is not permitted.

• However, if a candidate wishes to cancel their exam appointment, the last day to cancel is 31st October 2025 (for the Test Registration Period 1) and 19th February 2026 (for the Test Registration Period 2).
• 50% of the amount will be refunded if informed by 31st October 2025 (for the Test Registration Period 1) and 19th February 2026 (for the Test Registration Period 2).

Student Acknowledgements

I acknowledge that in order to take AP Exams, I meet at least one of the eligibility categories below:

• tudents who are actively enrolled in secondary school.
• Secondary school-level students who are homeschooled, participate in independent study, or attend a virtual school.
• Actively enrolled students who may be prepared to take an AP Exam prior to the ninth grade.
• Recent secondary school graduates who need a specific AP Exam for university admission.
• I acknowledge that I meet the student eligibility criteria and have a legitimate need for AP testing.

I acknowledge that I will need to pay the test center directly AND register online with the College Board by the stated test center deadlines to complete my AP Exam registration and receive an Admission Ticket from the test center, or I will not be able to test.

I acknowledge that I have read and agree to test center policies above, with respect to Id Policy, Payment deadline, payment instructions, refunds and cancellations, digital testing policies.

Other Important Points

• Kindly share the payment ID along with the screenshot of the receipt on mail to careercounsellor@scis.co.in once the payment is made
• No refund is entertained without the receipt.
• No refund for the absentees / no show up students on the test date

****For refund, we need a cancelled cheque which needs to be emailed to careercounsellor@scis.co.in as the proof of the account where refund to be done alongside filling up the below form.

https://forms.gle/KxjdPQCZmVRFcv2K7

AP Registration Process

• Create an account on the College Board’s website.
• Students must complete their AP Exam registration by using the preferred Test Center’s join code for each subject, following the steps outlined in the AP Exam registration instructions within the specified deadlines and paying the exam fee to the AP test centre (Check registration Policy above for join codes). Please note that deadline extensions will not be granted.
• Refer to our SCIS AP Exam Registration Policy 2026: Click here for detailed instructions.
• Ensure timely registration and payment to avoid last-minute hassles.
• ****If you register online with the college board but do not pay the test center, you will not be able to take the test. If you pay the test center but do not complete online registration on college board account, you will not be able to take the test.

Test Center: South City International School
Center Address: 375, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, South City Complex, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068
AP Coordinator: Ms. Tiyasa Daw
AP Coordinator's Email Address: careercounsellor@scis.co.in
Contact Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Monday – Friday)

Registration Timeline

AP Exam Fees

Refund Policy

Please refer to the cancellation policy given below for the amounts on the refund that you will receive. Rescheduling is not permitted.

• However, if a candidate wishes to cancel their exam appointment, the last day to cancel is 31st October 2025 (for the Test Registration Period 1) and 19th February 2026 (for the Test Registration Period 2).
• 50% of the amount will be refunded if informed by 31st October 2025 (for the Test Registration Period 1) and 19th February 2026 (for the Test Registration Period 2).

Authorized AP Test Center – AP Exams 2026

South City International School, Kolkata is an officially authorized AP Test Center, accredited by the Advanced Placement Program to administer the 2026 AP Examinations. These globally recognized exams are conducted annually in May and require prior registration.

As an authorized AP Exam center in India, the school facilitates a streamlined registration and examination process for students aspiring to earn college-level credits through the AP Program. Students are required to follow the specific registration guidelines, deadlines, and payment procedures provided by their selected test center.

By choosing a certified AP Test Center like South City International School, students gain access to a structured, reliable, and globally aligned examination environment that supports their academic advancement and international university aspirations.