APRJC Exam Pattern 2026 

The APRJC 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Residential Junior Colleges Common Entrance Test) exam pattern is structured to assess students seeking admission to prestigious AP residential junior colleges. The APRJC 2026 examination is designed as a standardized, objective-type test, following the SSC (Class 10) syllabus of Andhra Pradesh.

Quick Overview

• The APRJC 2026 will be conducted in an offline, OMR-based format that utilizes multiple-choice questions only.
• The total APRJC 2026 exam duration will be of 2 hours 30 minutes, and the paper carries a maximum of 150 marks.
• All questions will be objective (MCQs), and candidates must mark their responses on a provided OMR sheet using a blue or black ballpoint pen.

Subjects and Marks Distribution

The APRJC 2026 exam pattern varies based on the stream the candidate is applying for. Each stream's question paper is divided into three subjects, with each subject carrying 50 marks (total 150 marks).

• The question papers are available in English and Telugu (and some in Urdu for select groups).
• All questions are based strictly on the Andhra Pradesh SSC syllabus, with General English as a component in all streams.

Additional APRJC 2026 Exam Details

• There is no negative marking scheme, so candidates are not penalized for incorrect answers.
• The entrance test is conducted at designated district headquarters. In cases where the minimum number of candidates is not met in a district, the exam center may be changed to an adjacent district.
• Candidates are advised to carefully follow instructions regarding filling the OMR sheets, as incorrect marking may lead to invalidation of responses.

Evaluation and Tie Resolution

• Selection for admission is strictly merit-based, according to the scored marks.

In the event of a tie in marks among candidates, preference is given according to the following factors listed below:

• Higher marks in subject-specific components (Mathematics for MPC/EET, Biological Science for BPC/CGT, Social Studies for MEC/CEC).
• If needed, subsequent consideration goes to the next subject (Physical Science or Mathematics).
• If still unresolved, advanced age is considered, and finally, preference is given to female candidates if the tie persists.

Preparation Recommendations

• Candidates should regularly solve model papers available on the official website and practice using OMR sheets for efficiency.
• The recommended preparation strategy is to be thorough with the AP State Board Class 10 curriculum in all relevant subjects.

Click Here For APRJC 2026 Syllabus

FAQs

Q1. What is the question format and medium for APRJC 2026?

Ans. The APRJC 2026 consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and is conducted in an offline, OMR-based format. The paper is set in English and Telugu (and Urdu for some groups).

Q2. How are the 150 marks distributed across subjects in APRJC 2026?

Ans. Each group’s paper (MPC/EET, BPC/CGT, MEC/CEC) is divided into three subjects, with each subject allotted 50 marks, making a total of 150 marks for the entire paper.

Q3. Is there any negative marking in the APRJC 2026?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking in APRJC 2026. Candidates are not penalized for incorrect answers.

Q4. On what syllabus is the APRJC 2026 based?

Ans. The APRJC 2026 examination is strictly based on the AP State SSC (Class 10) syllabus. All questions in the APRJC 2026 exam, including General English, are drawn from this curriculum.  

Q5. What happens in the case of a tie in scores among candidates?

Ans. Tie-resolving measures are based on certain factors – subject-specific marks are compared (e.g., MPC candidates ranked higher for better Maths scores), followed by marks in the next relevant subject, followed by the age of the candidate, and finally, if still unresolved, preference is given to female candidates.