Advanced Placement Test Dates

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for several academic streams, including English, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, and more. AP courses help a student earn college credits before starting their college career. An early start to a college career can save time and money and open up several more career and professional opportunities. AP courses give many a window into college courses and curriculum, which can be a guide as they plan for their future.

Depending on the field the candidate wants to study, students can take multiple AP courses along with their high school education. These college-level examinations will increase the chances of university acceptance since they will prove that candidates can tackle college-level education and high school life.

AP Test Dates 2025

The AP examinations are held every year, usually in May, before the next academic year begins. Depending on the subject, the exams are held either in a morning slot, which is 8 a.m., or an afternoon slot, which is 12:00 noon. In 2025, the first round of exams will be held between May 5th to 9th. The second round of exams is between May 12th and May 16th. The schedule for 2025 for the first week of examination is as follows-

Week 1

Date & Day	8:00 AM	12 Noon
May 5, Monday	Biology Latin	European History Microeconomics
May 6, Tuesday	Human Geography Chemistry	United States Government and Politics
May 7, Wednesday	English Literature and Composition	Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A
May 8, Thursday	African American Studies Statistics	Japanese Language and Culture World History: Modern
May 9, Friday	Italian Language and Culture US History	Macroeconomics Chinese Language and Culture

The schedule for the second week of the examination is as follows-

Week 2

Date & Day	8:00 AM	12 Noon
May 12, Monday	Calculus AB Calculus BC	Music Theory Seminar
May 13, Tuesday	French Language and Culture Precalculus	Environmental Science Physics 2: Algebra-Based
May 14, Wednesday	English Language and Composition German Language and Culture	Physics C: Mechanics
May 15, Thursday	Spanish Language and Culture Art History	Computer Science Principles Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
May 16, Friday	Spanish Literature and Culture Physics 1: Algebra- Based	Psychology

Certain AP courses require candidates to submit projects and performance tasks. The deadline for submission is:

• AP Seminar & AP Research Students must submit their performance tasks by April 30, 2025 - 11:59 PM (ET).
• AP Computer Science Principles must submit their 'Create Performance' tasks by April 30, 2025 - 11:59 PM (ET).
• AP Art and Design students must submit their three portfolio components in the AP Digital Portfolio by May 9, 2025 - 8:00 PM (ET).

Late-Testing Dates for AP Examinations

Sometimes, candidates who cannot appear for an exam on the scheduled date due to some circumstances can attempt the exam on a different date. To maintain the security of the exams, these late-date examinations will be alternate versions. This is helpful for those who have overlapping AP exams to attend. The late-test dates scheduled for 2025 are as follows-

Date & Day	8:00 AM	12 Noon
May 19, Monday	Comparative Government and Politics European History World History: Modern	English Literature and Composition Human Geography Latin
May 20, Tuesday	Japanese Language and Culture United States Government and Politics	African American Studies United States History
May 21, Wednesday	Computer Science A Microeconomics Statistics	Biology Chemistry French Language and Culture Macroeconomics
May 22, Thursday	Chinese Language and Culture English Language and Composition Music Theory Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Precalculus	Art History & Calculus AB & Calculus BC & Spanish Literature and Culture & Physics C: Mechanics
May 23, Friday	Environmental Science Italian Language and Culture Physics 1: Algebra-Based Seminar Spanish Language and Culture	Computer Science Principles German Language and Culture Physics 2: Algebra-Based Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the test dates released for every year?

The College Board conducts the AP exams, and the dates are released one year in advance to give students ample time to prepare for the exams.

What is the question format for the AP courses examination?

Most AP course exams are in two parts. The first part has multiple-choice questions and the second part is usually short answers, essays, etc.

What is the duration of AP course exams?

Most AP course exams usually are two to three hours long, depending on the course.

Can candidates attempt the AP exams without attending an AP course?

Yes, candidates can prepare for the exams independently and then attempt it. The AP exam is available for all candidates, including home-schooled candidates and those whose schools do not offer AP classes. However it is recommended to attend the course as well if possible.

What is the cost of the AP exam?

The fee for the AP Exam in U.S., Canada, and DoDEA schools is $99. Outside the U.S., the fee is $129. The exam fee for AP Seminar and AP Research Exam is $147.