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College Board transitions SAT, AP exams to digital format from May

To facilitate a smooth transition, the College Board will offer preparation resources, including test previews, practice exams, and video tutorials.

College Board transition SAT, AP exams to digital format from May

These tools will allow students to familiarize themselves with the Bluebook platform and build confidence before exam day.(Representative Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

The College Board which hosts the SAT exam and AP (Advanced Placement) programmes has announced the transition to digital formats. The shift will start from the May 2025 exams wherein AP English, AP Psychology, and AP Computer Science have been completed and transitioned to digital mode, while 12 exams, such as AP Biology and AP Chemistry, will adopt a hybrid approach, combining digital multiple-choice questions with traditional paper-based free-response sections.

It will leverage the Bluebook platform, already in use for SAT exams. The digital format will replace the traditional paper exams for the majority of subjects, offering students a flexible, modern testing experience, as mentioned in the press release.

Students will utilize personal or school-provided devices, including Windows and Mac laptops, tablets, or Chromebooks, to take the digital AP Exams. Test centres will provide robust technical support to ensure a seamless testing experience.

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The digital format will be available at 35 AP test centres nationwide, including key locations in Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Chennai, ensuring widespread access.

To facilitate a smooth transition, the College Board will offer preparation resources, including test previews, practice exams, and video tutorials.

These tools will allow students to familiarize themselves with the Bluebook platform and build confidence before exam day, mentioned the release.

Expanding opportunities for students, Manav Rachna University has joined Universal AI University in accepting AP credit scores. This recognition allows students to use their AP Exam results for college credit, providing a pathway to academic advancement.

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Meanwhile, the first round of SAT 2025 has been completed. The second and third rounds will happen on May 3 and June 7. The College Board has also released the SAT exam schedule for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 where the exams will start from August 23 and conclude on June 6, 2026.