AP FA3 Time Table 2026 – The Directorate of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has issued Rc.No.ESE02-11021/99/2025-SCERT dated 19-12-2025, providing instructions and the detailed time table for Formative Assessment-III (FA-III) for the academic year 2025-26. As per the Academic Calendar, FA-III/Self-Assessment Model Paper-III exams will be conducted from 05.01.2026 to 08.01.2026 for classes 1 to 10. This assessment is crucial for evaluating student progress under the Right to Education (RTE) framework, focusing on continuous and comprehensive evaluation.
Teachers and parents should note the session timings: Morning (09:30 AM to 10:45 AM) and Afternoon (01:15 PM to 02:30 PM for primary; additional slots for secondary). Question papers for classes 1-5 are stored at school complexes, while 6-10 at MRCs. Mandal Education Officers (MEOs) and School Complex Headmasters are custodians, ensuring secure distribution one hour before exams. Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs) will monitor for fair conduct in both government and private schools.
For Classes III, IV, and V, Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) assessments are integrated; FA-III Tool-II marks derive from the TaRL midline test, conducted similarly to the FA-II baseline using the same tools.
AP FA3 Time Table 2026 for Primary Classes (1 to 5)
The AP FA3 Time Table 2026 for primary students emphasizes foundational skills in Telugu, English, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and OSSC (for applicable classes). Exams are shorter sessions to reduce stress.
| Date | Morning Session (09:30 AM to 10:45 AM) |
Afternoon Session (01:15 PM to 02:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 05.01.2026 | Telugu (1st Language) | Mathematics |
| 06.01.2026 | English | Environmental Science |
| 07.01.2026 | OSSC | — |
AP FA3 Time Table 2026 for Secondary Classes (6 to 10)
For higher classes, the AP FA3 Time Table 2026 includes multiple sessions daily to cover languages, sciences, and social studies. Classes 6-8 have two morning/afternoon slots, while 9-10 align accordingly.
| Date & Time | Morning Session | Afternoon Session | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (09:30 AM to 10:45 AM) | (11:00 AM to 12:15 PM) | (01:15 PM to 02:30 PM) | (02:45 PM to 04:00 PM) | |
| Classes 6,7 & 8 | Classes 9 & 10 | Classes 6,7 & 8 | Classes 9 & 10 | |
| 05.01.2026 | Telugu | Telugu | Mathematics | Mathematics |
| 06.01.2026 | Hindi | Hindi | General Science / Physical Science |
Physical Science |
| 07.01.2026 | English | English | Social | Social |
| 08.01.2026 | — | — | — | — |
Self-Assessment Model Paper-III Pattern for AP FA3 2026
The exam pattern for AP FA3 Time Table 2026 follows a structured format with MCQs, short answers, and essays, totaling 35 marks per subject. Patterns vary by class group.
Classes 1 & 2
| Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| FR | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 15 | — | 35 |
Classes 3 to 5
| Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| VSAQ | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SAQ | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Total | 21 | — | 35 |
Classes 6 to 9
| Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| VSAQ | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SAQ | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Essay | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 20 | — | 35 |
Class 10 Question Pattern
| Marks | Telugu | Hindi | English | Math | PS | BS | Social |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7×1=7 | 5×1=5 | 11×1=11 | 7×1=7 | 7×1=7 | 5×1=5 | 7×1=7 |
| 2 | 2×2=4 | — | 7×2=14 | 4×2=8 | 4×2=8 | 3×2=6 | 4×2=8 |
| 4 | 4×4=16 | 3×4=12 | — | 3×4=12 | 3×4=12 | 4×4=16 | 3×4=12 |
| 5 | — | (3 out of 5) 2×5=10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | 1×8=8 | 1×8=8 | — | 1×8=8 | 1×8=8 | 1×8=8 | 1×8=8 |
| 10 | — | — | 1×10=10 | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Questions | 14 | 11 (out of 13) | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Total Marks | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
AP FA3 Syllabus 2025-26 (November-December) for Classes 1-10
The AP FA3 Time Table 2026 syllabus covers key topics from the November and December units, aligned with the SCERT curriculum. Below is a comprehensive table for all subjects across classes.
FA3 Syllabus Classes 1-5
| Classes | I | II | III | IV | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telugu | అట్ట, జడ – దండ ఇచ్చు – డిగ్గి, ఎలుకమ్ము ఆమ్ము ఒడి ముసురు – గులెం పద్యరత్నం 1.12 చిల్లుచ్చు వాయిద్యాద్యాద్యం ప్రసాదము అనుబంధంగా వాదన వున్నరంకొని అభాసాలు. | రెమ్ము బుట్టి, అరటికెమ్ము బమ్ము, కయ్యుగురిం ముస్తుజ్జును, పద్యరత్నం 1.12 చిల్లుచ్చు వాయిద్యాద్యాద్యం ప్రసాదము అనుబంధంగా వాదన వున్నరంకొని అభాసాలు. | మేమే మేతపల్లి పద్యరత్నం 1.12 చిల్లుచ్చు వాయిద్యాద్యాద్యం ప్రసాదము అనుబంధంగా వాదన వున్నరంకొని అభాసాలు. | ముగ్గుళో సంభాంతి పద్యరత్నం 1.12 చిల్లుచ్చు వాయిద్యాద్యాద్యం ప్రసాదము అనుబంధంగా వాదన వున్నరంకొని అభాసాలు. | పావు టిప్పు, పద్యరత్నం 1.12 చిల్లుచ్చు వాయిద్యాద్యాద్యం ప్రసాదము అనుబంధంగా వాదన వున్నరంకొని అభాసాలు. |
| English | 5. Healthy Habits 5.1 Fruits 5.2 Vegetables & My Surroundings 5.3 Birds 6.2 Animals Around Us | 5. Our Celebrations 5A. Our Festivals 5B. Ravi’s Birthday 6 Our Community and People 6A. My Grandpa’s House 6B. Our Helpers | 5. The Good Samaritan 6. Do Good And Reap Good | 5. The Magic Fish 6. The Seed of Truth | 5. THE WONDEROUS WOMEN; 6. THE WISE JUDGEMENT. |
| Maths | Numbers from 10 – 99 | How many times Share it | Let’s Share Data Handling, Share Equally | Division, Geometry, Data handling | Geometry, Data handling |
| EVS | — | — | 7. Shelter for All 8. Let’s Travel Together |
Transportation, Professions and services, | 7.Who serves us? 8.Let us see an amazing work |
FA3 Syllabus Classes 6-10
| Classes | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telugu | మునూరం, మెలుకలువు, రధినిధయం | మున్నల్లి పెల్లి అవరి అన్నపూర్వ రోజు, పుమ్ము, ఒద , పాలిపుట్టుల్లర్లో బలక గావదం | మెరిమలువు, రుమారుస్వం నాటమవు | హొచ్చారం, దరిశి రెండుయ్య, తీరు, ఏ రోజువేగినా శూనిక కనమ్ము, ఖర్మర ఇలాగుచురి | యుద్ధ విజేత సూక్షమర ఓ: సంధికరణంద యుద్ధ కాంద |
| Hindi | 5. पौधे बनना 6. खिलने वाला 7. तरकारी देखर | 7. कोयल 8. आओ हिन्दी सीखें 9. साहसी बालक 10. कबीर की वाणी | 7. धरती की शान 8. परिश्रम का फल 9. सरदार (बलमा भाई पटेल) | 7. मेरा जीवन 8. यम प्रत्र 9. समजान बुद्धिमान बालक (उपनायक) | 1.1. जल की जीवन है 12. शुभी के सवाल अंतर्धार के सवाल अनोखा प्रणय (प्रणयाचक) |
| English | 4. AN INDIAN – AMERICAN WOMAN IN SPACE; KALPANA CHAWLA, BEAUTY (POEM); TANSEN (SR) | 5. QUALITY; TREES (POEM); 6. EXPERT DETECTIVES; MYSTERY OF THE TALKING FAN (POEM); 7. THE INVENTION OF VITA-WONK; CHANDINI (SR). | 5. THE SUMMIT WITHIN; THE SCHOOL BOY (POEM); 6. THIS IS JODY’S FAWN; PRINCESS SEPTEMBER (SR). | 6. My Childhood, No Men are Forever (Poem) Weathering the storm in Erasma (SR) Unit 7 – Reach for the Top I. SANTOSH YADAV, II. MARIA SHARAPOVA. On Killing a Tree (Poem) The Last Leaf (SR) | 9. The Proposal, Bholi (SR), The Book That Saved the Earth (SR) |
| Maths | Integers, fractions and decimals | Rational numbers, Perimeter and Area, Algebraic expressions | 1.Algebraic Expressions and identities 2.Subtraction 3.Exponents and Powers | 1.Triangles 2.Quadrilaterals 3.Circles | 1.Circles 2.Areas Related to Circles 3.Surface areas and Volumes |
| General Science | 6. THE LIVING ORGANISMS — CHARACTERISTICS AND HABITATS 7. MOTION AND MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES, 8.LIGHT, SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS |
8. Reproduction in plants, 9. Motion and time, 10.Electric circuits and its effects |
— | — | — |
| P.S. | — | — | 5. Sound; 6.Combustion and flame | 6. Atoms and molecules; 7.Work and energy | Magnetic effects of electric current |
| B.S | — | — | REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE | IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD RESOURCES (12.2 Improvement in crop yields) | OUR ENVIRONMENT |
| Social Studies | Early Civilisations: Emergence of Kingdoms and Republics. Kingdom and Empires | Mughal Empire Bhakti – Sufi Indian Constitution – An Introduction | Industries (Geo) Understand Marginalisation (Polity) When people Revolt 1857 and After(His) Confronting Marginalisation (Polity) | 1.CLIMATE(G) 2.NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILD LIFE(G) 3.NAZISM AND THE RISE OF HTLER(H) 4.FOREST SOCIETY AND COLONIALISM(H) 5.WORKING OF INSTITUTIONS(P) 6.POVERTY(E) | 1.MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES(G) 2.LIFE LINES OF NATIONAL ECONOMY(G) 3.OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY(P) 4.CONSUMER RIGHTS(E) |
Download the official AP FA3 Time Table 2026 proceedings and syllabus from the SCERT AP Official Website (External resource: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Educational Research and Training). For more on the Academic Calendar 2025-26, refer to the AP Academic Calendar Guide.
Download AP FA3 Time Table 2026
Instructions for Smooth Conduct of AP FA3 Exams 2026
- Secure storage: Papers at school complex (1-5) / MRC (6-10).
- Custodians: MEOs 1 & 2, School Complex HMs.
- Distribution: One hour before each session.
- Monitoring: HMs, MEOs, CRPs visit schools; report incidents immediately.
- Focus: Both private & government schools.
- TaRL Integration: Midline test for Classes 3-5 using FA-II tools.
Any deviations will be viewed seriously. Regional Joint Directors and DEOs must ensure compliance.
FAQ for AP FA3 Time Table 2026
- Q: When are the AP FA3 exams scheduled for 2026?
- A: From 05.01.2026 to 08.01.2026, as per the Academic Calendar.
- Q: What is the duration of each session in AP FA3 Time Table 2026?
- A: 75 minutes per session (09:30-10:45 AM morning; 01:15-02:30 PM afternoon).
- Q: How many marks is the FA3 exam out of?
- A: 35 marks per subject, with varied question types.
- Q: Where can I download the AP FA3 syllabus 2025-26?
- A: Enclosed in Rc.No.ESE02-11021/99/2025-SCERT; available on the SCERT portal.
- Q: Is there integration with TaRL in AP FA3 2026?
- A: Yes, for Classes 3-5; marks from midline test.
- Q: Who monitors the FA3 exams?
- A: School Complex HMs, MEOs, and CRPs for fair conduct.
- Q: What subjects are covered in primary FA3?
- A: Telugu, English, Maths, EVS, OSSC.
- Q: For secondary classes, are there separate timings for 6-8 and 9-10?
- A: Yes, dual slots in morning/afternoon for efficiency.
- Q: Where are question papers stored for AP FA3 Time Table 2026?
- A: School complexes for 1-5; MRCs for 6-10.
- Q: What if there’s an untoward incident during exams?
- A: Report immediately to higher officials via HMs/MEOs/CRPs.
