AP Inter Betterment &
Improvement Exam 2026

Complete guide to eligibility, fee structure, important dates, exam timings, and how to apply for IPASE May 2026

Official Website: bie.ap.gov.in Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh

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Application deadline: April 27, 2026 Fee payment and applications must be submitted through your junior college by April 27, 2026. Applications are offline — visit your college administrative office before the deadline.

The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) has announced the Improvement / Supplementary Examination (IPASE) May 2026 with a significant change: for the first time, both 1st Year and 2nd Year students can appear for Improvement Exams. Previously, this facility was only available for 1st Year students.

📅 Important dates

Fee payment & application
April 20 – April 27, 2026
Through junior college only

Theory Exams (IPASE)
May 21 – June 4, 2026
Morning & afternoon sessions

Ethics & Human Values exam

June 5, 2026

Special subject

Environmental Education exam

June 6, 2026

Special subject

Practical Exams

June 7 – June 11, 2026

No improvement for practicals

Recounting / Reverification

April 20 – April 27, 2026

Same window as application

🕐 Exam timings

Morning session

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Afternoon session

2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (3 hours)

✅ Eligibility

Both passed and failed candidates from IPE March 2026 are eligible to apply. The same Registration Number from IPE March 2026 must be used for the application.

① 1st Year Students

Passed or failed in March IPE 2026
Can appear for improvement in 1st year passed papers
Best marks in each paper will be considered
No improvement for practical exams
No limit on attempts for failed subjects

② 2nd Year Students New

Passed or failed in March IPE 2026
Can appear for improvement in 2nd year passed papers
Best marks in each paper will be considered
No improvement for practical exams
No limit on attempts for failed subjects

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Important rule for failed candidates re-attempting passed papers If a failed candidate opts to re-attempt a paper they had previously passed, they must forego the previous passing marks in that paper. The latest performance will be the valid mark for that subject — even if lower.

💰 Fee structure

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Improvement fee per passed paper	₹160	In addition to exam fee
Exam fee — 1st year or 2nd year only	₹600	One year only
Exam fee — Both 1st and 2nd years	₹1,200	Appearing in both years together

▶ Fee must be paid through your junior college within the April 20–27, 2026 window.

📋 How to apply

The application process is offline for students but submitted online by the college principal. All applications must go through your junior college — individual online applications are not accepted.

Visit your junior collegeGo to the administrative office of your junior college before April 27, 2026.

Collect the application formRequest the Improvement / Supplementary Application Form from the college office.

Fill in subject detailsMention all subjects you are appearing for — failed subjects and/or improvement subjects separately.

Use your IPE March 2026 Registration NumberThe same registration number from IPE March 2026 must be used — do not use any other number.

Pay the fee through collegePay the applicable exam fee (₹600 or ₹1,200) plus ₹160 per improvement paper through the college cashier or designated payment method.

Principal submits onlineYour college principal will submit the application on your behalf through the BIE AP portal. Confirm submission before the deadline.

Official links & resources

bie.ap.gov.in — Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh Official
AP Inter Results portal — BIE AP Results
manabadi.co.in — AP Inter notifications & results Reference
schools9.com — AP Inter exam updates Reference

Disclaimer: This post is published for informational purposes only. All details including dates, fee amounts, eligibility rules, and exam timings are based on information available as of April 2026. Official notifications may be updated or amended by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) at any time. Students are strongly advised to verify all information from the official BIE AP website at bie.ap.gov.in and through their junior college before making any decisions. This blog is not affiliated with BIEAP or the Government of Andhra Pradesh.