AP FA-2 self-assessment timetable released for classes 1 to 10; exams from October 5

The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has released the detailed timetable, exam pattern, syllabus, and TaRL testing integration guidelines for the Formative Assessment-2 (FA-2) / Self-Assessment Model Paper-2 for the academic year 2026-27. These examinations are scheduled to take place from October 5 to October 8, 2026, across all government and private schools in Andhra Pradesh, affecting students from classes 1 to 10.

The announcement, made on September 23, 2026, via Rc.No.3426774/FA-2/SCERT/2026, dated 23-09-2026, follows the examination schedule previously issued in the Academic Calendar for the 2026-27 year. Smt Thameem Ansariya A, I.A.S., Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, confirmed that the assessment structure aims to incorporate various aspects beyond written examinations, including classroom activities, projects, student participation, and written work.

Fa-2 Examination Schedule

The Formative Assessment-2 examinations are set to commence on October 5, 2026, and conclude on October 8, 2026. The schedule is divided into morning and afternoon sessions for both primary and secondary classes, with specific subjects assigned to each slot. The syllabus for these exams will cover portions taught up to September 2026.

Question papers for classes 1 to 5 will be securely stored at the respective school complexes, while those for classes 6 to 10 will be kept at the Mandal Resource Centres (MRCs). Mandal Education Officers (MEOs) 1 and 2, along with School Complex Headmasters, have been designated as custodians of these papers, which will be handed over to schools one hour ahead of the examination.

Assessment Structure and Question Patterns

The FA-2 assessment for each subject carries a total of 35 marks. This total is derived from a 35-mark slip test, complemented by 5 marks each for project work, student response, and notes & writing activities. The question patterns vary across different class groups to suit their learning levels.

For classes 1 and 2, the assessment includes 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) worth 2 marks each, and 5 Free Response (FR) questions worth 3 marks each. Classes 3 to 5 will face 15 MCQs (1 mark each), 2 Very Short Answer Questions (VSAQs) (2 marks each), and 4 Short Answer Questions (SAQs) (4 marks each). Classes 6 to 9 will have 15 MCQs (1 mark each), 2 VSAQs (2 marks each), 2 SAQs (4 marks each), and 1 Essay question (8 marks). For Class 10, each subject is also assessed for a total of 35 marks, with a detailed subject-wise weightage provided by the authorities.

Integration of Tarl Baseline Assessment

The Formative Assessment-2 for classes 3, 4, and 5 will incorporate the TaRL (Teaching at the Right Level) baseline assessment for Telugu, English, and Mathematics. This assessment will be conducted using Tool-2, focusing on evaluating students’ foundational learning levels. For TaRL testing, only levels 1-5 should be recorded, and the ‘0’ level should not be considered. The highest level achieved by each child in the TaRL assessment will be recorded.

The TaRL framework categorises student proficiency into distinct levels for each subject. For Telugu, these range from Beginner Level to Story Level. In English, levels span from Beginner (cannot identify letters or words) to Story Level (able to read and understand story text fluently). For Mathematics, the levels progress from Addition to Word Problem, with ‘No Operations’ designated as level 0, which is not to be recorded in this assessment.

Further reading

• AP FA-2 exams timetable 2026-27 out: classes 1 to 12 tests from October 5 to 8
• AP FA2 time table 2026-27 out: exams for classes 1-12 from October 5-8
• RBSE Class 9 to 12 half-yearly exam timetable 2026 out: exams from October 15 to 29
• Tamil Nadu quarterly exam timetable 2026-27 released for classes 1-12

Written by Nishit Kumar

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