AP Inter 2nd Year Botany Exam 2026 LIVE: Key Questions, Quick Revision Notes & Smart Last-Minute Tips

The BIEAP, Andhra Pradesh, has released the date of the examination of the AP Inter 2nd Year Botany Exam 2026 on February 28, 2026. There are just a few hours left before the examination, although the candidate should now focus on quick revision before the examination by mainly focusing on the high-weightage topics and practicing questions. 

AP Inter 2nd Year Botany Exam 2026: Quick Overview

Question Pattern

• Section A (VSAQs): 10 Questions × 2 Marks
• Section B (SAQs): 6 out of 8 × 4 Marks
• Section C (LAQs): 2 out of 3 × 8 Marks
• Total Questions: 21

Most Important Questions (Expected)

Very Short Answer (2 Marks)

• Define double fertilisation.
• What is gene flow?
• Mention types of ecological pyramids.
• Define totipotency.
• What is micropropagation?

Short Answer (4 Marks)

• Explain structure of anatropous ovule with diagram.
• Describe Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
• Write a short note on plant tissue culture.
• Explain nitrogen cycle with neat sketch.
• Differences between monocots and dicots (anatomy basis).

Long Answer (8 Marks)

• Describe mechanism of DNA replication in detail.
• Explain photosynthesis (Light reaction + Calvin cycle).
• Ecological succession – process and types.
• Mendel’s Laws with monohybrid cross diagram.

Quick Revision Short Notes

Double Fertilisation

Unique to angiosperms, one male gamete fuses with egg (zygote), other with polar nuclei (endosperm).

Hardy-Weinberg Principle

States that allele frequency in a population remains constant if no mutation, migration, selection, or genetic drift occurs.

Plant Tissue Culture

In vitro growth of plant cells on nutrient medium under sterile conditions; based on totipotency.

Ecological Succession

Gradual change in species composition over time, primary and secondary types.

Revised Pattern for 2026

The AP Intermediate exams have seen major reforms this year:

• First-year answer booklets increased to 32 pages (Second-year remains 24 pages).
• Mathematics 1A & 1B merged into one paper.
• Botany and Zoology merged into a single Biology framework academically.
• Introduction of 1-mark objective questions in core science subjects.
• Syllabus aligned with NCERT for better preparation for competitive exams like NEET and JEE.
• Revised passing and assessment criteria with continued focus on practical exams.

These updates aim to make evaluation more objective and competitive-exam oriented.

Expert Last-Minute Tips

Revise diagrams — ovule, heart of dicot stem, DNA replication, photosynthesis cycle.
Write keyword-focused answers — examiners award marks for terminology.
Attempt Section A carefully — it’s scoring and time-saving.
Draw neat labelled diagrams in long answers.
Manage time — 1 hour per section is a smart strategy.
Stay calm — no negative marking means attempt wisely but confidently.

All the students are advised not to miss to carry the admit card of the AP Inter 2nd Year Botany Exam as without the admit card, the entry at exam centre will be restricted.