The AP Calculus BC exam lasts a total of 3 hours and 15 minutes. It is divided into two main sections: multiple-choice and free-response. Multiple-Choice Section (1 hour 45 minutes total):

• Part A: 30 questions, 60 minutes, calculator not permitted.
• Part B: 15 questions, 45 minutes, graphing calculator required.

Free-Response Section (1 hour 30 minutes total):

• Part A: 2 questions, 30 minutes, graphing calculator required.
• Part B: 4 questions, 60 minutes, calculator not permitted.

There is typically a short break between the two sections. The exam format is hybrid, with multiple-choice and free-response questions accessed digitally, but free-response answers are handwritten in paper booklets