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National Institute of Open Schooling Application Process 2027

Class-12-exams Offline March to April 2026
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National Institute of Open Schooling Application Process

NIOS Class 12 Registration 2024 Overview

NIOS Class 12 registration for the October/November session started on June 7, 2024. The registration window is open until July 6, 2024. The application fee is INR 300 per subject.

  • Practical-based subjects require an additional fee of INR 150.
  • A late fee of INR 150 per subject can be paid between June 7 and July 6, 2024.
  • From July 17 to July 26, 2024, the exam fee can be paid with a consolidated late fee of INR 1600 per student.
  • The candidate must be 15 years of age as of January 31, 2024.

Registration can be done through four methods: self registration, study centers, regional centers, and Common Service Centers (CSC). For self registration, candidates must visit sdmis.nios.ac.in and select their state, identity type, identity number, and course.

NIOS Class 12 Highlights 2024

Key details about the NIOS board for Class 12 are listed below.

Particulars Details
Board Name National Institute of Open Schooling
Acronym NIOS
Exam Name NIOS Secondary and Senior Secondary Examination
Inception 1989
Headquarters Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Location A 24/25, Institutional Area, Sector 62, Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh – 201309
Website nios.ac.in

NIOS Admission 2024: Stream-Wise Details

NIOS admissions are divided into 4 streams: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each stream serves a different category of learner.

Stream Description
Stream 1 For all learners in secondary and senior secondary courses.
Stream 2 For candidates who appeared for the exam but did not qualify.
Stream 3 Only for class 10. For candidates who passed the secondary exam but want to appear in one subject or up to 4 subjects to improve their score.
Stream 4 Only for class 12. For candidates who passed the senior secondary exam but want to appear in one subject or up to 4 subjects to improve their score.

NIOS conducts class 10 and 12 admissions twice a year (Block 1 and Block 2 exams) for each stream.

NIOS Class 12 Registration 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following conditions to register for the NIOS Class 12 exams in 2024.

  • The candidate must be 15 years old as of January 31, 2024.

NIOS Class 12 Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must be 15 years of age as of January 31, 2024. The candidate must have passed the secondary board exams from any recognized board.

Candidates who have passed senior secondary exams but want to improve their scores can also take admission to NIOS class 12.

NIOS 12th Registration Fee 2024

The exam fee for the NIOS 12th theory paper is Rs 300 per subject. The additional fee for practicals in subjects having both theory and practicals is Rs 150.

The schedule for registration for NIOS October 2024 exams is given below.

NIOS October-November 2024 exam Dates
For learners enrolled in stream-1, Block-II for October 2024 and unsuccessful eligible learners of previous examinations June 7 to July 6, 2024 (without late fee)
For students who registered for October-November 2024 exam June 7 to July 6, 2024 (without late fee)
For all eligible students with a late fee of INR 150 per subject June 7 to July 16, 2024 (with late fee)
For all eligible students with a consolidated late fee of INR 1600 per learner July 17 to July 26, 2024

NIOS 12th Registration Procedure 2024

The detailed step-by-step procedure for NIOS class 12 admission is provided below.

Step 1: Visit the official admission portal – sdmis.nios.ac.in. The page for Stream 1 Block I admission will open up.

Step 2: Click on ‘Click here to Register’ button. The application form page will open up.

Step 3: Fill the details asked on the screen and click submit.

Step 4: On the next page, complete your basic details and click ‘Generate OTP’.

Step 5: On successful verification, proceed further and add other optional details, subjects and upload the required documents.

Step 6: In the review step, you can recheck all the details entered to avoid any mistakes.

Step 7: Make the online fee payment and take a print out of the fee receipt.

NIOS Class 12 Registration Fee Details 2023-24

The details of the applicable fees to be paid for registering in NIOS class 12 are given below in the table.

Criteria General Category (Male) General Category (Female) Other Category*
For 5 Subjects Rs. 2000/- Rs. 1650/- Rs. 1300/-
For each Additional Subject Rs. 720/- Rs. 720/- Rs. 720/-

*Other Category includes SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Fee Details for Dual Enrolment/Part Admission/TOC (Stream I)

Category Fees
Registration Fee (per subject) Rs. 300/-

Fee for Streams 2, 3 and 4, TOC & Change of Subject/Additional Subject

Particulars Fees
Registration Fee for Stream 2, 3 and 4 (for all categories) Rs. 480/- per subject
Transfer of Credit (TOC) Fee (for all streams) Rs. 180/- per subject
Fees for Change of Subject/Additional Subject Rs. 720/- (per subject)

Documents Required for NIOS 12th Admission 2024

Candidates have to upload the scanned copy/soft copy (jpg, jpeg files) of the documents mentioned below during registration.

Documents Required for NIOS 12th Registration

Applicants must keep the following documents ready before starting the NIOS 12th registration process.

  • Recent passport size coloured photograph
  • Signature (preferably in Black Ink)
  • Valid identity proof (like Aadhaar Card or Passport or Ration card etc.)
  • Valid proof of Date of Birth
  • A valid proof of residence
  • Class 10th mark sheet
  • Social Category/Caste Certificate (if any)
  • Disability certificate (if any)

Steps after Registration

Candidates need to follow the below instructions after NIOS 12th registration.

  • After confirmation for the NIOS 12th admission, the authority will send an enrollment number on the registered mobile number and Email ID.
  • Then candidates can download their ID card from the NIOS student portal.
  • After confirmation of the admission, Students will have to pay NIOS exam fees.

Advantages of NIOS Admission 2024

NIOS admission offers several benefits to students based on their individual needs.

  1. Flexible Schedule: Students involved in sports can benefit from NIOS admission as it allows them more time to practice and excel in their chosen sport.
  2. Financial Support: Students from families with financial constraints can work and earn money while pursuing their education through NIOS, helping them sustain their family.
  3. Work Opportunities: NIOS admission offers flexibility for students to work in factories or mines or engage in other employment while continuing their studies.
  4. Competitive Exam Preparation: Students aspiring to appear for competitive exams like JEE, DU, NEET, etc., can take NIOS admission, allowing them to focus on their exam preparation and achieve better results.

Frequently Asked Questions

After how much time will I get a confirmation about NIOS admission 2024?

Confirmation of admission will be available within 2 months. Sometimes, NIOS can take more days for confirming the admission because of the forthcoming examinations or any other reason.

What is the admission period for NIOS admission 2024?

The admission period for NIOS admission 2024 is 5 years.

I failed 2 subjects in the board exam but qualified for the remaining subjects. Can I apply for NIOS admission in 2024?

Yes, you can apply for NIOS admission 2024. If you failed in one or two subjects, you can appear for 3 subject exams, and the rest of the 2 qualified subject marks will be transferred to NIOS board mark sheet.

How can I change my stream in NIOS?

In order to change the stream the candidate will be required to submit an application on a plain paper to the concerned regional center along with a fee of INR 720.

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