NIOS 12th (Secondary) Exam Date and Schedule

Admission

NIOS, a government of India initiative, offers a flexible and learner-centric open schooling. NIOS certificates are equivalent to CBSE, CISCE (ICSE) & State Boards and are aligned with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) by NCERT.

Eligibility

Passed Class X from NIOS/CBSE/ICSE/State Board/any other recognized board
Minimum age: 15 years
No upper age limit

Medium of Instruction

Mode of Study

NIOS follows an Open & Distance Learning (ODL) model, which includes:

Printed Self Learning Material (SLM)
Academic support via NIOS Study Centres (AIs)
Study material delivered by post to the registered address of learner.

Admission Cycles

Block I: March - April
Block II: September - October

(Late admissions are permitted with applicable late fees, as per NIOS norms.)

How to Apply

Admissions to NIOS are 100% online.

Apply through any of the following modes:

Directly via the NIOS Admission Portal: https://sdmis.nios.ac.in
By visiting a nearby:
- NIOS Study Centre (Accredited Institution – AI)
- Facilitation Centre
- Common Service Centre (CSC)

Documents Required

Class 10 marksheet/certificate
Date of Birth proof
Valid ID proof
Photograph & signature
Address proof
Category certificate (if applicable)

Subject Selection

Choose a minimum of 5 subjects (including at least one language) as per the NIOS Scheme of Studies.
Choose the subjects in line with college/university eligibility requirements for their intended career courses.
Learners seeking greater flexibility may choose up to 7 subjects in total, including up to 2 additional subjects, as per NIOS norms.