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Stream 1 Block I is in the ₹520 late-fee window
The next listed band is ₹910 from 1–15 September 2026. The online application cost is ₹70.
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Current NIOS updates
Checked 24 August 2026. Always confirm that an update applies to your course, stream and session.
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TMA submission extension reported by NIOS regional pages
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NIOS Regional Centre Pune ↗CHECKED
June ODE results are available for both course levels
Senior Secondary was listed on 5 August and Secondary on 14 August 2026.
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Use the estimator for planning, then verify the amount on the official portal before paying.
STREAM 1 ESTIMATOR
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Estimated NIOS fee₹2,930
Includes ₹70 online application cost. This Stream 1 estimate excludes independent service charges and later examination fees. Supporting proof is required for exempt categories.
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Future-year cutoffs are projected from the standing NIOS age rule and must be rechecked against that year’s prospectus.
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Marks and subjects
Plan the certificate, not just five convenient subjects.
Passing rules, language limits, practical marks, the Senior Secondary two-year gap and future-course requirements all matter.
33% passing rule
Secondary uses an aggregate rule; Senior Secondary practical subjects require 33% separately in theory and practical as well as aggregate.
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We check the NIOS combination and the subjects required for your intended college, entrance exam or employment path.
Plan Class 10 or 12 subjects →Weekly NIOS blog
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Admission dates
NIOS Admission 2026 Last Date: Block I and Block II Timeline
NIOS admission 2026 dates, late-fee windows, first-exam timing and the difference between Block I and Block II for Class 10 and 12.
Eligibility
NIOS Age Limit and DOB Cutoff for Class 10 and Class 12
Understand the NIOS Class 10 and Class 12 minimum age rule, Block I and Block II DOB cutoffs and the documents used as date-of-birth proof.
Marks and certification
NIOS Passing Marks: Theory, Practical, TMA and Certification Rules
NIOS passing marks for Secondary and Senior Secondary, including theory, practical, TMA and five-subject certification requirements.
The learner journey
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