Admission guide

Apply once. Apply with the right facts.

Start with your previous qualification and exam goal—not with a form. The wrong stream, subject or document can block admission even after payment.

Fresh admission year guides

CLASS 10 & 122026

DOB cutoff and eligibility

Open →CLASS 10 & 122027

DOB cutoff and eligibility

Open →CLASS 10 & 122028

DOB cutoff and eligibility

Open →CLASS 10 & 122029

DOB cutoff and eligibility

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Start with eligibility

Secondary (Class 10)

Fresh learners generally need the prescribed minimum age and acceptable prior education/date-of-birth evidence. The exact document route depends on the case.

Senior Secondary (Class 12)

A recognised Secondary/Class 10 pass is required. College or entrance-exam goals may add subject and timing constraints outside NIOS.

Important

Never assume that eligibility for NIOS automatically satisfies a university, entrance examination or employer requirement. Verify both.

Document readiness checklist

✓Recent photograph and signature
✓Valid identity and date-of-birth proof
✓Current address proof
✓Previous marksheet/certificate required for the chosen course
✓Category/disability/ex-serviceman proof when claiming an exemption
✓Parent-board marksheet and roll details for TOC or failed-board routes

Names, dates of birth, parents’ names and addresses should agree across documents. Do not silently “correct” one value during form filling.

Safe application workflow

1
Choose the route
Confirm course, stream, block/session and first eligible examination.
2
Review subjects and TOC
Check language, practical and certification requirements.
3
Audit documents
Stop and resolve discrepancies before registration.
4
Use the official portal
Enter OTP/password yourself and review every field before payment.

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