Block I admission 2026
Born on or before
31 July 2012Age 14 as on 31 July 2026.
Born on or before
31 July 2011Age 15 as on 31 July 2026, plus recognised Secondary pass.
Block II admission 2026–2027
Born on or before
31 January 2013Age 14 as on 31 January 2027.
Born on or before
31 January 2012Age 15 as on 31 January 2027, plus recognised Secondary pass.
Official NIOS admission dates 2026–2027
| Block | Without late fee | Late-fee windows | First public exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 1, Block I | 16 March–31 July 2026 | 1–15 August; 16–31 August; 1–15 September 2026 | March–April 2027 |
| Stream 1, Block II | 16 September 2026–31 January 2027 | 1–15 February; 16–28 February; 1–15 March 2027 | September–October 2027 |
For 2026–27, the prospectus lists late fees of ₹260, ₹520 and ₹910 across the three bands.
Official NIOS Academic Prospectus 2026–27 ↗How this forecast was calculated
Four consecutive Indian academic prospectuses were compared. Each used the same Stream 1 cycle: Block I from 16 March to 15 September and Block II from 16 September to 15 March, with the no-late-fee dates ending on 31 July and 31 January. DOB eligibility moved forward by exactly one year while the required ages stayed 14 for Secondary and 15 for Senior Secondary.
NIOS may revise dates, fees, extensions or rules. We replace forecasts with verified facts when the official yearly prospectus or notification is published.
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Regular / fresh
Use Stream 1 when starting a fresh Secondary or Senior Secondary course.
TOC
Transfer eligible passed subjects from a recognised parent board, within current NIOS rules.
Improvement
Use the permitted route to improve performance in subjects already passed or attempted; confirm certificate/marksheet consequences.
What to verify before applying
- 1The official admission window is open for your stream and block.
- 2Your DOB proof and previous marksheet meet the current prospectus.
- 3Your subjects satisfy NIOS certification and your next-course requirements.
- 4You understand official NIOS fees separately from guidance charges.
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Guidance starts at ₹6,970. Official NIOS fees are separate.