Estimate your official admission fee
Includes ₹70 online application cost. This Stream 1 estimate excludes independent service charges and later examination fees. Supporting proof is required for exempt categories.
Verify on the official NIOS fee page ↗Stream 1 base fee for five subjects
| Course | Male, general | Female / third gender | Exempt category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary | ₹2,340 | ₹1,890 | ₹1,560 |
| Senior Secondary | ₹2,600 | ₹2,150 | ₹1,690 |
Additional subject: ₹940 each. TOC: ₹230 per subject. Online application cost: ₹70.
Stream 2, 3 and 4 components
| Stream | Registration | Theory exam | Practical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 2 | ₹620/subject | ₹250/subject | ₹120/practical subject |
| Stream 3 or 4 | ₹620/subject | ₹500/subject | ₹200/practical subject |
NIOS lists a ₹50 online application cost for these streams. Rules and windows can change.
Stream 1 late-fee bands (official SDMIS table, checked 1 Oct 2026)
Official: NIOS Notification 30/2026 dated 15 September 2026 ↗ set 30 September 2026 as the last date for Block I of the 2026-27 session, and that window has now closed. Stream 1 on the SDMIS portal now shows OCT. 2027 — that is Block II, whose normal-fee period runs to 31 January 2027. Always match the amount with your SDMIS payment screen before paying.
Block I (official table, now closed): 16 Mar–31 Jul normal; 1–15 Aug ₹260; 16–31 Aug ₹520; 1–15 Sep ₹910.
Block II (official table, now open):
*The SDMIS table prints this band as “1st January to 15th February”, overlapping its normal-fee period to 31 January; the 2026–27 prospectus lists 1–15 February.
Official SDMIS fee structure ↗Any paid NIOSPATH assistance must be shown separately from official NIOS fees before the learner agrees or pays.