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Stream 1

NIOS Stream 1 admission for fresh Class 10 and 12 learners.

Stream 1 is the public-examination route for fresh learners and runs through two annual admission blocks.

SOURCE-REVIEWED · 2026–27 ACADEMIC PROSPECTUS

This guide is based on the provided NIOS 2026–27 prospectus and current official NIOS pages checked 25 August 2026.

Who this route is for

Fresh Secondary and Senior Secondary learners applying in Block I or Block II.

Rules to check

  1. 1
    Block I and Block II determine the admission cycle and first public examination.
  2. 2
    The official fee page lists normal and three late-fee bands for each block.
  3. 3
    Age and educational qualification differ between Secondary and Senior Secondary.
  4. 4
    Study material and PCP support are included under the official fee framework described by NIOS.

Do not skip these cautions

Case-specific verification
  • Check whether a late-fee window is actually open on the day you apply.
  • Stream 1 is not interchangeable with Streams 2, 3 or 4.

Official sources

Academic prospectusRead the current official admission document.Official feesCheck the active fee bands and charges.SDMIS admission portalApply and check status on the official system.

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Guidance is ₹6,970. Admission + study support is ₹13,990. Official NIOS fees are separate.

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