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You can take admission in NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) online from anywhere in India. You do not need to visit a school for regular admission. You can apply directly through the official NIOS website.

NIOS offers admission for:

Secondary Course (Class 10): For students seeking a Class 10 certificate.
Senior Secondary Course (Class 12): For students seeking a Class 12 certificate.
On-Demand Examination (ODE): For eligible learners who want to appear for examinations as per NIOS rules.

1. Step-by-step NIOS admission process

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Step 1: Visit the official website

Go to NIOS Student Information System.

Step 2: Select admission

Choose Secondary (10th) or Senior Secondary (12th) admission.

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Step 3: Fill out the application

Enter your name, date of birth, address, previous educational details and other required information.

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Step 4: Upload documents

Upload the required photographs, identity proof, address proof and educational certificates.

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Step 5: Pay the admission fee

Pay the applicable admission fee online and submit your application.

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Step 6: Check admission status

Save your reference number and check your admission status through the NIOS portal.

2. Eligibility criteria

Course	Minimum eligibility
Class 10	14 years of age and Class 8 pass or eligible self-certificate
Class 12	Class 10 pass from a recognised board

For Senior Secondary admission, you must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board.

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3. Documents required

Keep these documents ready:

Aadhaar card or other accepted identity proof.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Signature.
Date of birth proof.
Address/residential proof.
Class 8 certificate or relevant eligibility proof for Class 10.
Class 10 marksheet and certificate for Class 12.
Category or disability certificate, if applicable for a fee concession.

4. NIOS admission fees

The published Stream 1 fee structure lists the following standard fees for five subjects:

Course	Male	Female	Eligible concession category
Class 10	Rs 2,340	Rs 2,890	Rs 1,560
Class 12	Rs 2,600	Rs 2,150	Rs 1,690

An additional Rs 70 online application fee is listed. Practical, additional-subject and other applicable charges may vary.

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5. Important admission links

Important for 2026–27: NIOS extended Stream 1 Block 1 admission up to 30 September 2026. The next regular admission cycle is Stream 1 Block 2. Check the live portal for its registration status and applicable dates before paying.

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