Block 2 (2025-26)<\/td> October\u2013November 2026<\/td> September 16, 2025<\/td> January 31, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCurrently Open:<\/strong> Block 1 admissions for April\u2013May 2027 exams are open right now. Last date is July 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>NIOS Admission 2026 Last Date \u2013 With and Without Late Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Block 1 \u2013 April\/May 2027 Exams (Currently Open)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeriod<\/strong><\/td>Dates<\/strong><\/td>Late Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Normal Admission<\/td> March 16 \u2013 July 31, 2026<\/td> No late fee<\/td><\/tr> Late Admission \u2013 Stage 1<\/td> August 1 \u2013 August 15, 2026<\/td> \u20b9260 extra<\/td><\/tr> Late Admission \u2013 Stage 2<\/td> August 16 \u2013 August 31, 2026<\/td> \u20b9520 extra<\/td><\/tr> Late Admission \u2013 Stage 3<\/td> September 1 \u2013 September 15, 2026<\/td> \u20b9910 extra<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Block 2 \u2013 October\/November 2026 Exams (Status Reference)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeriod<\/strong><\/td>Dates<\/strong><\/td>Late Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Normal Admission<\/td> September 16, 2025 \u2013 January 31, 2026<\/td> No late fee<\/td><\/tr> Late Admission \u2013 Stage 1<\/td> February 1 \u2013 February 15, 2026<\/td> \u20b9260 extra<\/td><\/tr> Late Admission \u2013 Stage 2<\/td> February 16 \u2013 February 28, 2026<\/td> \u20b9520 extra<\/td><\/tr> Late Admission \u2013 Stage 3<\/td> March 1 \u2013 March 15, 2026<\/td> \u20b9910 extra<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nImportant Note:<\/strong> Admission fees paid to NIOS are non-refundable<\/strong>. Always apply before the normal fee deadline to avoid paying extra.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>NIOS Admission 2026 \u2013 Complete Fee Structure<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNIOS fees are divided into two parts: Admission Fee<\/strong> (paid during registration) and Examination Fee<\/strong> (paid later, when exam forms are submitted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Part 1: Admission\/Registration Fee (Class 10 \u2013 Secondary)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFee Component<\/strong><\/td>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Registration Fee (per application)<\/td> \u20b950<\/td><\/tr> Subject Fee \u2013 5 Subjects (General Category)<\/td> \u20b91,800 \u2013 \u20b92,200 approx.<\/td><\/tr> Subject Fee \u2013 5 Subjects (SC\/ST\/PwD)<\/td> Concession available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlways check the official portal sdmis.nios.ac.in\/home\/fees<\/strong> for the latest fee amounts before applying.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Part 2: Examination Fee (Paid separately when exam form is submitted)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFee Component<\/strong><\/td>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Theory Exam Fee<\/td> \u20b9250 per subject<\/td><\/tr> Practical Exam Fee (subjects with practical)<\/td> \u20b9120 additional per subject<\/td><\/tr> Transfer of Credit (TOC) Fee<\/td> \u20b9230 per subject<\/td><\/tr> Registration Fee for Exam Form<\/td> \u20b950<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Late Fee Structure (Applicable on Admission Fee)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStage<\/strong><\/td>Extra Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Stage 1 Late Fee<\/td> \u20b9260 per student<\/td><\/tr> Stage 2 Late Fee<\/td> \u20b9520 per student<\/td><\/tr> Stage 3 Late Fee<\/td> \u20b9910 per student<\/td><\/tr> Exam Late Fee<\/td> \u20b91,600 per student (consolidated)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFee Payment Modes:<\/strong> Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm), Net Banking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>NIOS Admission 2026 \u2013 Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore applying, confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>For Class 10 (Secondary Admission)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nMinimum Age:<\/strong> 14 years at the time of admission<\/li>\n\n\n\nMaximum Age:<\/strong> No upper age limit<\/li>\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualification:<\/strong> Passed Class 8 from any recognized school<\/li>\n\n\n\nDocuments Needed:<\/strong> 8th class marksheet or Transfer Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>For Class 12 (Senior Secondary Admission)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nMinimum Age:<\/strong> 15 years<\/li>\n\n\n\nMaximum Age:<\/strong> No upper age limit<\/li>\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualification:<\/strong> Passed Class 10 from any recognized board (CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, or State Board)<\/li>\n\n\n\nImportant Rule:<\/strong> Students who passed Class 10 and immediately apply for Class 12 cannot appear in all subjects in a single attempt. They can appear in a maximum of 4 subjects in the first exam attempt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Transfer of Credit (TOC) \u2013 For Students Who Partially Passed<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you have failed in some subjects but passed in others (from CBSE or State Board), NIOS allows you to carry forward those passed subjects. You only need to appear in the subjects you failed. This is called Transfer of Credit (TOC) and is one of the biggest advantages of NIOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Documents Required for NIOS Admission 2026 \u2013 Complete Checklist<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is the part where most students make mistakes. Keeping all documents ready before you start the online form saves a lot of time and prevents rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>✅ Documents for NIOS Class 10 (Secondary) Admission<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n#<\/strong><\/td>Document<\/strong><\/td>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>