National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has started inviting interested candidates to take admission for both the Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary ( Class 12th) for Academic year 2025- 2026 of Stream-1 Block-1 of April/May Session.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) allows flexible learning opportunities for students who want to complete their Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) education.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It offers flexible education opportunities for students who cannot attend regular schools.
NIOS Admission process is 100% online, no offline application/admission will be accepted.
| NIOS Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| For Class 10 (Secondary Course) ✔Age Requirement: ➡️Must be 14 years or above as of 31st July (Block 1) / 31st January (Block 2). ✔ Educational Qualification: Class 8 passed Students or Class 10th Failed Students Can Apply. ✔ Who Can Apply? ➡️School dropouts ➡️Students who failed Class 9 or want to switch from a regular board. ➡️Working professionals, homemakers, and differently-abled learners. | For Class 12 (Senior Secondary Course) ✔ Age Requirement: ➡️Must be 15 years or above as of 31st July (Block 1) / 31st January (Block 2). ✔ Educational Qualification: ➡️Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board. ✔ Who Can Apply? ➡️Students who failed Class 11 or 12 in a regular school ➡️Those who need a flexible learning schedule (sports persons, artists, etc.) |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION CLASS 10 (SECONDARY) & CLASS 12 (SENIOR SECONDARY) | |
| SECONDARY ( CLASS 10) | SENIOR SECONDARY (CLASS 12) |
| 1. Mobile no. & Email I.D (Active) 2. Pass Photograph & Signature 3. Birth Certificate / Aadhaar Card 4. Address Proof (Aadhaar, Ration Card, etc.) 5. Previous School Leaving Certificate (if available)/ Marksheet ( Class 8th /9th ) or Class 10th Failed Marksheet. 6. Category Certificate: ST/SC/OBC etc. 7. PWD Certificate | 1. Mobile no. & Email I.D (Active) 2. Pass Photograph & Signature 3. Birth Certificate / Aadhaar Card /Class 10th Marksheet. 4. Address Proof (Aadhaar, Ration Card, etc.) 5. Class 10th Marksheet /Certificate (mandatory) 6. Category Certificate: ST/SC/OBC etc. 7. PWD Certificate |