NIOS 12th Registration 2025: Date, Eligibility, Documents required, Registration process & Fees
All the registered learners of NIOS April/May 2023 examinations can submit the exam fee for examination of NIOS senior secondary course (October/November 2023) by July 20, 2023 without late fee. For more details, read the article below.
NIOS 12th Registration 2025: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is a national-level board that provides various vocational courses and also administers secondary and senior secondary school examinations in India. Interested students/learners can register for the NIOS courses by visiting the official NIOS website - nios.ac.in.
As per the NIOS eligibility criteria for class 12, the candidate’s age must be 15 years or above. Along with that, the candidate must have passed the secondary course from a recognised board. Once the eligible candidates have completed the NIOS registration process, they will be receiving the NIOS 12th admit card 2025 a few days before the examination.
Candidates must note that NIOS is a national-level board that conducts the secondary and senior secondary school examinations. The institute conducts the NIOS class 12 exam 2025 twice a year in two sessions, that is, April/May and October/November.
NIOS 12th Registration Date 2025: For April Session
Candidates can check the important dates regarding the submission of exam fee for public examination of NIOS Senior Secondary courses April/May 2025, and the schedule for the registration and fee collection for all registered learners of October/November, 2024 exam in the table below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Without Late Fee |
January 28, 2025 to February 7, 2025 |
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With Late Fee of Rs 150/- Per Subject |
February 8, 2025 to February 12, 2025 |
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With Consolidated Late Fee of Rs 1600/- Per Candidate |
February 13, 2025 to February 17, 2025 |
NIOS Class 12 Registration 2025: Eligibility Criteria
The NIOS eligibility criteria for class 12 is available on the official NIOS website. Students are advised to check the following eligibility criteria before moving on to the NIOS 12th registration 2025:
- The candidate must have acquired 15 years of age or above
- The candidate must have passed the secondary course from a recognised board
NIOS 12th Registration 2025: Documents Required
While registering for the NIOS class 12 exam, students will have to submit/upload scanned copies of the following important documents:
| Candidate’s recent passport-size colour photograph | Class 10th marksheet |
| Candidate’s signature (preferably in black ink) | Social category/Caste certificate (if the candidate belongs to SC/ST/OBC social category) |
| Valid identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Ration card etc.) | Ex-serviceman certificate (if relevant) |
| Valid proof of Date of Birth (Aadhaar Card with date of birth printed on it in the dd/mm/yyyy format, Birth Certificate etc.) | Disability certificate (if relevant) |
| Valid Residence proof (Aadhaar Card with complete address printed on it, Passport etc.) | Submit a Fail Mark sheet of previous Board (if not provided, Transfer of Credit (TOC) marks will not be updated in NIOS result) |
| Valid address proof (Aadhaar card, water bill, electricity bill, voter ID, ration card, Indian passport, statement of operational bank account, appointment letter from the employer on printed letterhead, if living in rented accommodation, submit a copy of any proof of permanent address along with present rented agreement) | If transfer of credit (TOC) board marked with (*Other) is selected, then the result should be available on the respective board’s website or the candidate has to submit result verification letter from the relevant board |
Steps for NIOS Registration 2025 for Class 12
Students are required to follow the following steps in order to successfully register for the NIOS 12th examination 2023:
Step 1: Visit the official website of NIOS, i.e., sdmis.nios.ac.in
Step 2: Click on the register, read the instructions and then click on the proceed button
Step 3: Then, select your state and the identity type which can be your Aadhar number, passport, ration card etc.
Step 4: Next, enter the number of your selected identity type
Step 5: Then, select the course you want admission into (which could either be a secondary or senior secondary course) and then click on the submit button
Step 6: The NIOS 12th registration form 2025 will be displayed on your screen
Step 7: The NIOS registration form is divided into 4 sections, that is, basic details, optional details, subject selection and study centre selection
Step 8: Carefully enter all the required information in the NIOS registration form
Step 9: Review the registration form and make the necessary corrections before the final submission
Step 10: The last step is to pay the required fee via an appropriate payment gateway
NIOS 12th Application Form 2025: Fee Details
Students who wish to enrol in the NIOS senior secondary courses 2025, must be aware of the following fee payment details:
Fee Structure for Online Admission of Stream-1
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For Senior Secondary Course |
General Category |
Exempted Category |
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Male |
Female |
SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities(PWD) |
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For 5 subjects |
Rs 2000/- |
Rs 1650/- |
Rs 1300/- |
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For each additional subject |
Rs 720/- |
Rs 720/- |
Rs 720/- |
Fee for Dual Enrolment / Part Admission / Transfer of Credit (TOC) (Stream -1)
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Course |
Fees (in Rupees) |
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Secondary and Senior Secondary Registration fee (Per subject) |
Rs. 480/- |
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Senior Secondary (cost of Course Material for each Subject) |
Rs. 400/- |
Fee for Streams - 2, 3 and 4
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Streams |
Registration fees (in Rupees) |
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Secondary and Senior Secondary (per subject) Stream 2,3 and 4 for all categories |
Rs. 480/- (per subject) |
Transfer of Credit (TOC) Fee for all Streams
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Course |
TOC Fees (in Rupees) |
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Secondary and Senior Secondary (per subject) |
Rs. 180/- (per subject) |
Change of subject / additional subject for All Streams
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Course |
Fees for Change of subject / additional subject (in rupees) |
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Senior Secondary Courses (per subject) |
Rs. 720/- |
NIOS Class 12th Registration 2025: Important points regarding Fee Payment for Online NIOS Admission
- Candidates can pay their NIOS admission fee via two modes: (Pay fees online via Credit Card /Debit Card/Net Banking)
- In case, the admission is done via Common Services Centres (CSCs), fee could be paid via Electronic Wallet of CSCs
- Candidates must note that along with the above mentioned fees, Rs. 50 will be additionally charged as the cost of online application form for all Streams (Stream 1, 2, 3 and 4)
- Candidates must also note that NIOS will accept the admission fee only via online mode and no other modes of payment like cash, cheque, demand draft etc. will be accepted
- Only the CSC and NIOS AIs (Study Centres) are authorised by NIOS for facilitating the candidates to take admission online
- No other agencies are authorised by NIOS for doing online admissions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I register for NIOS class 12 course 2025?
Go to the official website of NIOS (sdmis.nios.ac.in). Click on the registration link, enter the required details and documents like valid address proof, valid age proof etc. Then, carefully review your NIOS 12th application form, pay the required fee and submit the NIOS registration form.
What is the eligibility criteria for NIOS admission for class 12?
As per the NIOS eligibility criteria for class 12, the candidate’s age must be 15 years or above. The candidate must have also passed the secondary course from a recognised board.
Can I pay my NIOS admission fee via cash or demand draft?
No, you can only pay the fees via an appropriate payment gateway. NIOS will not accept any checks, cash, demand drafts etc.
What documents are required for the NIOS registration 2025?
The following documents are required for the NIOS 12th registration 2025: candidate’s latest passport size colour photograph, scanned image of candidate’s signature in black ink, valid identity proof, proof of residence, valid address proof, class 10th mark sheet, caste/disability/ex-servicemen certificate, fail mark sheet of previous board, if required.
Is it mandatory to pass the secondary course in order to register for NIOS senior secondary course?
Yes, candidates must have passed the secondary course from a recognized board in order to be eligible for NIOS 12th exam 2025.
When can I register for the NIOS class 12 examination 2025?
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of NIOS in order to know more details about the NIOS registration window for the current session, that is, April 2025 session.
How many times a year does NIOS conduct the class 12 examination?
NIOS conducts the NIOS class 12 examination twice a year in two sessions. One is the April/May session and the other is the October/November session.
How much fee do I need to pay for the Transfer of Credits (TOC)?
Candidates are required to pay a fees of Rs 180 per subject for the Transfer of Credits (TOC).
For the NIOS registration 2025, is it mandatory to have an Aadhar Card?
While registering for the NIOS 12th exam 2025, candidates can submit documents other than Aadhar Card like Birth certificate, passport, ration card etc. as the valid identity and residence proof.
What is the fee for additional subjects?
Candidates are required to pay Rs 720 for each additional subject. Additional subjects are the ones that a candidate opts for after selecting the 5 main subjects.
Will the NIOS 12th examination 2025 be conducted in the offline mode?
Yes,the NIOS class 12th examination will be conducted in the offline mode at the various NIOS authorised exam centres.
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