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National Institute of Open Schooling 12th Board Exam
National Institute of Open Schooling 12th Board Exam

NIOS 12th Exam 2023: Check Admit Card (OUT), Pattern, Syllabus, Question Papers & Result

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the NIOS 12th admit card 2023 for the Oct/Nov exam on its official website. NIOS will hold Class 12 exams between October 3, 2023 and November 8, 2023 from 2.30 to 5.30 pm.
NIOS 12th Exam 2023

NIOS 12th Exam 2023

NIOS 12th Exam 2023: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the admit card for the NIOS 12th public examination for the October-November 2023 session. Candidates can download their admit card from the official NIOS website. The NIOS Senior Secondary examination will be conducted from October 3 to November 8, 2023, from 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Read More: NIOS 12th Admit Card 2023

Before registering for the NIOS 12th exam, students must ensure that they satisfy the NIOS eligibility criteria for class 12. As per the NIOS 12th eligibility criteria, the student must have acquired the age of 15 years or above. The student must also have passed the secondary course (class 10) from a recognized board. 

This year, the board is conducting the NIOS 12th exam in offline mode. Students are required to visit their NIOS-authorised examination centres in order to appear for the NIOS exam. Students are advised to carefully go through the NIOS 12th syllabus, exam pattern and previous year's papers in order to comprehensively prepare for the NIOS class 12 examination.

NIOS 12th Exam 2023: Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Examination Level

Senior Secondary (Class 12)

Mode of Examination

Offline

Frequency of Examination 

Conducted twice a year in two sessions (April/May session and October/November session)

NIOS 12th Hall Ticket 2023 for Oct/Nov Exam 

September 27, 2023

NIOS 12th Exam Dates 2023 (Oct/Nov Session)

 October 3, 2023 - November 8, 2023

NIOS 12th Registration 2023-24

Before beginning with NIOS class 12 registration, students must ensure that they fulfil the NIOS eligibility criteria for the senior secondary (class 12) course.

The NIOS eligibility criteria for appearing in class 12 examination is as follows:

  • The student must have acquired 15 years of age or above
  • The student must have passed the secondary course from a recognised board

Students can register for the NIOS admission 2023 with the help of the following steps:

  • Go to the official website of NIOS
  • Click on “register”, read the instructions carefully and then click on the “proceed” button
  • Next, select your state and the identity type like Aadhar number, passport, ration card etc.
  • Then, enter the number of your selected identity type 
  • Next, select the course you want admission into, that is, either secondary or senior secondary course and then click on the “submit” button
  • The NIOS 12th registration form 2023 will appear on your screen
  • The NIOS class 12 registration form is divided into 4 sections (basic details, optional details, subject selection and study centre selection)
  • Enter all the required information in the registration form
  • Carefully review the NIOS registration form and make the necessary changes before the final submission
  • Lastly, pay the required registration fee by choosing an appropriate payment gateway

NIOS 12th Admit Card 2023

Students can download their NIOS 12th admit card 2023 with the help of the following steps:

  • Visit the official NIOS portal (sdmis.nios.ac.in)
  • Click on the  link for “NIOS Admit Card 2023 Class 12”
  • Next, enter your NIOS 12th enrolment number and the type of hall ticket ( practical hall ticket or theory hall ticket) you want to download
  • Then, click on the “Submit” button
  • After this, the NIOS 12th admit card 2023 will be displayed on your screen
  • You can then download the NIOS 12th admit card 2023 and carry it to the exam centre on all exam days

NIOS 12th Exam Dates 2023

The NIOS 12th practical examinations for the April 2023 session were conducted from March 16, 2023 to March 31, 2023. The upcoming NIOS class 12 theory exams 2023 will be conducted from April 6, 2023 to May 8, 2023. This year, the NIOS 12 examinations are being conducted in offline mode. Students must reach their respective examination centres well in time. Students must also carry their NIOS 12th admit cards 2023 to the examination centre on all exam days without fail. Students must also adhere to all the guidelines mentioned in their admit card on all exam days.

Read More: NIOS 12th Exam Dates 2023

NIOS 12th Exam Pattern 2023

As per the latest NIOS class 12 exam pattern 2023, students must select a minimum of 5 subjects including one language or at most two language subjects. Students can also choose two additional subjects apart from the five core subjects. Thus, students can opt for a third language as an additional subject. Students must choose only those subjects that are relevant to their future career and higher education plans.

Students are required to select their subjects for the NIOS 12th exam 2023 from the following group of subjects:

Group 

Subjects

Group A

Hindi

English

Bangla

Tamil

Odia

Urdu

Gujarati

Sanskrit

Punjabi

Group B

Mathematics

Home Science

Psychology

Geography

Economics

Business Studies

Painting

Data Entry Operations

Veda Adhyan

Sanskrit Vyakaran

Bharatiya Darshan

Sanskrit Sahitya

Group C

Physics

History

Library and Information, Science

Environmental Science

Group D

Chemistry

Political Science

Mass Communication

Military Studies

Group E

Biology

Accountancy

Introduction to Law

Military History

Group F

Computer Science

Sociology

Tourism

Physical Education and Yog

Students can only opt for one subject each from Group C, D, E and F.

Read More: NIOS 12th Exam Pattern 2023

NIOS 12th Syllabus 2023

The NIOS syllabus for all class 12 subjects is available on the official website of NIOS. Students can directly download the NIOS 12th syllabus from the official site. Students are advised to thoroughly study the NIOS 12th syllabus and exam pattern before delving into the exam preparation. Once a student has a clear understanding of what is required in the NIOS 12th examination, they can streamline their preparation and study more effectively.

Read More: NIOS 12th Syllabus 2023

NIOS Class 12 Previous Year Papers

The NIOS class 12 previous year papers are easily available on the official NIOS website, completely free of charge. Students can download the past year papers for their respective subjects and refer to them while preparing for the NIOS 12th exam. The NIOS 12th previous year papers can guide the students to work in the right direction. By reading and solving the previous year papers, students will also be able to come up with a highly effective exam preparation strategy.

Read More: NIOS 12th Previous Year Papers

NIOS 12th Result 2023

Students can check their NIOS 12th result for April 2023 session with the help of the following steps:

  • Open the official website of NIOS in your browser
  • Go to the “Information About” section and then click on the “Admissions” tab
  • Next, click on the “Exams & Results” tab and select the “Results” option
  • Then, enter your NIOS 12th enrolment number and captcha in the given fields
  • Your NIOS class 12 result 2023 will be displayed on your screen
  • Get a printout of your NIOS 12th mark sheet and refer to it as and when required

Students can also check their NIOS class 12 results 2023 via the SMS application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NIOS full form?

NIOS stands for the National Institute of Open Schooling. NIOS is a national level board which is responsible for conducting the secondary and senior secondary examinations in India. The board also offers a variety of vocational and life enrichment courses to the learners.

What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in the NIOS 12th examination?

In order to be eligible for NIOS admission into senior secondary (class 12) courses, the student must have acquired the age of 15 years or above. The student must also have passed the secondary course from a recognized board. The list of recognised boards is available on the official NIOS website.

Does NIOS release separate admit cards for class 10 theory and practical examinations?

Yes, NIOS releases two separate admit cards for the NIOS class 12 theory and practical examinations.

What are the NIOS class 12 exam dates for the April 2023 session?

For the April 2023 session, the NIOS class 12 practical exams were conducted from March 16, 2023 to March 31, 2023. Whereas the NIOS class 12 theory exams will commence on April 6, 2023 and will go on till May 8, 2023.

Will the NIOS class 12 exam 2023 be conducted in the offline mode?

Yes, this year, the NIOS class 12 exam will be conducted in the offline mode at the various examination centres authorised by NIOS.

How many times a year does NIOS conduct the NIOS class 12 examination?

The board conducts the NIOS class 12 examinations twice a year in two sessions (April/May session and October/November session).

What is the certificate criteria for the NIOS senior secondary (class 12) course?

As per the NIOS certification criteria for class 12, students must pass in 5 subjects including at least one but not more than two language subjects.

What are the passing marks in the NIOS 12th examination 2023?

Students must score a minimum of 33% marks separately in theory and practical exams (wherever applicable) and also in aggregate in order to pass the NIOS 12th examination.

How to download the NIOS class 12 sample papers?

You can download the NIOS 12th sample papers for your respective subjects from the official NIOS website.

How to download NIOS class 12 previous year papers?

Open the official website of NIOS in your browser. On the website’s homepage, go to the “information about” section and then click on the “admission” option. Next, go to the “exams and results” section and click on the link for “previous year question papers”. From here, you can download the required NIOS class 12 past year papers.

Are the NIOS class 12 previous year papers available for all class 12 subjects?

Yes, NIOS class 12 previous year papers are available for all class 12 subjects on the official portal of NIOS. The NIOS 12th previous year papers are available free of cost on the official website.

When will NIOS 12th result 2023 be declared?

NIOS 12th result 2023 was declared on June 23, 2023 on the official NIOS website. 

How to check the NIOS class 12 result 2023?

Go to the official NIOS website, click on the “admission” tab and then go to the student portal. Click on the “exams and results” tab, select the results option and then click on the check result link. Next,  enter your enrollment number and captcha and then your NIOS 12th result will be displayed on your screen.

How to apply for NIOS result correction?

Visit the official NIOS student portal, click on “exams and results” tab and then click on the results tab. Click on the “check results” option and then click on the “apply recheck/re-evaluation” tab. Next, enter the required details and pay the processing fee (Rs 50 per correction).

Has the board declared the NIOS class 12 result for the October 2022 session?

Yes, the board declared the NIOS 12th result for October 2022 session on January 20, 2023 on its official website.

How to calculate my CGPA from the NIOS 12th marksheet?

You can calculate your CGPA by adding the grade points of your 5 subjects and dividing the total by 5.

How to contact NIOS in case of any errors in the NIOS 12th result 2023?

In case of any errors in the NIOS class 12 result 2023 or other result related queries, you can send a mail to result@nios.ac.in.

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