NIOS Subjects for 10th 2026 - The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) releases the official list of Class 10 subjects included in the NIOS curriculum. The NIOS Class 10 subject list, along with subject codes, is available on the official website at nios.ac.in. Students are required to select their NIOS Class 10 subjects for the 2026 session during the NIOS Admission 2026 process. The NIOS subject list for Class 10th includes Science, Mathematics, English, Hindi, and several other subjects.
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For the NIOS Class 10 exams 2026, a total of 11 subjects and 17 languages are offered. Candidates must note that there are 5 compulsory NIOS subjects for Class 10, while they can opt for up to 2 additional subjects at the time of admission. Students are advised to check the complete subject list along with the prescribed syllabus and recommended books before finalising their choices.
The complete list of subjects offered by NIOS for class 10 is provided in the table below, along with subject codes:
| Subject name | Subject code |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 201 |
| English | 202 |
| Sanskrit | 209 |
| Urdu | 206 |
| Arabic | 235 |
| Mathematics | 211 |
| Science and Technology | 212 |
| Social science | 213 |
| Economics | 214 |
| Business Studies | 215 |
| Home Science | 216 |
| Psychology | 222 |
| Indian Culture and Heritage | 223 |
| Accountancy | 224 |
| Painting | 225 |
| Data Entry Operations | 229 |
| Sindhi | 238 |
| Hindustani Music | 242 |
| Carnatic Music | 243 |
| Persian | 236 |
| भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा | (245-248) |
| Veda Adhyayan | 245 |
| Sanskrit Vyakarana | 246 |
| Bharatiya Darshan | 247 |
| Sanskrit Sahitya | 248 |
Candidates can download the new bifurcated NIOS syllabus for Class 10 from the official website. The NIOS syllabus is divided into two broad groups A and B. Students must check the complete syllabus and prepare for the exams accordingly, going through the important topics and sub-topics. They should also be aware of the marking scheme of the NIOS syllabus.
Class 10 students can download the NIOS Class 10 books PDF from the official website. The study material is available for all subjects, including Science, Hindi, English, Mathematics, and more. In addition to the digital copies, NIOS also sends hard copies of the textbooks to the student’s registered address. The NIOS Class 10 books cover all important topics as per the syllabus, and students are strongly advised to refer to them for effective exam preparation.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students must score at least 33 per cent marks in order to pass in NIOS exams.
Yes, students can change the subject in NIOS even after the session has begun.
No, students can only choose up to 7 subjects in NIOS.
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