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    How to Change NIOS Subjects 2025-26: Procedure for Change of Subject/Additional Subject
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    How to Change NIOS Subjects 2025-26: Procedure for Change of Subject/Additional Subject

    Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 28 May 2026, 10:52 AM IST

    Students who want to change their National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) subjects can apply for the subject change after NIOS admission. The board conducts the NIOS exam twice a year, in April-May and October-November. Hence, students get to apply for a subject change depending on the academic session. For the April-May academic session, they can apply for "change of subject/registration for additional subject" from July 1 to October 15 of that academic year. While for the October-November session, they can apply for a change from January 1 to April 15.

    For NIOS subject change, students will have to visit their respective school and submit an application. They can apply for the subject change in one or more subjects within four years of their NIOS registration so that they can appear for the public examinations within the valid period of admission. However, no change in the subject will be allowed by NIOS for the first fourth coming examination. Read further to learn in detail about the NIOS subject change dates.

    NIOS Subject Change Dates 2025-26

    Students applying for the change of subject/registration for additional subjects can apply for it twice, once before the April-May examination and another before the October-November examination. If they want to apply for the NIOS subject change, then they can apply for it on the following dates:

    • For the April-May examination, students can apply for the subject change from July 1 to October 15.

    • October - November examination, subjects can be changed from January 1 to April 15.

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    Note: The dates remain unchanged for every academic year.

    How to Change NIOS Subjects 2025-26?

    The NIOS subject can be changed in offline mode only. Check out the steps below:

    • Students applying for a change of subject/additional subject are required to submit a written application on plain paper.

    • After that, they will have to submit the application to the concerned Regional Centre.

    • The application can be sent through the Accredited Institutions (AI) along with the prescribed fees. AI refers to the NIOS study centres that provide support services to the students.

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    NIOS Subject Change Application Fees 2025-26

    The students who want to apply for the subject change have to pay the prescribed amount to the school for the subject change. We have mentioned the fees required for change in subject below for the students.

    • For Secondary Course: Rs 720 per subject

    • For Senior Secondary Course: Rs 720 per subject

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    Which Subjects are Available for Change 2025-26?

    NIOS allows students to change their subjects in both NIOS Class 10 and NIOS Class 12. They have the option of changing subjects in one or more subjects. Students have the option of choosing seven subjects out of which two subjects are additional. They can choose any based on their preference. All seven subjects are available for change. Students can check the NIOS syllabus to learn about the subjects provided by NIOS.

    Can Students Apply for 12th Again from NIOS with a Changed Subject?

    Yes, any students who passed class 12 before from the NIOS board and have enrolled again for the 12th class can apply for the subject change. For NIOS, students have to choose a maximum of five subjects with one or two mandatory language subjects. NIOS offers students the flexibility to choose any subjects as per students preference and helps them prepare for the examination at their convenience.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When can I apply for a change in NIOS subject?
    A:

    Students can apply for the change for the April-May examination from July 1 to October 15 and for the October-November examination from January 1 to April 15.

    Q: What is the fee for NIOS change/additional subjects?
    A:

    As per NIOS, the fee for the Secondary course is Rs 720 per subject and for the Senior Secondary course, the fee is Rs 720 per subject.

    Q: What is the maximum subject in NIOS?
    A:

    Students have the option of choosing a maximum of seven subjects out of which two can be additional subjects.

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    Questions related to NIOS Class 12

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    Have a question related to NIOS Class 12 ?

    Hello,

    The NIOS October session theory admit card for both Class 10 and 12 is expected to be released in October 2025. You can download it from the official NIOS website, https://sdmis.nios.ac.in/, (https://sdmis.nios.ac.in/) by entering your enrollment number and selecting the hall ticket type.

    I hope it will clear your

    Hi dear candidate,

    You can find the NIOS class 12th Business Studies and home science question papers on our official website that you can download.

    Kindly refer to the links attached below:

    NIOS Question Papers 2025-26: Download 10th, 12th Previous Year Paper Here

    NIOS 12th Business Studies Question Paper April

    Hey Sapna:)

    Thanks for reaching out!

    Yes, NIOS offers physical classes called personal contact program(PCP) at its study centre across india. These classes are meant to help students of both class 10th and 12th by providing doubt clarification, practical demonstration and guidance.These sessions are usually held on weekends or holidays,

    According to the eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced, the candidates must have appeared in Class 12th and scored 75% aggregate marks. For the first time, you appeared in the CBSE Class 12 board exam in 2024, and in 2025, you appeared in the 12th examination from the NIOS board and