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How to Change NIOS Subjects 2026: Procedure for Change of Subject/Additional Subject
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 forthcoming examination. Read further to learn in detail about the NIOS subject change dates.
NIOS Subject Change Dates 2026-27
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 a subject change from July 1 to October 15.
October - November examination, subjects can be changed from January 1 to April 15.
Note: The dates remain unchanged for every academic year.
How to Change NIOS Subjects 2026-27?
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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The students who want to apply for a subject change have to pay the prescribed amount to the school for the subject change. We have mentioned the fees required for a change in subject below for the students.
For Secondary Course: Rs 720 per subject
For Senior Secondary Course: Rs 720 per subject
Which Subjects are Available for Change 2026-27?
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, of which two 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 their 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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For the NIOS Class 12 Hindi Question Paper 2025, you can check the Careers360 NIOS question paper page, where subject-wise Class 12 previous-year papers are available. Click on the link given below:
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Dear Student,
NIOS October-November examination results are generally declared after the examination process and evaluation are completed. For admission to the next level, your should check the result declaration and the admission schedule of the institution or course you want to join. Exact dates vary by session.
A student who passed Class 12 in 2025 but did not meet the required percentage for NEET can consider improving the qualifying subjects through NIOS. If the student subsequently satisfies all NEET 2027 eligibility requirements, including the required PCB marks and other conditions specified in the 2027 information bulletin, they
Hello Dear Student,
Yes, if you pass Class 12 afresh with 5 subjects through the
National Institute of Open Schooling
(NIOS) in 2027, your official passing year on the new marksheet becomes 2027. This makes you fully eligible for the
IIIT Hyderabad
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Hello Dear Student,
You can find, check and get more information here:
- https://school.careers360.com/boards/nios/nios-admission
- https://school.careers360.com/boards/nios/nios-registration
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