NIOS Class 12 Eligibility Criteria 2025 for 10th & 12th

NIOS Class 12 Eligibility Criteria 2025 for 10th & 12th

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Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 20 Sep 2025, 11:37 AM IST

The National Institute of Open School (NIOS) releases the NIOS Class 12 eligibility criteria 2025 through the official website, nios.ac.in. The eligibility criteria for NIOS Class 12 contain some conditions for students to fulfil to apply for the NIOS Class 12 admission 2025. Class 10 passed students who have attained at least 15 years of age are eligible for admission.

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  1. NIOS Class 12 Eligibility Criteria for Admission 2025
  2. NIOS Eligibility for Transfer of Credit (TOC) 2025
  3. NIOS Subject List for Senior Secondary Course 2025

The NIOS eligibility criteria 2025 include aspects such as students' age, education qualification, documents etc. Students are required to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the NIOS Class 12 application form. Students can start registering for NIOS exam through the official website. Scroll down to learn more about the NIOS eligibility criteria for Class 12.

NIOS Class 12 Eligibility Criteria for Admission 2025

Students applying for the NIOS board Class 12 must check their NIOS 12th eligibility 2025. Below, we have provided the general NIOS eligibility criteria for admission to Class 12.

  • Students must be at least 15 years old as of July 31, 2025.

  • They must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board.

  • Ex-students of NIOS who have cleared their valid period of 5 years of admission but could not complete their senior secondary course are also eligible to apply for re-admission to NIOS.

  • Students who have passed in at least one subject but did not clear the senior secondary can apply for the respective course of NIOS 2025.

  • Students who meet the requirements can register for the NIOS 12th registration 2025. They must fill out the registration form and submit it along with the required documents. Students must make sure all the documents submitted are correct.

NIOS Eligibility for Transfer of Credit (TOC) 2025

The NIOS board offers TOC facilities to ex-senior secondary students who have passed in at least one subject but did not qualify for the course. Below, we have provided the conditions under which the facility of TOC is permissible:

  • Transfer of Credit (TOC) is allowed for a maximum of two subjects from the parent board. However, the students must pass these subjects with at least 33% marks in the last five years.

  • For senior secondary students, TOC will be allowed to students who have passed both the theory and practical examinations separately.

  • Students will have to pay the required Transfer of Credit (TOC) fees subject-wise.

  • Students are required to provide the required details of TOC subjects, marks, roll number etc in the admission form.

  • While applying for TOC, students must send their failed marksheet within 10 days of online admission to the concerned Regional Centre of NIOS along with a copy of the acknowledgement receipt or online admission form. In case of late submission, students will have to pay a late fee of Rs 500 per subject.

NIOS Class 12th Syllabus
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NIOS TOC Fees Structure 2025

Course

Registration fees

Cost of course material for each subject

TOC fee

Senior Secondary

Rs 480 per subject

Rs 400

Rs 180 per subject

NIOS Subject List for Senior Secondary Course 2025

Students who have passed Class 10 from a recognised board can apply for the NIOS senior secondary course. They can feel free to choose any subject from the scheme provided by the National Institute of Open Schooling. Below, we have provided the NIOS subject list for the students.

NIOS Senior Secondary Course Subject Scheme 2025

Senior secondary courses offered by NIOS board

Hindi(301), English (302), Urdu(306), Bengali (303), Sanskrit (309), Mathematics(311), Physics(312), Chemistry(313), Biology(314), History(315), Geography(316), Political Science(317), Economics(318), Commerce(319), Accountancy(320), Home Science(321), Stenography(H)(324), Stenography(E) (325), Stenography (Urdu) (329), Secretarial Practice(326), Psychology(328), Computer Science(330), Sociology(331), Painting (332), Mass Communication (335), Environmental science (333), Data entry Operations (333)

Documents Required for NIOS Class 12 Eligibility Criteria 2025

Students must check the documents required to apply for the NIOS Class 12 registration process are ready in the jpg and jpeg formats. They must keep in mind that application forms without documents will be rejected by the board and the fees will not be refunded.

  • Valid identity proof

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph

  • Signature in black ink

  • Address proof

  • Valid proof of date of birth

  • A valid proof of residence

  • Social category/Caste certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC Candidates)

  • Ex-serviceman certificate (if he/she is an ex-serviceman)

  • Passport/Statement of Operational Bank Account/Appointment Letter from the Employer on Printed Letterhead

  • Disability certificate

  • Class 10th mark sheet

  • Fail mark sheet of the previous board, failing which Transfer of Credit (TOC) marks will not be updated in NIOS result. If the TOC Board marked with (*Other) is selected, then the result should be available on the Concerned Board Website, or the Learner has to submit a result verification letter from the Concerned Board as per NIOS norms.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the educational qualification needed for admission to NIOS Class 12?
A:

Students must have cleared the Class 10 examination from a recognised board.

Q: Can students who have already completed their Class 12 apply for NIOS?
A:

Yes, students who have completed their Class 12 but did not clear the course can apply for NIOS re-admission.

Q: What is the minimum age requirement for NIOS class 12 admission?
A:

The minimum age criteria for NIOS senior secondary admission is 15 years old.

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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 query!!

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, attendance is not mandatory but recommended.

You can find nearby centres and their schedules using the official NIOS Study Centre Locator.

Hope you'll find this helpful

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 scored 75%. Since NIOS is a recognised board, and you fulfil the aggregate marks, you are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2026 .

Yes, you can definitely appear for the 12th again through NIOS with PCM subjects.

This will make you eligible for JEE exams.

However, your previous PCMB degree will still hold validity. It won't be replaced or affected by the new NIOS certificate. You'll essentially have two 12th certificates.

Important Considerations:

  • Time Management: Balancing NIOS studies and JEE preparation will be challenging.
  • Eligibility Criteria: Ensure you meet the specific eligibility criteria for JEE, especially regarding age limits and other requirements.
  • Exam Strategy: Develop a focused study plan to excel in both NIOS exams and JEE preparation.

Remember: While this is a potential path, carefully evaluate if it aligns with your long-term goals and if you're prepared for the academic and time commitment involved.

hope this helps you!!