NIOS 12th Registration 2026, Check Eligibility, Registration Fee & Dates

NIOS 12th Class Registration Dates 2026

Students can check out the tables below to learn more about the NIOS Class 12 registration dates for the April and October 2026 sessions.

NIOS Class 12 Registration Dates 2026 for Block-1 (April Session)

NIOS Class 12 Registration Dates 2026 for Block-II (October Session)

Also, check the NIOS 12th exam date

NIOS 12th Registration 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Students must check their eligibility for NIOS 12th admission. For further information on the subject, read this section.

• The applicant must be 15 years as of July 31, 2026.

• Students must have passed the secondary exam from an accredited board.

• Senior secondary school pass students may also apply in this category to improve their scores or finish the course.

• Students who meet the requirements can register for the NIOS 12th registration.

NIOS Class 12th Registration Fee Structure 2026

Fee for Dual Enrolment/Part Admission/TOC (Stream -1)

NIOS Fee for 2, 3 and 4, TOC and change of subject

NIOS 12th Registration 2026 - Documents Required for Filling the Online Form

Before beginning the online NIOS 12th registration process, students must have their documents ready in the JPG and jpeg formats. They must remember that the registration process will not be completed if these documents aren't uploaded. The following documents need to be ready before the NIOS 12th registration process for NIOS 12th-grade students.

• Valid identity proof

• Recent passport-sized 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 the Mark sheet of the previous Board, failing which Transfer of Credit (TOC) marks will not be updated in the NIOS result 2026. 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.

Note: Students are instructed only to upload their documents online. NIOS does not accept any offline submission of documents without a significant discrepancy. To submit a hard copy of the same, students must notify the appropriate authority via SMS or email.

Also, check:

• NIOS Question Papers

• NIOS sample papers

How to do NIOS 12th Registration 2026?

Students can read this section to learn the step-by-step NIOS 12th Registration 2026 process. The students can see a brief NIOS registration process overview in the snapshot below. Keep reading to learn the whole step-by-step process for NIOS 12th registration.

• Visit the official website, sdmis.nios.ac.in

• On the homepage, click on the ‘Homepage’ and then click on ‘Academic’

• Choose the state or UT, identification type, course, and identity number at this step. To continue, select the submit tab.

• Before final submission, thoroughly check all the details. Fill in the candidate's basic information, including name, father's name, gender, phone number, and address. To verify the information, click the "Create OTP" tab. The next step is for the candidate to fill out any additional information, choose a subject, and provide supporting documentation.

• Proceed with the fee payment. Fill out the application form and print the receipt for the fee payment. Keep this safe for future reference.

How to Pay NIOS Registration Fees?

Students have the option of paying registration or admission fees offline or online. For online cases, payments can be made via credit card, debit card, or net banking; however, for offline cases, candidates must fill out the form at a Common Services Centre and pay NIOS fees using the CSCs' electronic wallets.

Note: Besides the fee mentioned above, Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty Only) will be added as the cost of the online Application Form for all Streams (Stream 1, 2, 3 and 4). Any other fee payment form, such as a bank draft, demand draft, cash, or check, is not accepted.

How to Check the NIOS Admission Status?

As soon as the registration process is complete and the admission fee has been paid, students should regularly check their NIOS admission status to stay up to date on any registration-related developments. NIOS has the right to reject any admission if there is inaccurate information. Thus, students can use their reference number to verify the progress of their NIOS 12th admission online.

What after NIOS Registration?

A student admitted to senior secondary courses under NIOS must complete the examination form for their session and submit the NIOS exam fee to sit for the exam the following year.

NIOS 12th Syllabus

One should be studying for the exam immediately after finishing the enrollment process and filling out the exam form, or earlier. The NIOS 12th syllabus is vast and should be completed at least one month before the exams.

• Students are advised to read through the NIOS syllabus, which contains the topics and units required to prepare for the exam, for the same.

• Additionally, it aids students in understanding key concepts, exam pattern, and the marking scheme.

NIOS 12th Admit Card

• The NIOS releases the hall tickets for the theory and practical exams.

• The NIOS admit card can be downloaded by entering the 11/12-digit enrollment number.

• Without the NIOS 12th admit card, students cannot enter the exam hall.

• Candidates' basic information, exam centre information, and other related information are included in this document.

• Additionally, it contains exam instructions and guidelines.

NIOS 12th Result

• Within 7 weeks of the completion of the exams, the NIOS 12th result will be published online.

• The April session results will be announced in June 2026, while the October session results will be announced in January 2027.

• Using their enrollment number, students can check their results online.

Other NIOS Useful Links:

• NIOS Subjects list

• NIOS Exam Centres