The National Institute of Open Schooling has released the bifurcated NIOS Class 12 Biology syllabus 2025, dividing it into Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMA-40%) and Public Examination syllabus (60%). This bifurcation is aimed at helping students manage their studies systematically and focus on both internal and external evaluations.
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The official PDF of the NIOS Class 12 Biology bifurcated syllabus 2025 is available online at nios.ac.in. The syllabus remains the same for both NIOS 12th public examination and on-demand exams. The NIOS will conduct the Class 12 Biology theory exams for the October session in October/November 2025. Read further to get the direct download link of the Biology syllabus NIOS Class 12 and other details.
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NIOS Class 12 Biology Syllabus 2025 |
Students who are going to appear in the NIOS 12th exams must get well-versed with the syllabus. The NIOS 12th Biology syllabus PDF covers a total of 31 lessons, divided across five modules. In the following table, students can go through the details of the bifurcated syllabus:
Module (No. & Name) | Marks | TMA (40%) | Public Examination (60%) |
Module I: Diversity and Evolution of Life | 12 Marks |
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Module II: Forms and Functions of Plants and Animals | 26 Marks |
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Module III: Reproduction and Heredity | 22 Marks |
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Module IV: Environment and Health | 13 Marks |
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Module V: Emerging Areas in Biology | 7 Marks | – |
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The NIOS Class 12 syllabus of Biology is carefully structured to balance theoretical concepts with practical relevance. It is divided into TMA and Public Examination, which means:
Tutor-Marked Assignments (40%) - TMAs are an essential part of the NIOS learning process, contributing to internal assessment. These include selected lessons from each module to be completed and submitted by students or learners.
Public Examination (60%) - Covers major lessons for the final board examination.
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Students can download the NIOS 12th Biology 2025 syllabus PDF online through the official website. They can follow the steps given below to download the same:
Go to the website, nios.ac.in.
Go to the ‘Learners Corner’ tab. Click on ‘Study Material’.
Click on the option of ‘Senior Secondary Courses’.
Next, click on the ‘Biology(314) option’.
Then, click on ‘Syllabus Bifurcation of Biology (314)’. The NIOS 12th Biology PDF will open on the screen.
Download the PDF of the NIOS 12th Biology syllabus and prepare for the exams accordingly.
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