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NIOS Improvement Exam 2026: Class 10 & 12 Exam Dates, Registration, Fees & Result
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) announced the Class 12 results for its April–May 2026 public exams on June 4, 2026. The board will soon announce the NIOS 10th result for the April session. Many students who are not satisfied with their performance may consider improving their scores by retaking exams. NIOS improvement exams are not conducted in separate exams; instead, students can either appear in the regular October–November session or opt for the On‑Demand Exam (ODE), which allows them to take exams at their convenience .
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- NIOS Improvement Exam Date 2026
- When to apply for the NIOS Improvement Exam?
- Where to apply for the NIOS Improvement Exam?
The NIOS results of these public improvement exams become part of the marksheet issued in the upcoming October session. Students can find the NIOS date sheet for improvement exams here.
NIOS Improvement Exam Date 2026
Students can reappear for both theory and practical exams in subjects they wish to improve. However, TMA (Tutor-Marked Assignment) marks are not eligible for improvement. They may retain your previous TMA scores in any case. If students are aiming to improve their performance in a practical subject, they must reappear for both the practical and theory exams; simply improving one component is not sufficient.
Events | Dates |
NIOS practical exam dates | September 2026 |
NIOS Class 10 improvement exam date 2026 | October/November 2026 |
NIOS Class 12 improvement exam date 2026 | October/November 2026 |
NIOS 10th improvement result date | January 2027 |
NIOS 12th improvement result date | January 2027 |
Re-evaluation/rechecking application date | Within 15 days after the result |
Re-evaluated result date | Within 60 days from the date of application |
When to apply for the NIOS Improvement Exam?
Stream 2 is tailored for repeaters who need to retake 1–4 subjects in the October public session after earlier appearing but not clearing them.
(Know more about different NIOS Streams here.)
To apply for the NIOS improvement exams, students have to apply for the NIOS October-November session. Students can check the dates of NIOS registration and fees for the NIOS improvement exam
Phase | Dates (Tentative) | Fee Details |
Normal Registration (Block 2) | April 1 – July 31, 2026 | |
Late Registration 1 | August 1 – August 15, 2026 | Rs 260 extra per subject |
Late Registration 2 | August 16 – August 31, 2026 | Rs 520 extra per subject |
Final Late Window | September 1 – September 15, 2026 | Rs 910 extra per subject |
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Where to apply for the NIOS Improvement Exam?
To apply for the NIOS improvement exam, go to the SDMIS portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in and click on "Pay Exam Fee – Oct/Nov 2026" to begin the registration process. Students will need their 12-digit Enrollment Number to log in and access the exam fee payment page
After successful payment, students will receive confirmation. The NIOS hall ticket for improvement exams will be made available on the portal closer to the exam dates. Download it using the login credentials.
Prepare for the improvement exam from the NIOS syllabus 2026 and the NIOS sample papers 2026.
How to Apply for the NIOS Improvement Exam?
Visit the NIOS official portal (nios.ac.in).
Select Block II October–November session admission.
Choose the stream based on your status (fresh or repeating subjects).
Complete the online admission form and upload necessary documents (ID, past marksheets).
Pay the exam fee according to your registration phase.
Once confirmed, you'll receive access to your NIOS study centre and hall ticket link.
NIOS Streams 3 and 4 offer flexibility through the On‑Demand Examination System: Stream 3 covers Secondary (Class 10) and Stream 4 covers Senior Secondary (Class 12). These streams allow eligible learners to take exams whenever slots are available, outside the April/May and October/November public exam periods
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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.
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