NIOS Class 12 Exam Date:31 Oct' 25 - 31 Oct' 25
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) announced the Class 12 results for its April–May 2025 public exams on June 16, 2025. The board will soon announce the NIOS 10th result for 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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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.
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 2025 |
NIOS Class 10 improvement exam date 2025 | October/November 2025 |
NIOS Class 12 improvement exam date 2025 | October/November 2025 |
NIOS 10th improvement result date | January 2026 |
NIOS 12th improvement result date | January 2026 |
Re-evaluation/rechecking application date | Within 15 days after the result |
Re-evaluated result date | Within 60 days from the date of application |
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, 2025 | |
Late Registration 1 | August 1 – August 15, 2025 | Rs 260 extra per subject |
Late Registration 2 | August 16 – August 31, 2025 | Rs 520 extra per subject |
Final Late Window | September 1 – September 15, 2025 | Rs 910 extra per subject |
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 2025" 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 2025 and the NIOS sample papers 2025.
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
On Question asked by student community
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!!
Hi dear candidate,
You can find the NIOS class 12th Business Studies and home science question papers on our official website that you can download.
Kindly refer to the links attached below:
NIOS Question Papers 2025-26: Download 10th, 12th Previous Year Paper Here
NIOS 12th Business Studies Question Paper April 2023
NIOS 12th Home Science Question Paper April 2023
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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:
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!!
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