What are Different Streams in NIOS? Explain Stream(1-2-3-4)

NIOS Stream 1: Freshers

Enrollment for Stream-1 is available to all students online at any time throughout the year. The first enrollment period (Block 1) runs from March 16 to September 15, while the second period (Block 2) extends from September 16 to March 15. Students enrolled in Block I are permitted to take the examination in April of the following year, whereas those in Block II are eligible for the examination in October of the following year.

More about NIOS Stream 1

• This stream is for new students who are enrolling in NIOS for the first time.

• NIOS admissions typically occur in two blocks per year.

• Online admissions for NIOS Secondary and NIOS Senior Secondary courses are open to all eligible learners. NIOS admissions forms can be filled 24/7 throughout the year.

• To apply, learners must upload the necessary documents and a photograph to the online admission form. Those seeking Transfer of Credit (TOC) should also send their original failed marksheet with reference/enrollment number to their nearest NIOS Regional Centre.

• Students admitted through the online process will be assigned to a NIOS Study Centre (AI) based on their preference and seat availability.

NIOS Stream 2: Repeaters (October Exam)

Learners in this stream can appear for the NIOS Secondary or Senior Secondary Public Examinations in October-November. This online admission stream is for learners who:

• Have passed the Secondary exam from a recognized board and want to take up to 4 subjects to upgrade their qualifications.

• Appeared for but failed the Secondary or Senior Secondary exam from a recognized board and met the age and address requirements.

To apply, learners must upload their failed marksheet or admit card, along with other necessary documents and a photo, to the online admission form. Those who applied for Transfer of Credit (TOC) must also send their original failed marksheet with reference number to their nearest NIOS Regional Centre.

NIOS Stream 3: Repeaters (On-Demand Exam - Secondary Level)

Online admissions are open year-round for learners wishing to appear in the Secondary level On-Demand Examination System (ODES) of NIOS. Eligible learners include those who:

• Have passed the Secondary exam from a recognized board and seek to upgrade their qualifications by studying one to four subjects.

• Appeared for but failed, or were eligible but unable to appear for, the Secondary level exam from a recognized board and wish to take the NIOS Secondary ODES.

• Meet the age and address requirements.

To apply, upload your failed marksheet or admit card, along with required documents and a photo, to the online admission form. If you've applied for Transfer of Credit (TOC), send your original failed marksheet with reference number to:

Online Cell, NIOS Room No. 408, A-24-25, Institutional Area Sector-62, NOIDA-201309, Uttar Pradesh

Currently available Secondary ODES subjects:

• Hindi (201)

• English (202)

• Sanskrit (209)

• Mathematics (211)

• Science & Technology (212)

• Social Science (213)

• Economics (214)

• Business Studies (215)

• Home Science (216)

• Psychology (222)

• Indian Culture & Heritage (223)

• Painting (225)

• Data Entry Operations (229)

NIOS Stream 4: Repeaters (On-Demand Exam - Senior Secondary Level)

Open year-round, this stream is for learners who:

• Have passed Senior Secondary or higher from a recognized board or university and want to take 1-4 subjects to upgrade their qualifications.

• Appeared for but failed, or were eligible but unable to appear for, the Senior Secondary exam from a recognized board and wish to take the NIOS Senior Secondary ODES.

• Meet the age and address requirements

To apply, upload the failed marksheet or admit card, along with the required documents and a photo, to the online admission form. If you've applied for Transfer of Credit (TOC), send the original failed marksheet with reference/enrollment number to:

Online Cell, NIOS Room No. 408, A-24-25, Institutional Area Sector-62, NOIDA-201309, Uttar Pradesh

Available Senior Secondary ODES subjects:

• Hindi (301)

• English (302)

• Sanskrit (309)

• Mathematics (311)

• Physics (312)

• Chemistry (313)

• Biology (314)

• History (315)

• Geography (316)

• Political Science (317)

• Economics (318)

• Business Studies (319)

• Accountancy (320)

• Home Science (321)

• Psychology (328)

• Sociology (331)

• Painting (332)

• Environmental Science (333)

• Mass Communication (335)

• Data Entry Operations (336)

• Introduction to Law (338)

Streams in NIOS- Important Instructions

• Learners registering for Streams 3 and 4 can only take the On-Demand Exam. They cannot appear in the regular October/November or April/May NIOS exams.

• All learners are eligible for Transfer of Credit (TOC) as outlined in Section 2.6.

• Learners in Streams 2, 3, or 4 who wish to take subjects different from their previous board must pay an additional Rs 720 per subject, in addition to NIOS registration, exam, and TOC fees.

• Authentication: Choose one of the following as proof of identity: Aadhaar number, Aadhaar enrollment number, passport number, ration card number, bank account number, or other valid government ID. Upload a scanned copy of the chosen document.