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National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

Department / Authority: National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), MoE

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What this service does

Official national portal for flexible open distance schooling admissions for Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary), On-Demand Examinations (ODE), and vocational courses.

Who can use it / Eligibility

Minimum age 14 years for Class 10 (Secondary) and minimum age 15 years with passed Class 10 for Class 12 (Senior Secondary). No upper age limit.

What you'll need (Documents Required)

  • 1Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport (Proof of Identity & Date of Birth)
  • 2Class 8/9 Certificate or self-certificate (for Class 10 admission)
  • 3Class 10 Pass Certificate & Marksheet (for Class 12 admission)
  • 4Recent passport-size colour photograph and signature scan
  • 5Transfer of Credit (TOC) original marksheet (if claiming credit from CBSE/State Board)

How it works (Step-by-Step)

  1. 1
    Visit sdmis.nios.ac.in and click 'Admission' -> 'Secondary / Sr. Secondary'.
  2. 2
    Select State/UT, Identity Type, and enter basic personal details.
  3. 3
    Choose your subjects (minimum 5 subjects including at least 1 language) and preferred Study Centre (AI).
  4. 4
    Upload photo, signature, identity proof, and previous academic marksheet.
  5. 5
    Pay the registration fee online through payment gateway to download your Student Identity Card.

Key Service Facts

Statutory Fees

₹1,800 for 5 subjects (General Male) / ₹1,450 (Female) / ₹1,200 (SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen) + exam fees.

Processing Time

15 to 30 Days (Instant provisional enrollment + Study material dispatched to address)

Helpline

1800-180-9393 (Toll-Free NIOS Student Support Centre)

Verified Source

Every URL, document list, and fee requirement is verified against gov.in or nic.in portals. (sdmis.nios.ac.in).

Last verified: 17 Sept 2026
Source: National Institute of Open Schooling, Ministry of Education
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