NIOS Board Exam 2025: NIOS Class 10th, 12th Date Sheet, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, PYQP, Result

Samia Miraj

Updated On: September 24, 2024 03:08 PM

NIOS Board Exam 2025 is conducted throughout an academic year in different cycles. Recently, NIOS authorities have also made available on-demand examination options for students to pass the exams at their own pace. 
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About NIOS Board

The National Institute of Open Learning was created to provide a platform for students who are not able to attend school like regular students. Under NIOS, students can register themselves for Secondary And Higher secondary exams online. The registration forms are submitted throughout the years with the help of the respective Institute. Public examinations are conducted for 10th and 12th students twice per year.  A total of 9 examinations are offered to the students in a total of 5 years. Students can appear for the exams according to their preparation. An on-demand examination option is also provided for the students to appear for the exams. A bunch of language as well as elective subjects are available for both secondary and senior secondary classes to be chosen according to the interest of the students.

Check out more information about the NIOS board from the article given below:

About NIOS Class 10th

The National Institute of Open Learning provides a course that is similar to that of class 10th for most of the boards available in India. There is no upper age limit to take admission in class 10th however students must be 14 years of age to be eligible to sit for the secondary exam. Students are also free to choose their medium of instruction from the following languages Hindi, English, Urdu, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Sanskrit, and Kannada. NIOS 10th Board 2025 is usually conducted twice a year. Students can also appear for on-demand examinations according to the latest amendments made to the curriculum. Make sure to download the latest curriculum to prepare for the exam.

About NIOS Class 12th

Students who have completed class 10th exams from a recognized board can apply for class 12th exams directly. Even the students who have given NIOS 10th Board can apply for the NIOS 12th Board 2025 after 1 year gap. The subjects available for senior secondary board exams in NIOS are Hindi, English, Bengali, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Punjabi, Persian, Arabic, Malayalam, Sindhi, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Painting, Environmental Science, etc. Students can choose the subjects according to their choice.

NIOS Class 10, 12 Date Sheet 2025

Check the tentative NIOS 10th Date Sheet 2025 and NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025 here:

Class 10

Date

Subject

6th April 2025

Hindustani Sangeet

10th April 2025

Sanskrit

11th April 2025

Data Entry Operations

12th April 2025

Science and Technology

13th April 2025

Painting (Theory)

Sanskrit Vyakran

17th April 2025

Social Science

18th April 2025

English

19th April 2025

Psychology

Sanskrit Sahitya

20th April 2025

Accountancy

24th April 2025

Urdu

25th April 2025

Indian Culture & Heritage

26th April 2025

Mathematics

27th April 2025

Bengali

Marathi

Telugu

Gujarati

Kannada

Punjabi

Assamese

Nepali

Malayalam

Odia

Arabic

Persian

Tamil

Sindhi

29th April 2025

Business Studies

Bharatiya Darshan

1st May 2025

Hindi

2nd May 2025

Home Science

3rd May 2025

Economics

Veda Adhyayan

4th May 2025

Employability Skills

Entrepreneurship

Carnatic Sangeet

6th May 2025

Certificate in basic computing

Tailoring

Dress Making

Beauty culture and Hair care

Hair care and styling

8th May 2025

Hand & foot care

Bakery and confectionary

Certificate in desktop publishing

Class 12

Exam Date

Subject Name

April 6, 2025

Sanskrit, Early Childhood Care, and Education

April 10, 2025

Urdu

April 11, 2025

Painting(Theory)

April 12, 2025

Economics

April 13, 2025

Bengali, Tamil, Odiya, Gujarati, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian, Malayalam, Sindhi

April 17, 2025

Home Science

April 18, 2025

Physical Education and Yog, Sociology, Bharatiya Darshan, Tourism, Computer Science

April 19, 2025

Chemistry, Political Science, Mass Communication, Military Studies, Sanskrit Sahitya

April 20, 2025

Hindi

April 24, 2025

Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science

April 25, 2025

English

April 26, 2025

Introduction to Law, Military History, Veda Adhyayan, Biology, Accountancy

April 27, 2025

Psychology

April 28, 2025

Physics, History, Library, and Inform. Science, Sanskrit Vyakaran

April 29, 2025

Geography

May 2, 2025

Mathematics

May 3, 2025

Data Entry Operations (Th)

May 4, 2025

Business Studies

May 6, 2025

Housekeeping, Data Entry Operations, Web Development, CRM Domestic Voice, Catering Management, Hotel Front Office Operations, Computer and Office Applications

May 8, 2025

Food Processing, Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables, Web Designing and Development, Computer Hardware Assembly and Maint., Yog Assistant

NIOS Class 10, 12 Syllabus 2024-25

To download the NIOS 10th Syllabus 2024-25 and NIOS 12th Syllabus 2024-25 , follow the simple procedure given below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of NIOS at nios.ac.in/
  • Step 2: Click on the learner's corner option present on the menu bar.
  • Step 3: From the drop-down menu, click on study material.
  • Step 4: On the new page, select your course and download the syllabus accordingly.

NIOS Class 10, 12 Previous Year Question Papers

Despite conducting board exams twice yearly for both 10th and 12th, NIOS keeps changing the question pattern based on its marking scheme and syllabus. Question papers help students get good marks in the board exams because this is a great way to revise. From an applicant's perspective, they can write these question papers and self-assess their preparation for the next examinations. Students can download their subject-wise syllabus and sample question papers from the NIOS website to boost their practice. Students can even download the NIOS 10th 12th board question papers from the general information section of the student information page. It's located at the bottom of the web page.

Solving previous year's question papers is very beneficial to enhance examination preparations once students complete their syllabus and search for questions to assess their revision. Make sure to solve the question papers in the allotted period and work on your time management skills. Check out the NIOS 10th and 12th question papers from the tables given below:

Class 10

Check the NIOS Class 10 Previous Year Question Paper here:

Subject

Question Paper (April)

English

Download PDF

Mathematics

Download PDF

Science

Download PDF

Social Science

Download PDF

Class 12

Check the NIOS Class 12th Previous Year Question Papers here:

Subjects

Download Pdf

NIOS 12th Hindi Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th English Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Maths Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Physics Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Chemistry Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Biology Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th History Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Geography Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Pol Science Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Economics Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Business Studies Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Accountancy Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Computer Science Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Sociology Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Sanskrit Question Paper

Click here

NIOS Class 10, 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25

Students can refer to the NIOS 10th Exam Pattern 2025 and NIOS 12th Exam Pattern 2025 from the information given below:

Class 10

Subject Offered

Scheme of Studies

Group-A
Hindi(201), English(202), Bengali(203), Marathi(204), Telugu(205), Urdu(206), Gujarati(207), Kannada(208), Sanskrit(209), Punjabi(210), Assamese (228), Nepali(231), Malayalam(232), Odia(233), Arabic (235), Persian (236), Tamil (237), Sindhi (238
Group-B
Mathematics(211),Science and Technology(212), Social Science(213), Economics(214), Business Studies(215), Home Science(216), Data Entry Operation(E)(229), Psychology (222), Indian Culture & Heritage (223), Painting (225),Data Entry Operations (229), Accountacy (224),Hindustani Music (242),Carnatic Sangeet(243)

Indian Knowledge Tradition #

#Veda Adhyan (245), #Sanskrit Vyakaran (246), #Bharatiya Darshan (247), #Sanskrit Sahitya (248

Five Subjects with at least one language or at most two languages.

Two additional subject can also be taken.

Class 12

Subject Offered

Scheme of Studies

Group-A
Hindi(301), English(302), Bangla (303), Tamil (304), Odia (305), Urdu(306), Gujarati (307), Sanskrit (309), Punjabi (310)
Group-B
Mathematics(311), Home Science(321), Psychology(328), Geography(316), Economics(318), Business Studies(319), Painting (332), Data entry Operation(336)

Indian Knowledge Tradition#

Veda Adhyan#(345),Sanskrit Vyakaran#(346),Bharatiya Darshan#(347),Sanskrit Sahitya#(348)

Group-C
Physics(312), History(315), Library and Information Sc.(339),  Enviornmental Science(333),
Group-D
Chemistry(313), Political Science(317),Mass Communication (335),Military Studies(374)
Group-E
Biology(314), Accountancy(320),Introduction to Law (338),Military History(375),

Group-F
Computer Science(330), Sociology(331),  Tourism(337),Physical Education and Yog(373)
Learner can opt only one subject from each of Group C,D,E and F

Five Subjects with atleast one language or atmost two languages.

Two additional subject can also be taken.

NIOS Class 10, 12 Admit Card 2025

The admit cards will only be available for the students if they have paid the application fees for the exams conducted by the NIOS authorities. The students can download their admit cards by visiting the official website.

You can follow the simple procedure to download the NIOS 10th and 12th board admit card:

  • Step 1: You will have to visit the official website of NIOS at sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket
  • Step 2: The homepage will open on your screen and you have to click on the activated link of your choice.
  • Step 3: On the new page, enter all the details. Enter the enrolment number, hall ticket type
  • Step 4: Click on ‘submit’
  • Step 5: The NIOS 10th 12th Admit Card will appear on the screen

NIOS Class 10, 12 Preparation Tips 2025

There are a lot of preparation tips that the students must take into account when appearing for the NIOS Class 10 12 Board Exams. Check out some of the tips and tricks from the pointers given below:

  • The students must, first of all, go through the exam pattern and the exam syllabus to check the topics that will be coming in the board exams. You can download the exam pattern and the exam syllabus by visiting the official website of NIOS and clicking on the activated link.
  • The students must consider making a study plan that they will follow while appearing for the NIOS board exams. The study plan must have proper days allotted to every subject that the students have chosen for the board exams.
  • The students can consider revising for the board exams by taking into account question papers uploaded by the board of authorities on the official website. Make sure to download sample papers available on the official website.
  • The students must make notes while preparing for the board exams because these notes will help them to revise for the subjects easily. You can use your notes to do a quick revision.
  • Last but not least, we request the students take care of their mental health while preparing for the board exams because then only they will be able to get good marks in the board exams.

NIOS Class 10, 12 Result 2025

Students can download the NIOS 10th Result 2025 and NIOS 12th Result 2025 from the official website of the National Institute of open schooling. The result can be downloaded using the enrollment number and clicking on the activated link on the official website. The students can also check their results using the SMS or Digilocker platform. It is essential to download and save a copy of their results as this section is revised twice a year, and the result link remains active only for a month or two. The students can follow the simple procedure given below to successfully download the NIOS Class 10th And 12th Board Result 2025:

  • Step 1: Visit the official result portal of NIOS at results.nios.ac.in/
  • Step 2: Click on the activated link for the result.
  • Step 3: Enter the enrollment number and captcha
  • Step 4: Click on 'submit'. Download the result and take a printout for further use.

NIOS 10th 12th On-Demand Exams 2025

NIOS authorities have been working on on-demand examinations to make the environment of open learning more flexible. On-demand examinations are available for students so they can walk into an examination center and take this secondary and senior secondary examination whenever they feel ready. The computer will randomly generate a set of question papers, and questions will be provided to the student to attempt. The on-demand examination (ODE) will offer multiple advantages to the students as it provides them with more flexibility in terms of education and prevents stress. The ODE results are declared through the NIOS website during the last week of every month for the examination conducted during the preceding month. Check the procedure given below to apply for ODE:

  • Step 1: Visit the official portal of NIOS at nios.ac.in
  • Step 2: Under On-Demand Examination, click upon the Registration for Examination only for existing learners (at the bottom).
  • Step 3: Enter your Enrolment Number and click the Submit button (The registration is valid only for those students who have already taken admission)
  • Step 5: Fill out the registration form.
  • Step 6: Select your Exam Centre. The choice of Examination Centre can be your concerned Regional Centre or at the HQ NOIDA or the Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs)).
  • Step 7: Register only for those subjects for which you have taken admission.
  • Step 8: Now, complete the payment process.

NIOS Class 10, 12 Grading System 2025

Grades A to E are provided by NIOS based on the number of marks the students have achieved in the different subjects selected by them. Check out the grading system from the pointers given below.

  • Grade A: 80% and above
  • Grade B: 60% to 79%
  • Grade C: 40% to 59%
  • Grade D: 33% to 39%
  • Grade E: Below 33%

NIOS Class 10, 12 Passing Marks 2025

The following criteria will be followed by NIOS to declare the students pass or fail according to the marks that they have secured in the exam:

Course

Pass Criteria

Certification Criteria

Secondary Course

A minimum of 33% marks in the aggregate (Theory plus Practicals where applicable) in the public examination.

Pass in 5 subjects including at least one but not more than two languages

Senior Secondary Course

A minimum of 33% marks (separately in theory and Practicals in subjects having both and also in aggregate) in the public examination.

Pass in 5 subjects including at least one but not more than two languages

NIOS Board Exam 2025 is a great initiative for students who cannot attend regular classes due to personal reasons. Make sure to stay up to date with the curriculum and the exam pattern as uploaded on the official website of the National Institute of Open Schooling. Fill out the registration form according to the deadlines issued by the board authorities.

FAQs

What are the examination fees for NIOS on-demand examination?

For both secondary and senior secondary on-demand examinations, the students have to pay 500 rupees per subject and Rs 200 extra for the subjects which involve practical exams. The students also have to pay an additional Rs 50 for every online transaction.

What is the concept of NIOS on-demand examination?

NIOS has been working on the concept of on-demand examination since 2003 to provide a flexible environment to students. The on-demand examination is a basic concept where the student can walk into an examination center and give the exam whenever he or she feels ready.

What should be the ideal gap between the NIOS 10th and 12th exams?

As per the NIOS authorities, there should be a minimum two-year gap between passing the 10th and 12th exams. The students have to appear for the board exams after the appropriate interval. For example, if they passed the 10th board exam in 2021, they need to appear for the 12th board exam in 2023.

What are the passing marks under the NIOS 10th 12th Board?

According to the passing criteria presented by NIOS, the students need to secure a minimum of 33% marks in both practical and theory exams. Also, the aggregate total of the marks obtained in theory, practical, and TMA must be at least 33%.

Can I be admitted to colleges if I have a NIOS mark sheet?

NIOS is a highly esteemed education board in India that works under the Government of India. The mark sheet provided by the NIOS authorities is valid in India and abroad. With a NIOS mark sheet, the students will not only be admitted to institutes in India, but they will also be able to get an education worldwide. 

What are the essential documents to take admission to NIOS?

To take admission to NIOS, you need to submit your identification proofs, including your Aadhar Card and birth certificate. You must also submit passport-size photographs, and if you are being admitted to senior secondary, you must submit your class 10th mark sheet.

How can I prepare for the NIOS science stream exam?

To prepare for your NIOS science stream exam diligently, you must first consider a study plan which includes every topic in the science subject. Make sure to download the previous year's question papers which are uploaded on the official NIOS portal for the help of the students.

Is it difficult to pass the NIOS exam?

As per the experience of the students who have taken NIOS exams, it is said that NIOS exams are not very difficult. NIOS board benefits students who have failed their board exams and want a second chance to redeem themselves. 

How can I get admission under NIOS?

The admission procedure for NIOS is conducted entirely online. The students can also take help from their nearest internet cafe or study center to fill out their registration form. The students can register for the October and November cycle by visiting the official NIOS portal.

What is the NIOS board, and how do they conduct the exams?

NIOS is an open examination board for secondary and senior secondary exams, recognized by the Ministry of Education under the Government of India. NIOS conducts exams twice a year in an offline manner, and it also conducts on-demand exams for unsuccessful students.

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