NIOS 12th Science Exam Pattern 2020

The NIOS exam pattern 2020 for class 12th Science will give the students an insight into the types of questions asked as well as the marking scheme. Read the article to know more about the NIOS exam pattern 2020 for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

The NIOS has released the NIOS exam pattern 2020 for class 12th Science. The NIOS exam pattern will help the students in getting an insight into the marking scheme and the type of questions that will be asked in the NIOS 12th exam 2020. Students preparing for the NIOS 12th examination for Science must go through the NIOS exam pattern 2020 carefully and plan out their study schedule accordingly.

As per the released schedule, the NIOS exams will commence from April 1 and continue until April 30, 2020, tentatively.

NIOS Class 12th Science Pattern and Grading 

NIOS Science subject comprises 3 separate papers: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The marks distribution of each paper is given below for your reference:

NIOS Physics Class 12:

Given below are the optional modules for NIOS Physics Class 12th:

NIOS Chemistry Class 12:

Given below are the optional modules for NIOS Chemistry Class 12th:

NIOS Biology Class 12:

Given below are the optional modules for NIOS Biology Class 12th:

NIOS 12th Pass and Certification Criteria

NIOS 12th Science: Resources and Books

For the resources and books for the preparation of NIOS class 12 science (Senior Secondary), the students can register themselves on the official website of NIOS- nios.ac.in. The students have to be quite watchful in collecting books or sample papers as NIOS books are not available in the markets as other boards. 

The NIOS textbooks can be acquired directly from the website or can also be accessed at the time of registration. 

The resource system that NIOS provides includes study materials, NIOS curriculum and joint certification and orientation of resource persons and popularization of OBE (Open Basic Education). The study material is directly delivered to the student’s address. The students can also visit the official website for details regarding the textbooks and the study material. The study material can also be acquired from the registration centre. 

Students can also refer to the multiple guidebooks and sample papers that are available in the market by private publications. Books by  Neeraj Publications and Top's Publications are readily available in the market. These guide books come with explanatory answers for textbook questions. Some books also provide previous years’ solved papers. The guidebooks are also available online on Amazon, Trendmagnet, FindYourBooks.in. There are plenty of other reference books that the students can go through including books from RD Sharma, RS Agarwal, HC Verma, Gullybaba, JPH and many more. 

NIOS Preparation Tips for Class 12th exam

Below are some of the tips that will help the students in better preparation of the NIOS 12th Science exam-

• Coaching classes: Coaching classes guide the students in the right direction and provide more comfortable ways to complete the syllabus.
• Books/Guides: The NIOS textbooks are sufficient for clearing your exams. For thorough reading and understanding of the chapters, guide books provide a comprehensive explanation. TOP guides are best for all the subjects, but for subjects like Mathematics and Chemistry, most of the students prefer guides from JPH. 
• Solve previous years' papers: Previous years’ papers are a great way to get accustomed to the examination pattern. Practising/Solving papers helps a student in the revision of topics.
• Personal Contact Programme (PCP) classes: PCP classes are conducted by NIOS. They are very helpful in the clarification of doubts.
• Paper presentation: One of the most essential keys in scoring good marks is the presentation of the answers in the exam. Underlining and highlighting the important keywords, clearly specifying the main points in bullets are some of the important aspects which a student must follow during the exam. It can help in scoring some extra points.
• Practice: Practicing is the key to clear any exam successfully. Do not fall prey to the idea of finishing the syllabus at the last moment. Students must practice writing down the answers, practice drawings and also mathematical calculations. 

Frequently Asked Questions on NIOS 

Q. What does NIOS stand for?

A. NIOS stands for National Institute of Open Schooling.

Q. Is NIOS government-certified?

A. Yes, NIOS is government certified. 

Q. Are NCERT books enough for NIOS preparation?

A. No, since NIOS has a different syllabus, students must refer to NIOS textbooks and previous study materials for passing your examinations. 

Q. Does NIOS provide books? 

A. NIOS provides books to every student by delivering them on their postal address. 

Q. How many streams are in NIOS?

A. There are four streams in total in NIOS- Stream 1, Stream 2 Stream 3 and Stream 4. 

Q. What is the passing percentage for Class 12th NIOS students?

A. The passing criteria for the senior secondary course in a subject for NIOS is a minimum of 33% in theory and practicals separately. 

Q. Which is better NIOS or CBSE?

A. The ratio of students has a chance to score more in CBSE. In contrast, NIOS is about helping students who are not able to achieve regular studies. 

Q. Is NIOS valid to get government jobs? 

A. Yes, it is equivalent to CBSE and ICSE and counts valid for government jobs.

Q. How to take admission in Class XII in NIOS? 

A. To be eligible to get admission in class 12th, candidates need to pass class X examination and be in the age group of 15 years. 

Q. Can I do graduation from NIOS? 

A. No, NIOS does not provide any education at graduation level. 

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