NIOS Class 12th Exam 2024: Date Sheet (Out for Theory exam), Hall Ticket, Syllabus, Sample Papers

National Institute of Open Schooling 12th 2025 ( NIOS 12th )

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 10:48 IST

NIOS Class 12 Exam 2024: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to announce the NIOS 12th result 2024 October exam in December 2024. The board released the NIOS 12th date sheet October 2024 on October 1, 2024. The board began conducting the NIOS 12th exam 2024 session II on October 22, 2024. NIOS 12th exam was held till November 29, 2024. The board released the NIOS 12th admit card 2024 for Oct/Nov exam 2024 on September 13, 2024. The board released NIOS 12th date sheet 2024 for practical exam on September 3, 2024. NIOS 12th Practical exam 2024 was conducted from September 20 to October 7, 2024.

Latest update:

Dec 2: NIOS 10th, 12th April-May Exam 2025 Registration Began: Payment of Exam fees till Jan 10

Dec 2: NIOS Result 2024 October Exam: When will be NIOS 10th, 12th Result 2024 Released?

 The board released NIOS 12th result 2024 April exam on June 21, 2024. The board released the NIOS 12th hall ticket 2024 on March 28, 2024. NIOS 12th exam 2024 April session was held from April 6 to May 22, 2024. NIOS released the NIOS 12th date sheet 2024 PDF on the official website, sdmis.nios.ac.in. NIOS released the NIOS 12th date sheet 2024 for practical exam. NIOS will conduct the NIOS 12th exam 2024 in pen and paper mode. Students can download the NIOS Class 12 time table 2024 from our time table page. The board released the NIOS Class 12 Result 2023 on December 26, 2023 on the official website- nios.ac.in. Students can check the same using their roll number. 

The schedule for the NIOS 12th registration and payment of exam fee for April-May 2024 exam was released. For learners enrolled in stream I, Block I, and for eligible learners for exams prior to Oct-Nov 2023 exams, could register from November 21 to December 20, 2023 without late fee. They could register with a late fee of INR 100 per subject from December 21 to December 31, 2023. With a consolidated late fee of INR 1500 per learner, the registration could be done from January 1 to January 10, 2024.

The NIOS conducted the NIOS 12th exam 2023 October stream 2 from October 3 to November 8, 2023. The NIOS Board had released the NIOS Class 12 result April 2023 on June 23, 2023. NIOS Class 12 exam April 2023 was held from April 6 to May 8, 2023. The board had released the NIOS Class 12 date sheet April 2023 for theory exams on March 11, 2023. The NIOS 12th practical exam was held from March 16 to March 31, 2023.

The National Institute of Open Schooling had released the NIOS 12th Result 2022 for Oct/Nov exam cycle on January 20, 2023 on the official website- nios.ac.in. NIOS registration form was available on the official website - nios.ac.in. The examinations for these students are held in October/November 2023. Those who need NIOS 12th admission, have to check the official website - nios.ac.in/. Earlier, the NIOS Class 12 Result 2022 for Block-1 was declared online on June 14 for April exam. 

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Q:   When are the NIOS Class 12 exams 2025 scheduled?

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The NIOS Class 12 exam 2025 April session will be held in April/May 2025. NIOS Class 12 exams 2025 date sheet for April exam will be released by the board in March, 2025. The NIOS 12th time table 2025 will be released on the official website -sdmis.nios.ac.in/. Students can visit the official site and download the same in the PDF format. 

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Q:   How can I prepare for NIOS Exam?

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For NIOS exam, students have to learn by themselves. It is better if you start studying for the NIOS board exams as early as possible. To prepare for the NIOS exams, you must go through the important points. Try and understand the concept and then you can score well by writing answers in your own words. Clear all your doubts before the exams. It is advised to solve as many NIOS previous years' question papers as possible.

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Q:   Can I cheat in NIOS 12th board exam?

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NIOS board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year. So, you are advised to go through the NIOS 12th syllabus and solve as many previous years question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the NIOS board exams.

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Q:   Is the NIOS date sheet 2025 for practical exam released?

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No, NIOS date sheet 2025 for practical exam session I is not yet released. NIOS Class 10th and Class 12th practical exam will be held in March 2025.  Students can downlod the NIOS 10th date sheet 2025 and NIOS 12th date sheet 2025 for practical exam from the official website nios.ac.in/. They can also download the NIOS practical exam date sheet 2025 from our NIOS dates page. 

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NIOS 12th Result 2024

NIOS released the NIOS 12th result 2024 on June 21, 2024. All the candidates who appear for the examinations must visit the official website of NIOS to check their results by using their respective enrollment number. NIOS Board released the NIOS Class 12 Result October session on December 26, 2023. NIOS Class 12 result 2023 for April-May 2023 exam was released on June 23, 2023. 

NIOS 12th Pass Percentage

The pass criteria for Senior Secondary Course (Class 12) in a subject for NIOS is a minimum of 33% marks in the aggregate as well as separately in theory and practicals in the public examinations. 

Q:   When will the NIOS result 2024 Class 12 be declared?

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NIOS Result 2024 Class 12 for Oct/Nov session will be released in December 2024. Students can check NIOS Class 12 result 2024 on the official website: NIOS. AC. In. They have to enter their enrollment numbers to check the NIOS result 2024 Class 12. The NIOS 12th Class result 2024 April includes details like subject-wise marks, total marks, and qualifying status of NIOS 12th exams 2024. The NIOS Class 12 result 2024 can be checked via SMS and Digilocker. NIOS Result 2024 Class 12 for April/May session was released on June 21, 2024.

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Q:   Is NIOS result 2024 Class 12 date out?

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NIOS result 2024 Class 12 October exam date is not released. The National Institute of Open Schooling NIOS released the NIOS 12th result 2024 for April/May exams on June 27, 2024 on the official website. Students have to visit the official website of NIOS and enter the required credentials. They can also check the NIOS 12th result 2024 by SMS and Digilocker facility. Students must secure their NIOS Result 2024 Class 12 provisional marksheet for immediate references.

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Q:   What are the different ways of checking the NIOS Result 2024 class 12?

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There are multiple ways in which a candidate can check his/her NIOS result 2024 Class 12. These modes are the official website, Digilocker, and SMS. For the first two modes, candidates need Internet connectivity. For the third mode, they just need a functional mobile number. To check the result online, students have to visit the official result portal of NIOS. Results. NIOS. AC. In. Then they have to enter the enrollment number and captcha and click on submit.

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Q:   How to check NIOS result 2024 Class 12?

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Students can follow the below steps to check the Class 12 NIOS result 2024. 

  • Visit the official result portal of NIOS - results.nios.ac.in/home/public-exam
  • Enter the enrollment number and captcha and click on 'submit'.
  • NIOS 12th Result 2024 page will be displayed.
  • Download the NIOS Result 2024 Class 12
  • Students must take a print out of their NIOS Result 12th Class 2024 for future references.
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NIOS 12th Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIOS 12th 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Dec '24

NIOS 12th Result 2024

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

22 Oct '24 -

29 Oct '24

Conduct of NIOS Class 12 exams 2024

Sep '24 - Oct '24

Conduct of NIOS Class 12 Practical exams 2024

NIOS Class 12 Highlights

Features Details
Full Name National Institute of Open Schooling 12th Examination
Frequency of exams Twice a year (April and October)
Mode of Exam Offline
Exam Duration 3 Hours

About NIOS 12th 

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) conducts NIOS Class 12th examinations twice a year, in March-April and October. 

The admissions for Block-I usually start during mid-March and continue until the mid of September for the March-April examinations, while for the October examinations, the admissions commence from the very next day the Block-I admission concludes, i.e, mid of September until the mid of March of the following year. 

Q:   What is the procedure to get admission into NIOS?

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NIOS admissions take place online through the official website of NIOS. A learner has three options. He/she can register online directly through the official website of NIOS. AC. In. Visit his/her the nearest AI (Study Centre)/Facilitation Centre and take help for online registration. Visit the concerned Regional Centre of NIOS and take help for online registration.
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Q:   Can I appear for IIT JEE exam if I do 12th from NIOS?

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If you complete your class 12th from NIOS then also you are eligible to appear for JEE Mains exam.
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Q:   How many times can NIOS aspirants take the examinations at the senior secondary level?

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For Public Examination at the Senior Secondary level, NIOS learner may take nine or fewer chances to successfully complete the course during the validity period of admission. Improvement exams will be conducted for the students who did not get passing marks in one or more than one subjects. The NIOS Board will announce the dates of the improvement or supplementary exam, after the release of NIOS result of each session. Students have to apply for the same online, They should also pay the required fees.
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Q:   Do the top colleges across India accept or recognize the NIOS 12th scores?

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Yes, majority of the top colleges or institutes across India accept the candidature of the students belonging to the NIOS Board. However, the students must fulfil other eligibility criteria of the colleges they are planning to take admission. The Secondary/Senior Secondary certificates obtained from NIOS have the same recognition as certificates issued by other Boards. NIOS is vested with the authority to conduct Public Examinations at Class 10 and Class 12 level video government. Of India's resolution. Further, all the Boards either National or State including NIOS are following the National Curriculum Framework (2005). Hence the 10th and the 12thCertificates of NIOS are equivalent to the Secondary and the Senior Secondary Certificate of other Boards.
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NIOS 12th Important Dates 2024

Events Dates
NIOS 12th Admission for Block-I (April session) 16-Sep-2023 to 15-Mar-2024
NIOS Class 12th exams theory 2024 April 6 to May 22, 2024
Release of NIOS Hall Ticket 2024

March 2024*

Release of NIOS 12th Result 

For Oct/Nov session 2023: January 2024*

For Apr/May session 2024: June 2024

NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2024

NIOS released NIOS 12th date sheet 2024 on October 1, 2024. The block 2 exams will be held in pen and paper mode. NIOS released the NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet 2024 for the October examinations online. Students must keep visiting the official NIOS website for such updates. NIOS 12th practical exam was held from March 11 to March 27, 2024.

Read: NIOS Marksheet Download 2023 Class 10, 12

NIOS 12th Eligibility

To appear for the NIOS 12th examinations 2024, the learners should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • The student should be at least 15 years old to apply for NIOS 12th admission 2023-24.
  • The learner should have passed the secondary (10th) exams successfully
  • The learner should be enrolled with NIOS
  • The learner should be able to produce a Secondary class pass certificate from NIOS/recognised Board along with address proof and two latest passport-size photographs
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Q:   Is the NIOS hall ticket 2025 for Class 12 theory exam released?

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No, NIOS will release the NIOS 12th Hall Ticket 2025 for theory exam in March 2025. Students can visit sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket and download the NIOS hall ticket 2025 for Class 12 theory exams. NIOS 12th hall ticket 2025 for theory exams are usually released one or two weeks before the exam. Students have to carry the NIOS 12th admit card 2025 on all the exam days. The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) had released the NIOS 12th admit card 2024 for April/May theory exams on the official website on March 28, 2024. 

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Q:   How to download NIOS 12th question papers?

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NIOS will release the NIOS 12th sample papers and the previous year's question papers on the official website. Students will be able to download the NIOS Class 12 Sample papers by visiting the official website of NIOS. They can also check the NIOS 12th sample papers on this page. They are advised to solve and learn the sample papers. This will help them to improve their scores for the NIOS 12th exams. 

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Q:   When will the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025 be released?

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The NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025 will be published in March 2025, on the official website. Students have to visit the official website to download the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025. They are advised to download and save the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release separate date sheet for practical examination. 

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Q:   When will the NIOS Class 12th admit card 2024 be released?

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The NIOS Class 12 Admit Card 2024 theory was released on September 12, 2024. NIOS admit card for Oct/Nov 2024 exam was released on the official website. Students have to visit the official website and download the NIOS 12th Admit Card 2024. Students have to visit sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket and enter enrollment number. 

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NIOS Class 12th Syllabus

Students preparing for the NIOS Class 12 examinations must carefully go through the NIOS Class 12 Syllabus and chalk out their study schedule accordingly. 

Q:   How will I get the original mark sheet of the NIOS 12th exam?

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The M and M Unit, Department of Evaluation, NIOS prepares the NIOS class 10 and NIOS Class 12 marksheet. NIOS Marksheet will be issued to successful students only. They have to visit the respective Accredited Institute (AIs) soon after the NIOS Result 2023 Class 10 and NIOS Result 2023 Class 12, to collect their mark sheets. Students will receive the original mark sheet 6 months after the NIOS results. There is a provision for students to get the NIOS duplicate Marksheet. Once the NIOS Result 2023 Class 12 is announced online, NIOS will send the original mark sheet alongside the documents such as Migration Certificate and Pass Certificate to the candidates address by post.
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Q:   Is it mandatory to go through the NIOS 12th syllabus?

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Students are advised to go through the NIOS 12th syllabus. This will help them to get an idea on the topics to be learned. It will also help them to know the marking scheme.  Understanding the syllabus helps students to boost the preparation. Knowing the NIOS syllabus helps students to know what to learn and what not to. Thus they can save time by learning only the required topics. 

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Q:   How many groups are there for NIOS 12th subjects?

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NIOS has divided the subjects for class 12 into six groups namely Group A, B, C, D, E and F. Group A consists language subjects.  Other groups include subjects from Science, Commerce, Humanities and others. Each student has to select a minimum 5 subjects in total while applying for NIOS admission 2023. It is mandatory to choose one language subject from group A and other subjects can be chosen from any group.

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Q:   How to download NIOS 12th syllabus?

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Students can follow the steps below to download the NIOS 12th syllabus 2024.

  • Visit the official website at nios.ac.in
  • Click on the link to the student information section
  • Then select the option of NIOS senior secondary syllabus
  • The next page will open on the screen. Click on the relevant link of NIOS 12th syllabus as per subject
  • Now, download the pdf file opened on the screen
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NIOS Class 12th Exam Pattern

All the students preparing for the NIOS Class 12 examinations must go through the complete NIOS 12th exam pattern for Class 12 to get an insight into the marking scheme and the type of questions asked. It would help them in strategising their studies and study accordingly. Exam pattern would also help the students in allocating time wisely according to the weightage of the topics in each subject.

Q:   What are the subjects available for the NIOS Senior Secondary Course (Class 12)?

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Following are the subjects available at the senior secondary level course. They are Hindi English Bengali, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, Sanskrit, Gujarati, and Punjabi. It also include Persian, Arabic, Malayalam, Mathematics, Physics Chemistry Biology History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Painting, Environmental Science, Mass Communication, Data Entry Operations, Introduction to Law, Library and Information Science, Veda Adhyan, Sanskrit Vyakaran, Bharatiya Darshan, Sanskrit Sahitya, Physical Education and Yog, Military Studies, Military History and Early Childhood Care and Education. The NIOS offers 41 subjects including 12 languages for 12th grade. NIOS has divided the subjects for class 12 into six groups namely Group A, B, C, D, E and F. Group A consists language subjects while other groups include subjects from Science, Commerce, Humanities and others. Each student has to select a minimum 5 subjects in total while applying for NIOS admission. It is mandatory to choose one language subject from group A and other subjects can be chosen from any group.
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Q:   What are the passing marks required in the NIOS 12th exams?

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Candidates should secure minimum 33% of the total marks for passing the NIOS Class 12 exam. The passing mark requirement for each subject at NIOS is similar to that of CBSE. According to the official website of the NIOS Board, the passing criteria are as follows: 1. For the secondary course, you need to score a minimum of 33% in the aggregate. Your score can be in theory plus practical (where applicable). 2. For senior secondary, you need to score at least 33% separately in the practical and theory exams. 3. Also, your total score for each subject must be 33% in at least five subjects with one language paper.
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Q:   What is the NIOS 12th Class Exam Pattern?

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For NIOS 12th exam, each subject paper will be conducted for 100 Marks. This 100 marks involve theory, internal, and practical components. The internal assessment will have a weightage of 10 marks, and the practical exam will carry 30 marks. The time duration of the NIOS board exam is 3 Hours. Students should understand the NIOS exam pattern and prepare accordingly. The grading of subjects is made of two parts, Tutor Marked Assignments, or TMAs and the final examinations.

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Q:   What is the minimum age to take NIOS admission in the Senior Secondary Course?

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The minimum age limit for NIOS 12th Admission is 15 years. A student has to complete 15 years to take admission in the Senior Secondary Course. Also he/she should have completed secondary course (10th Class) from a recognised board. Those who could not continue studies after passing 10th class can also apply for NIOS 12th. There is no maximum age limit to apply for admission to NIOS board. Those having long gap in the study after 10th, can also apply for NIOS 12th.
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NIOS 12th Admit Card 2024

NIOS released the NIOS 12th hall ticket for theory exam 2024 Oct/Nov on the official website. The NIOS 12th Admit Card for practical exam was released on Sept 12, 2024. All the students appearing for the NIOS 12th examinations must visit the official website of NIOS to download the NIOS hall ticket 2024.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to carry the NIOS 12th admit card 2025 for public exam?

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Yes, students should carry the NIOS admit card 2025 for board exam. The NIOS 12th admit card 2025 will be available for download on the official website of the NIOS. The NIOS admit card is an important document that the students need to carry for their NIOS class 12th board exams. Failing to produce the NIOS 12th admit card at the examination centre, the students will not be allowed to appear for their exams. The NIOS admit card for class 12th mention the personal details of the student along with the information related to the examination centre, centre code, day and date of examination, etc. 

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Q:   Where can I get the NIOS 12th Admit card?

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NIOS will release the NIOS 12th admit card 2025 for theory exams on the official website in March 2025. The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release the NIOS hall ticket Class 12 practical exam 2025 April/May at sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket in. Students can download the NIOS 12th Admit card 2025 from the official website. It is a mandatory document that students should carry for the NIOS Class 12 exam. NIOS released the NIOS 12th admit card 2024 for theory exams on the official website on March 28, 2024.

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Q:   Can I appear in NIOS 12th exams without admit card?

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No, you will not be allowed to write the NIOS 12th exam without the admit card. Hence, it is suggested that you remember to carry this document of utmost importance, otherwise you either be wasting your time to get it from home or will miss the exam and awarded zero in the subject. 

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Q:   What to do if there are errors in NIOS 12th Admit Card?

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In case of any errors in NIOS 12th admit card 2024, students must report to the higher authorities. They should get it rectified as early as possible. Students are advised to verify the details in the NIOS 12th admit card. If errors are not corrected, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam. There should not be any spelling mistake in the student details.

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NIOS 12th Question Papers

The National School of Open Schooling (NIOS) releases the NIOS 12th question papers on its official website, nios.ac.in. Students enrolled in NIOS 12 can use previous year’s question papers and answers to understand the grading structure, difficulty level, and key topics. 

NIOS 12th Science subjects List

Following are the NIOS 12th Science subjects.

Subjects  Codes
Mathematics 311
Physics 312
Chemistry 313
Biology 314
Computer Science 330
Environmental Science 333

NIOS 12th Arts subjects List

Subjects  Codes
History 315
Geography 316
Political Science 317
Home Science 321
Psychology 328
Sociology 331
Painting 332
Mass Communications 335
Tourism 337
Introduction to Law 338
Library & Information Science 339
Military History 375
Military Studies 374
Physical Education and Yog 373
Early Childhood Care And Education 376

NIOS 12th Commerce subjects list

Subjects  Codes

Economics

318

Business Studies

319

Accountancy

320

Economics

318

Business Studies

319

Data Entry Operations

336

 

Q:   What are the benefits of solving NIOS sample papers?

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Solving the NIOS sample papers will help students to improve their speed of solving the questions. It will also help them to be familiar with the type of questions asked for the NIOS exam.  It will help them to experience the real time scenario of the NIOS exam and thus attend the board exam in a stress free manner. In addition, it helps students to achieve better results. It will also improve their confidence to face the NIOS exam.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to solve NIOS 12th previous year question papers?

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Students are advised to solve and practice the NIOS 12th previous year question papers and sample papers. This helps them to understand the NIOS exam pattern. It will also help them to know the difficulty level, marking scheme and the type of questions asked in the NIOS 12th exam. In addition, practicing the sample papers will help students to improve their scores. Students can download the NIOS 12th sample papers from the official website. 

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Q:   What are the courses offered by NIOS?

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Following are the courses offered by NIOS. Open Basic Education (OBE) Programme, which includes following three levels courses (I) OBE 'A' Level Course -Equivalent to class III (ii) OBE 'B' Level Course -Equivalent to class V (iii) OBE 'C' Level Course -Equivalent to class VIII a) Academic Courses (I) Secondary Course-Equivalent to class XII Senior Secondary Course-Equivalent to class XII b) Vocational Education Courses c) Life Enrichment Programmes.
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Q:   Where can I get the NIOS 12th previous year question papers?

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Students can find the previous year NIOS 12th question papers on the official website - nios.ac.in. They can download the previous year NIOS question papers from the official website. 

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NIOS 12th Preparation Tips

Students should prepare well for the NIOS 12th examination. They are advised to follow the following NIOS 12th preparation tips so that they can score good marks in the NIOS 12th exam. 

  • Understand the syllabus.
  • Learn the prescribed text books.
  • Solve and learn previous year question papers.
  • Make short notes of each chapter.
  • Maintain a positive attitude.

List of Boards Recognising NIOS Examinations and Certification

ANDHRA PRADESH

  • Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh
    Conditions: Pass with five subjects namely English one major Indian language, Mathematics, Science and Social Science with 35% marks may be treated as equivalent to S.S.C awarded by AP Board of Secondary Education.
  • Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education

ASSAM

  • Assam Higher Secondary Education Council

BIHAR

  •  Bihar Intermediate Education Council

DELHI

  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
    Conditions: Secondary: Must have passed in five written subjects of external examination at one and the same siting and that these five subjects must include English, a Second language and three other written subjects.
    Senior Secondary: Provided that the candidate had obtained pass marks in English and three other written subjects at one and the same sitting.

GOA

  • Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

HARYANA

  • Haryana Board of School Education
    ConditionsSecondary: Must have passed Hindi, English (compulsory) and Math, Social Science, Science and optional subjects that a student has taken.
    Senior Secondary: Pass all subjects which are according to Board Syllabus, i.e. Hindi, English (compulsory) and any three other subjects that the student has taken.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

  • HP Board of Secondary Education
    Conditions: Provided Secondary students have offered any four subjects out of English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science and Social Science and any one subject out of (a) Sanskrit/Urdu/Tamil/Telugu (b) one elective subject, and Senior Secondary Students have offered English plus three electives, to be chosen from one of the following; (a) Humanities; (b) Science; (c) Commerce.

JAMMU & KASHMIR

  • The Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education, New campus, Bemina, Sri Nagar 190010

JHARKHAND

  • Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi

MADHYA PRADESH

  • Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal -462011

MAHARASHTRA

  • Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune.
    Conditions: For admission to Higher Secondary: Passing NIOS secondary with five subjects with English as one of the subjects.

MEGHALAYA

  • Meghalaya Board of School Education, Tura-794001

MIZORAM

  • Mizoram Board of School Education, Aizwal-796012

NAGALAND

  • Nagaland Board of School Education, Kohima

 Condition/s: Pass in Five Subjects.

ORISSA

  • Board of Secondary Education
  • Council of Higher Secondary Education, Bhubaneswar-751013
    Condition/s: Passing NIOS Senior Secondary with two languages, i.e. English and any other language including Alternate English along with three other optional subjects.

PUNJAB

  • Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)

RAJASTHAN

  • Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer-305001
    Condition/sSecondary: Pass in five subjects namely Hindi, English, Social Science, Science and Mathematics
    Senior Secondary: Pass in five subjects namely Hindi, English plus other three subjects.

TRIPURA

  • Tripura Board of Secondary Education, Tripura

UTTAR PRADESH

  • UP Board of High School & Intermediate Education, Allahabad - 211001
    Condition: Secondary: Pass in minimum 6 (six) subjects; Senior Secondary: Pass in minimum 5 (five subjects)

UTTRANCHAL

  • Uttaranchal Shiksha Evm Priksha Parished, Ramnagar, Nainital
    Condition: Passed with six subjects at Secondary level.

WEST BENGAL

  • Government of West Bengal School Education Department
    Condition: Compulsory subjects in the examination similar to those in the Madhyamik Examination under West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and cleared the compulsory and minimum number of Elective subjects as stipulated for the Higher Secondary Examination under West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination.
  • West Bengal Board of Secondary Education

Note: Pass in a minimum of five subjects is the prerequisite condition for admission in all Boards unless otherwise stated.

Q:   Is it easy to clear NIOS exam?

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Students can clear the NIOS exam with a lot of ease if you are familiar with the pattern of NIOS. They can also understand the difficulty level of questions with the help of previous year papers. And the study hours will have a direct impact on the NIOS result. With proper preparation and planning, students can easily clear the NIOS exam. They should follow the syllabus properly.

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Q:   How can I score good marks in the NIOS exam?

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You should have thorough knowledge of the text books. Through hard work and proper learning, one can clear all the subjects. Make short notes of every chapter with important formulas and points. Solving the previous year NIOS question papers will also help to clear the NIOS exam. Write and practice problems in Mathematics and Science. Regular revision is very important to score good marks in the NIOS exam.

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Q:   What are the prep tips for NIOS exam?

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Making a study schedule helps in covering each subject and the important topics. Stusents can Attend Personal Contact Program (PCP) classes. Solving previous years’ NIOS 10th question papers prepares the students in completing the paper on time. Make notes while learning figures, formulae and important points. It helps in learning faster and notes come handy in revision. Students must stick to their study plan and keep themselves motivated. Students must go through the entire syllabus thoroughly and also the NIOS 10th exam pattern to chalk out the study schedule and complete the syllabus well in time.

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Q:   How can I prepare for NIOS Exam?

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For NIOS exam, students have to learn by themselves. It is better if you start studying for the NIOS board exams as early as possible. To prepare for the NIOS exams, you must go through the important points. Try and understand the concept and then you can score well by writing answers in your own words. Clear all your doubts before the exams. It is advised to solve as many NIOS previous years' question papers as possible.

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Q:   How many times does the NIOS conduct exams for class 12?

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NIOS 12th public examinations are conducted twice in a year. One exam is held in March/April and other exam in Oct/Nov. Students can visit the official website at NIOS. AC. In. For more information. The NIOS 12th exam April 2023 started on April 6. It concluded on May 8, 2023. The date sheet for the NIOS 12th exam April/May was out in March 2023.
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Q:   How safe is the Digilocker mode for checking the NIOS result 12th class 2024?

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The Digilocker mode can be considered quite safe for the candidates as it requires two layers of login, which are the online credentials, followed by the OTP. Hence, candidates may be assured of the safety feature of the Digilocker. Students have to register themselves on DigiLocker. They will have to enter mobile number or Aadhaar card number which is linked to a working mobile number. They will receive an OTP for confirmation.
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Q:   How different is NIOS from any other institution for providing education?

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The NIOS follows the approach of teaching which is learner centric, through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Mode. It offers a wide range of subjects when compared to any other formal schooling programme. The students are free to choose subject combination as per their wish. The students learn at their own pace with the help of specially designed Self Learning Materials (SLM). Learning is supplemented by audio-video and face to face contact classes which are held at the study centres on holidays and weekends. The students can appear in examination in their subjects as per their preparation.
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Q:   Can an aspirant change their NIOS study centre?

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A learner must choose his/her Study Centre/AI very carefully. In case a learner wishes to change his/her Study Centre from one centre to another centre, they will have to apply online through E-Service. The learner have to upload valid reasons and documents. Also there is a fee of INR 400 for the same. Students have to pay via online.
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Q:   What if there is a mistake in my NIOS 12th mark sheet?

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There are chances of any misprint or error in the NIOS 12th mark sheet pertaining to either personal details or marks. Then the candidates need to contact the NIOS officials immediately. They should request the authorities to issue a fresh mark sheet. They should get the errors rectified as early as possible. Hence students are advised to verify the NIOS marksheet soon they receive it.
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For NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) On-Demand Examinations (ODE), the registration usually begins a few months prior to the exam dates. For exams held between January and March, the registration typically starts around October or November.

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Rupesh Katariya

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Yes, using the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to appear can help you get better grades. NIOS permits students who have finished Class 12 but wish to finish the course in particular topics or raise their grades. Exam registration is available for the subjects you wish to study more. Beca

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Kritika Kumari

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No, you will not be allowed to write the NIOS 12th exam without the admit card. Hence, it is suggested that you remember to carry this document of utmost importance, otherwise you either be wasting your time to get it from home or will miss the exam and awarded zero in the subject. 

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Salviya Antony

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In Coimbatore, there are several colleges that offer programs in fashion designing and psychology that accept the NIOS 12th certificate. Here are a couple of options:

 

PSG College of Arts & Science: This college offers a Bachelor of Science in Costume Design and Fashion. They have a well-established

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Partibha Kataria

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NIOS board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year. So, you are advised to go through the NIOS 12th syllabus and solve as many previous years quest

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