The board has published the NIOS 12th date sheet for the April public exams, with theory exams scheduled from April 6 to May 8, 2023. Students can obtain the date sheet from sdmis.nios.ac.in, and all papers will begin at 2:30 PM and last for two or three hours, depending on the subject. The practical exams are set to take place between March 16 and March 31, 2023. Tentatively, the NIOS 12th hall ticket for the April session theory exam will be released in March 2023, while the results are expected to be announced in June 2023.
What is NIOS?
The National Institute of Open Schooling, formerly calld the National Open School, is a government-run board of school education in India. It provides distance learning options to students to adhere to the Right to Education law, making it a suitable alternative for those who cannot attend traditional schooling.
NIOS Admission 2023: Highlights
Below is a table containing general information regarding the NIOS Board:
Particulars |
Details |
Board Name |
National Institute of Open Schooling |
Acronym |
NIOS |
Exam Name |
NIOS Senior Secondary Examination |
Exam Dates |
April 2023 |
Inception |
1989 |
Headquarters |
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Location |
A 24/25, Institutional Area, Sector 62, Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh – 201309 |
Official Website |
nios.ac.in |
NIOS Date Sheet 2023
The NIOS has recently published the exam schedule for both theory and practical exams, and students can access the NIOS class 12 date sheet for theory exams of April session below.
Dates |
Subjects |
April 6, 2023 |
Sanskrit, Early Childhood Care, and Education |
April 10, 2023 |
Urdu |
April 11, 2023 |
Painting (Theory) |
April 12, 2023 |
Economics |
April 13, 2023 |
Bengali, Tamil, Odiya, Gujarati, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian, Malayalam, Sindhi |
April 17, 2023 |
Home Science |
April 18, 2023 |
Physical Education and Yog, Sociology, Bhartiya Darshan, Tourism, Computer Science |
April 19, 2023 |
Chemistry, Political Science, Mass Communication, Military Studies, Sanskrit Sahitya |
April 20, 2023 |
Hindi |
April 24, 2023 |
Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science |
April 25, 2023 |
English |
April 26, 2023 |
Introduction to Law, Military History, Veda Adhyayan, Biology, Accountancy |
April 27, 2023 |
Psychology |
April 28, 2023 |
Physics, History, Library, and Informatic Science, Sanskrit Vyakaran |
April 29, 2023 |
Geography |
May 2, 2023 |
Mathematics |
May 3, 2023 |
Data Entry Operations (Th) |
May 4, 2023 |
Business Studies |
May 6, 2023 |
Housekeeping, Data Entry Operations, Web Development, CRM Domestic Voice, Catering Management, Hotel Front Office Operations, Computer and Office Applications |
May 8, 2023 |
Food Processing, Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables, Web Designing and Development, Computer Hardware Assembly and Maintenance, Yog Assistant |
Below is the tabulated schedule for NIOS class 12 practical exams.
Exam Dates |
Subjects |
March 16 – March 19, 2023 |
Home Science (321), Biology (314), Geography (316), Painting (332), Computer Science (330), Mass Communication (335), Early Childhood Care & Education (376) |
March 20 – March 23, 2023 |
Chemistry (313), Physics (312), Environmental Science (333), Physical Education & Yog (373), Data Entry Operations (336), Library & Information Science (339) |
March 24 – March 27, 2023 |
Housekeeping (356), Catering Management (357), Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations (360), Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables (363), Web Designing & Development (622) |
March 28 – March 31, 2023 |
Computer and Office Applications (631), Data Entry Operations (632), Web Development (660), IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (651), CRM Domestic Voice (661), Computer Hardware Assembly & Maint. (663), Yog Assistant (667) |
How to download NIOS 12th Exam Date Sheet 2023?
To download the NIOS 12th exam date sheet for 2023, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of NIOS at sdmis.nios.ac.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the notification section and select the 'Notification for Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses April 2023' link.
Step 3: The date sheet PDF will open. Download the NIOS 12th exam date PDF.
Step 4: For future reference, take a printout of the date sheet.
NIOS Admit Card 2023
NIOS is expected to release the NIOS 12th hall tickets for April exams in March 2023. The hall ticket will contain crucial details such as the student's name, roll number, branch, exam center details, and more.
If any information on the hall ticket is incorrect, students are advised to notify NIOS immediately. The admit card can be accessed via the official website of NIOS.
How to download NIOS Class 12th Admit Card 2023?
To obtain the admit card for the practical exam, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of NIOS and navigate to the admit card section.
- Input the enrollment number and choose the admit card type.
- Click the 'Submit' button.
- The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and print the admit card for future use.
NIOS Admission 2022-2023: Class 12th
The application form for Stream 1 Block 1 of NIOS has been made available on the board's official website. The NIOS class 12 examinations are expected to take place in the first week of December 2022, and the registration form will be accessible roughly three months before the examination date. Interested candidates can register for NIOS admission by adhering to the guidelines provided below:
- Go to the official website of NIOS.
- Select ‘Admission – Secondary, Sr. Secondary and Vocational'.
- Choose the appropriate course, such as Secondary, Senior Secondary, ITI, Vocational, and so on.
- In the following page, click on ‘Click here for Procedure to fill Online Application'.
- Thoroughly go through the step-by-step procedure that appears on the screen.
- Carefully adhere to the instructions provided on the website.
NIOS Class 12th Admission Dates 2022-2023
Below is a table that contains the complete admission schedule for the 2022-23 academic year, which students can use as a reference.
Online Admission Block |
Online Admission Dates for Stream-1 |
Fee |
Examinations in which students will appear first time |
Block-1 (April/May 2022) |
March 16 – July 31, 2022 |
Normal Fee |
April/May 2023 |
August 1 – August 15, 2022 |
With a late fee worth INR 200/- |
||
August 16 – August 31, 2022 |
With a late fee worth INR 400/- |
||
September 1 – September 15, 2022 |
With a late fee worth INR 700/- |
||
Block-2 (October/November 2022) |
September 16 – January 31, 2023 |
Normal Fee |
October/November 2023 |
February 1 – February 15, 2023 |
With a late fee worth INR 200/- |
||
February 16 – February 28, 2023 |
With a late fee worth INR 400/- |
||
March 1 – March 15, 2023 |
With a late fee worth INR 700/- |
How to enroll for NIOS Class 12 for the academic year 2022-23?
To apply for NIOS class 12 admission 2022-23, follow the steps provided below:
- Go to the official website nios.ac.in.
- Click on the application link.
- Enter all the necessary details in the application form.
- Upload the required documents as specified in the application form.
- Submit the form along with the necessary documents.
NIOS Admission 2023: Documentation
To apply for NIOS class 12 admission 2023, students must upload scanned copies of required documents as proof of eligibility. Only those who have submitted all the necessary documents in jpg or jpeg format will receive the NIOS class 12 admit card 2023. The list of documents required for applying are:
- Recent passport size color photograph
- Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Ration card, Passport, etc.)
- Candidate's Signature (Black Ink preferred)
- Valid Proof of Date of Birth (e.g., Aadhaar Card with DOB printed in dd/mm/yyyy format, Birth Certificate)
- Valid Proof of Residence (e.g., Aadhaar Card with complete address printed on it, valid Passport)
- Address Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Water Bill, Electricity Bill, Voter ID, Ration Card, Indian Passport, etc.)
- Class 8th mark sheet (required for Secondary Course) or Class 10th mark sheet (required for Senior Secondary Course)
- Social Category/Caste Certificate (required for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Ex-serviceman Certificate (required for Ex-serviceman Candidates)
- Disability Certificate (required for Disabled Candidates)
- Fail mark sheet of the previous Board.
Important Note: After carefully reviewing the instructions, candidates can click on the "Register" option available under the Stream 1 Block 1 section. The next page will display further important instructions and a declaration that needs to be read thoroughly. Once done, click on "Proceed" to continue with the application process. However, if the candidate decides not to proceed, they can click on the "Cancel" button.
NIOS Admission Fee 2023
In order to complete their NIOS registration, students are required to submit the admission fee through online payment methods such as netbanking, debit card, or credit card. Below are the admission fees for NIOS 10th and 12th for different categories of students:
Class |
Category |
Fees (for 5 subjects) (in Rs) |
Secondary (Class 10) |
General category male |
1800 |
General category female |
1450 |
|
Exempted category (SC,ST,Ex-servicemen, PwD) |
1200 |
|
Senior Secondary (Class 12) |
General category male |
2000 |
General category female |
1650 |
|
Exempted category (SC,ST,Ex-servicemen, PwD) |
1300 |
NIOS Admission 2022-2023: Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the NIOS class 12 exam 2022-23, candidates must first ensure they meet the minimum eligibility criteria. These criteria are as follows:
- For the Block I examination, candidates must have attained the age of 15 as of July 31, 2022.
- For the Block II examination, candidates must have completed 15 years as of January 31, 2023.
- Candidates must have a Class 10 certificate from any recognized board.
NIOS 12th Syllabus 2023
The NIOS class 12 syllabus closely resembles that of CBSE class 12. Both have five subjects, including one compulsory language paper and one optional paper.
The complete syllabus can be obtained from the official website by following these steps:
- Go to the official website nios.ac.in.
- Click on the "Student Information Section" link.
- You will be directed to the "Student Information Section" page.
- Scroll down to the end of the page to find the "General Information Section".
- Click on the "Syllabus & Sample Question Paper (Senior Secondary)" section.
- A new page will open displaying the entire NIOS class 12 syllabus in PDF format.
- Download the syllabus for all the required subjects by clicking on the respective links.
How to download the NIOS Result of Class 12?
To download the NIOS 12th Result 2023, follow the below steps:
Step 1: Go to the official website - results.nios.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on "Examination Result" located at the top of the homepage.
Step 3: Click on "Check Result" under the "Public Examination Result" section.