Class 10th & 12th NIOS exam fees 2023 for each theory subject is INR 250 & for each practical subject is INR 120, along with an online processing fee of INR 50.
NIOS exam fees 2023 for classes 10th and 12th are INR 250 per subject for theory and INR 120 per subject for practical. The late fee charges are INR 100 and the online processing fee comes up to be INR 50. Further, the fee structure of NIOS varies for on-demand exams, part/dual admissions, etc.
Registration and payment of NIOS exam fees can be made at sdmis.nios.ac.in. All the information on NIOS exam fees, dates, payment procedure fee amount, etc., is stated below for candidates' reference. Candidates must enter their enrollment number and select subjects to pay NIOS exam fees for 2023. Candidates must note that NIOS exams 2023 for 10th and 12th will begin on April 6, 2023.
NIOS Exam Fees 2023 Classification
NIOS class 10th and class 12th students have to pay the same exam fees. Please look into the details of NIOS exam fees 2023 in the table given below:
Particulars | Fees |
Theory | Rs 250 per subject |
Practical | Rs 120 per subject |
Late Fee | Rs 100 |
Consolidated fees at regional centres only | Rs 1000 |
Online processing fee | Rs 50 |
NIOS Exam Fees Structure for On-Demand Examination
Below are the details of the NIOS exam fees structure for on-demand examination for classes 10th and 12th:
Theory | Rs 500 per subject |
Practical | Rs 200 per subject |
Online processing fees | Rs 50 |
Particulars | Exam Fees |
NIOS Exam Fees Structure for Part/Dual Admissions
The details for the NIOS exam fees structure for admission into classes 10th and 12th are given below:
Particulars | Class 10th Exam Fee | Class 12th Exam Fee |
Registration fee | Rs 480 per subject | Rs 480 per subject |
Cost of course material for each subject | Rs. 360 (Mandatory) | Rs. 400 (Mandatory) |
Fee for Transfer of Credit (TOC) | Rs. 180 per subject | Rs. 180 per subject |
NIOS Exam Fees Structure for Stream 2 Online Learners
Check out the details of the NIOS exam fees structure for Stream 2 online learners:
Particulars | Exam Fees |
Registration fee | Rs. 480 per subject |
Exam fee | Rs 250 per subject for theory and Rs. 120 per subject for practical |
Fee for Transfer of Credit (TOC) | Rs. 180 per subject |
Additional subject fee | Rs. 720 per subject |
NIOS Fees Structure for Stream 3 and 4 Online Learners
Below are the details of the NIOS exam fees structure for Stream 3 and 4 online learners:
Particulars | Exam Fees |
Registration fee | Rs. 480 per subject |
Exam fee | Rs. 500 per subject for theory and Rs. 200 per subject for practical |
Fee for Transfer of Credit (TOC) | Rs. 180 per subject |
Additional subject fee/change of subject fee | Rs. 720 per subject |
Note: NIOS permits full admission and examination fees for jail inmates to support them in earning a livelihood after they’re released from jail.
NIOS Exam Highlights for First Public Examination
Here are the highlights of the NIOS exam for the April - May session of the current academic year:
Conducting Body | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
Class | Class 10th and 12th |
Exam name | NIOS Secondary and Senior Secondary Examination |
Official website | sdmis.nios.ac.in |
NIOS Exam Highlights for Second Public Examination
The NIOS exam registration for the second public examination will close on 10th January 2023 (without a late fee). Students will be charged a late fee if they fail to pay the NIOS exam fees on time. NIOS exam registration fee will be accepted from 11th January 2023 to 25th January 2023 (with a late fine). Students are asked to refer to this table for more information on NIOS exam fees:
Conducting body | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
Class | Class 10th and 12th |
Exam name | NIOS Secondary and Senior Secondary Examination |
Exam month | April - May 2023 |
Official website | sdmis.nios.ac.in |
NIOS Exam Fees 2023 Schedule
The NIOS exam fee schedule for the April-May session 2023 is shown in the following table:
Event | Date |
For learners enrolled in Stream-1, Block-1 for April 2023 and unsuccessful eligible learners of previous examinations | 1st December 2022 - 10th January 2023 (without late fee) |
For students who registered/ appeared in October-November 2022 exam | 26th December 2022 - 10th January 2023 (without late fee) |
For all eligible students with a late fee of Rs 100 per subject | 11th January 2023 - 17th January 2023 (with late fee) |
For all eligible students with a consolidated late fee of Rs 1,500 per learner | 18th January 2023 - 25th January 2023 (with late fee) |
Difference between NIOS Exam Fees and NIOS Admission Fees
The pointers below will help understand the basic difference between the NIOS exam fees and NIOS admission fees.
- NIOS admission fee is accepted while enrolling for admission, which is a one-time payment.
- Students must remember that NIOS admission fee payment does not mean you can appear for your exams.
- Once admission is confirmed, students have to pay the NIOS exam fee separately whenever they appear for exams.
Instructions to Pay NIOS Exam Fees 2023 for Classes 10th and 12th
NIOS accepts Credit/Debit cards/Net Banking for online payment of NIOS exam fees through their available payment gateway. It is advised to be attentive while paying NIOS exam fees because once the fee is paid, it cannot be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. Follow the step-by-step instructions to pay the NIOS exam fee without any confusion:
- Step 1: Visit the official portal sdmis.nios.ac.in and on the top left click on 'Exams and Results', then 'Examination' and 'Pay examination fee April - May 2023'.
- Step 2: A new window of the NIOS exam fee 2023 will open on the screen. Enter your 12-digit enrollment number, then click on the submit button.
- Step 3: Select the subject and click on the submit button.
- Step 4: In the next window, you will see the details of NIOS fees. Please check it thoroughly and move ahead to make the payment.
- Step 5: Use any payment method available on the gateway to pay NIOS exam fees.
- Step 6: Don't forget to note the transaction details for further reference.
What to do After Paying NIOS Exam Fees 2023?
Students must not delay and start preparing for their exams. Instead, examine the NIOS syllabus to form a strategy for preparing for the exam. The things students must do after paying NIOS exam fees are:
- Don't forget to download the fee receipt and keep it safe.
- Students must complete the syllabus a month before the NIOS exam 2023 to have enough time to review and practice NIOS model papers.
- Students who appear for the NIOS exam in April - May will be provided with NIOS admit card online.