NIOS Exam Fees 2023 | Check Fee Structure for Class 10 & 12

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.