NIOS 10th, 12th Board - Check NIOS Class 10, 12 Date Sheet, Admit Card, Result

Samia Miraj

Updated On: September 14, 2023 10:36 am IST

NIOS 10th, 12th Board will be conducting the second cycle of exams in October/November 2023. The students can get the class 10th and 12th practical hall tickets online. Download the hall tickets and carry it for practical exams. 
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NIOS 10th, 12th Board: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the practical hall tickets for class 10th and 12th. Candidates who are going to apply for the board exams can download the hall ticket. It is necessary for them to carry the hall tickets on the day of practical exams. Students can visit the official website of the NIOS board at nios.ac.in. An activated link to download NIOS hall ticket will be visible on the screen. Click on it and get the NIOS practical hall ticket. 
The theory exams will be conducted in an offline manner by the NIOS authorities. NIOS conducts two cycles of board exams, one in April/May and the other in October/November. The students are now gearing up for the October/November 2023 cycle. 

The board authorities will release the information about the NIOS 10th and 12th exams for the October and November cycle on their official site. The board of authorities also conducts practical exams, and the students must give practical exams and theory exams. NIOS 10th practical exams for April/May cycle were conducted from 16th to 28 March 2023, and 12th practical exams were conducted from 16th to 31st March 2023. Last year, the organization released the result for the October and November cycle on 20th January 2023, for classes 12th and 10th. Check out some significant information about NIOS 10th 12th Board 2023 from the article given below:

NIOS 10th, 12th Important Links
NIOS 10th BoardNIOS 12th Board
NIOS 10th Date Sheet 2024NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2024
NIOS 10th Result 2024NIOS 12th Result 2024
NIOS 10th Exam Pattern 2024NIOS 12th Exam Pattern 2024
NIOS 10th Syllabus 2024NIOS 12th Syllabus 2024
NIOS 10th Previous Year Question PaperNIOS 12th Previous Year Question Paper

NIOS 10th 12th Board: Highlights 

The students can check out some of the major highlights related to NIOS 10th 12th Board 2023 from the table given below and it will help them to get a perfect idea about the board exams: 

Board Name

National Institute of Open School

Academic Level

Secondary and Senior Secondary Board 

10th/12th

Year 

2023

Exam Mode

Offline 

NIOS 10th 12th Board Exam Dates 2023

April/May Cycle

  • NIOS 10th Exam Dates- April 6 to May 8, 2023
  • NIOS 12th Exam Dates- April 6 to May 8, 2023

NIOS 10th 12th Board Result Date

April/May Cycle

  • 25th June 2023

Official Website

nios.ac.in

NIOS 10th 12th Board: Date Sheet

The date sheet is one of the most essential documents presented by the education boards as it enables the students to learn about the dates on which the exams are to be conducted. NIOS authorities have recently released the date sheet for the April session for both classes 10th and 12th to be downloaded by the students from the official website. The board authorities conduct two sessions in March/April and another in October/November. The students can check out the date sheet for classes 10th and 12th for the April session from the tables given below: 

NIOS Board 10th Date Sheet 2023

The NIOS authorities have released the date sheet for the April session for class 10th students and you can check out the major information about the NIOS Board 10th Date Sheet 2023 from the table given below:

Date 

Subject

6th April 2023

Hindustani Sangeet

10th April 2023

Sanskrit

11th April 2023

Data Entry Operations

12th April 2023

Science and Technology

13th April 2023

Painting (Theory)

Sanskrit Vyakran

17th April 2023

Social Science

18th April 2023

English

19th April 2023

Psychology

Sanskrit Sahitya

20th April 2023

Accountancy

24th April 2023

Urdu

25th April 2023

Indian Culture & Heritage

26th April 2023

Mathematics

27th April 2023

Bengali

Marathi

Telugu

Gujarati

Kannada

Punjabi

Assamese

Nepali

Malayalam

Odia

Arabic

Persian

Tamil

Sindhi

29th April 2023

Business Studies

Bharatiya Darshan

1st May 2023

Hindi

2nd May 2023

Home Science

3rd May 2023

Economics

Veda Adhyayan

4th May 2023

Employability Skills

Entrepreneurship

Carnatic Sangeet

6th May 2023

Certificate in basic computing 

Tailoring 

Dress Making 

Beauty culture and Hair care

Hair care and styling

8th May 2023

Hand & foot care

Bakery and confectionary 

Certificate in desktop publishing 

NIOS Board 12th Date Sheet 2023 

The NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet 2023 was released by the board on its official website in March 2023. The NIOS Board 12th Date Sheet 2023 has been represented below:

Exam Date

Subject Name

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, Bharatiya 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 Inform. 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 Maint., Yog Assistant

NIOS 10th 12th Board: Syllabus 

The syllabus is one of the most important documents you can download to prepare for the board exams. The NIOS board will publish the syllabus for the class 10th and 12th board exams on their official website, which can be downloaded in a PDF format. To prepare for the board examinations, the students must complete their syllabus at least one month before the commencement of the board exams. The remaining time can be used to practice on samples and previous year's question papers. The latest subject-wise syllabus can be downloaded from the Student Information Section of the NIOS website in PDF format. Check out the tables given below to know more about the NIOS 10th 12th Board Syllabus:

NIOS Class 10 Syllabus 2023 

The students can check out the major information about the syllabus that they need to follow for class 10th board exams from the table given below: 

Name of the Subject

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for English Subject

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Mathematics Subject(English)

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Mathematics Subject(Hindi) 

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Science subject

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Social Science Subject(Hindi)

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Social Science(English)

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Home Science(Hindi)

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Home Science(English)

Download PDF Link

NIOS Class 12 Syllabus 2023 

The students can check out the major information about the syllabus that they need to follow for class 12th board exams from the table given below: 

SubjectSyllabusPracticals
EnglishDownloadNA
PhysicsDownloadNA
ChemistryDownload Download
BiologyDownload Download
Business studiesDownloadNA
Home ScienceDownloadDownload
MathsDownload NA
GeographyDownloadDownload
Political ScienceDownload NA
AccountancyDownloadNA
SociologyDownloadNA
HistoryDownload NA
Computer ScienceDownload Download
PaintingDownloadDownload
PsychologyDownloadNA
Mass CommunicationNA

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NIOS Class 10 12 Board: Exam Pattern 

The official exam pattern is also released by the National Institute of Open Schooling on the official website to be downloaded by the students. Students can download the exam pattern according to the class that they are studying in. The exam pattern consists of the marking scheme followed by the board authorities and also the structure of the examination. The students will take the theory exams for 3 hours. Check out the tables given below to learn more about the NIOS Class 10 12 Board Exam Pattern 2023: 

NIOS Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023

The students can check out the major information about the exam pattern that they will have to follow if they have taken the NIOS Class 10th Board Exams 2023:

Subject

Marking scheme

English


Reading: 15 marks

Writing: 25 marks

Grammar: 30 marks

Literature: 30 marks

Mathematics

Knowledge: 25 marks

Understanding: 42 marks

Application: 10 marks

Skills: 8 marks

Practicals: 15 marks

Social Science

Knowledge: 30 marks

Understanding: 48 marks

Application: 14 marks

Skill: 8 marks

Economics

Knowledge: 30

Understanding: 50

Application: 20

Business Studies

Knowledge: 30

Understanding: 50 

Application: 20

Home Science

Knowledge: 25 marks

Understanding: 42 marks

Application: 10 marks

Skills: 8 marks

Practicals: 15 marks

Psychology 

Knowledge: 30 marks

Understanding: 50 marks

Application: 20 marks 

Indian Culture and Heritage

Knowledge: 30 marks

Understanding: 50 marks

Application: 20 marks

Accountancy

Knowledge: 20 marks

Understanding: 50 marks

Application: 20 marks

Painting

Knowledge: 10 marks

Understanding: 15 marks

Application: 5 marks

Practical: 30 marks

Data Entry Operations

Theory: 40 marks

Practicals: 60 marks

NIOS Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023

The students can check out the major information about the exam pattern that they will have to follow if they are giving the NIOS Class 12th Board Exams 2023:

Subjects

Marks

Time duration

Commerce (Business studies)

100

3 hours

Home Science

100

3 hours

Accountancy

100

3 hours

Sociology

100

3 hours

Chemistry

80

3 hours

Geography

80

3 hours

English

100

3 hours

History

80

3 hours

Mass Communication

80

3 hours

Painting

30

1 hour and 30 minutes

NIOS 10th 12th Board: Admit Card 

The National Institute of Open Schooling released the NIOS 10th Admit Card 2023 for the theory exams on the official website on 2nd April 2023. The admit card for class 12th students was also released on 2nd April to be downloaded by the students in a PDF format. The students will not be allowed to enter the examination center without their examination admit card and ID proof. The hall ticket will only be available for the students if they have paid the application fees for the exams conducted by the NIOS authorities. The students can download their admit cards by visiting the official website. 

You can follow the simple procedure to download the NIOS 10th and 12th board admit card:

  • Step 1: You will have to visit the official website of NIOS at sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket
  • Step 2: The homepage will open on your screen and you have to click on the activated link of your choice.
  • Step 3: On the new page, enter all the details. Enter the enrolment number, hall ticket type 
  • Step 4: Click on ‘submit’
  • Step 5: The NIOS 10th 12th Admit Card will appear on the screen

NIOS Class 10 12 Board: Result 

NIOS 10th 12th Board Result 2023 for the April session was published on 27th June 2023. The students could download the result from the official website of the National Institute of open schooling. The result can be downloaded using the enrollment number and clicking on the activated link on the official website. The students can also check their results using the SMS or Digilocker platform. It is essential to download and save a copy of their results as this section is revised twice a year, and the result link remains active only for a month or two. The students can follow the simple procedure given below to successfully download the NIOS Class 10th And 12th Board Result 2023: 

  • Step 1: Visit the official result portal of NIOS at results.nios.ac.in/
  • Step 2: Click on the activated link for the result.
  • Step 3: Enter the enrollment number and captcha 
  • Step 4: Click on 'submit'. Download the result and take a printout for further use.

NIOS 10th 12th Board: On-Demand Exams

NIOS authorities have been working on on-demand examinations to make the environment of open learning more flexible. On-demand examinations are available for students so they can walk into an examination center and take this secondary and senior secondary examination whenever they feel ready. The computer will randomly generate a set of question papers, and questions will be provided to the student to attempt. The on-demand examination (ODE) will offer multiple advantages to the students as it provides them with more flexibility in terms of education and prevents stress. The ODE results are declared through the NIOS website during the last week of every month for the examination conducted during the preceding month. Check the procedure given below to apply for ODE:

  • Step 1: Visit the official portal of NIOS at nios.ac.in
  • Step 2: Under On-Demand Examination, click upon the Registration for Examination only for existing learners (at the bottom).
  • Step 3: Enter your Enrolment Number and click the Submit button (The registration is valid only for those students who have already taken admission)
  • Step 5: Fill out the registration form. 
  • Step 6: Select your Exam Centre. The choice of Examination Centre can be your concerned Regional Centre or at the HQ NOIDA or the Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs)). 
  • Step 7: Register only for those subjects for which you have taken admission.
  • Step 8: Now, complete the payment process.

NIOS 10th 12th Board: Question Papers

Despite conducting board exams twice yearly for both 10th and 12th, NIOS keeps changing the question pattern based on its marking scheme and syllabus. Question papers help students get good marks in the board exams because this is a great way to revise. From an applicant's perspective, they can write these question papers and self-assess their preparation for the next examinations. Students can download their subject-wise syllabus and sample question papers from the NIOS website to boost their practice. Students can even download the NIOS 10th 12th board question papers from the general information section of the student information page. It's located at the bottom of the web page. 

Solving previous year's question papers is very beneficial to enhance examination preparations once students complete their syllabus and search for questions to assess their revision. Make sure to solve the question papers in the allotted period and work on your time management skills. Check out the NIOS 10th and 12th question papers from the tables given below: 

NIOS Class 10 Question Papers 2023 

The students can check out the question papers for NIOS 10th Board Exams 2023 from the table given below and it will help them to do their revision:

Subject

Question Paper (April)

English

Download PDF

Mathematics

Download PDF

Science

Download PDF

Social Science

Download PDF

NIOS Class 12 Question Papers 2023 

The students can check out the question papers for NIOS 12th Board Exams 2023 from the table given below and it will help them to do their revision: 

Subjects

Download Pdf

NIOS 12th Hindi Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th English Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Maths Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Physics Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Chemistry Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Biology Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th History Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Geography Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Pol Science Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Economics Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Business Studies Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Accountancy Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Computer Science Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Sociology Question Paper

Click here

NIOS 12th Sanskrit Question Paper

Click here

NIOS Class 10 12 Board: Preparation Tips

There are a lot of preparation tips that the students must take into account when appearing for the NIOS Class 10 12 Board Exams. Check out some of the tips and tricks from the pointers given below:

  • The students must, first of all, go through the exam pattern and the exam syllabus to check the topics that will be coming in the board exams. You can download the exam pattern and the exam syllabus by visiting the official website of NIOS and clicking on the activated link.
  • The students must consider making a study plan that they will follow while appearing for the NIOS board exams. The study plan must have proper days allotted to every subject that the students have chosen for the board exams.
  • The students can consider revising for the board exams by taking into account question papers uploaded by the board of authorities on the official website. Make sure to download sample papers available on the official website.
  • The students must make notes while preparing for the board exams because these notes will help them to revise for the subjects easily. You can use your notes to do a quick revision.
  • Last but not least, we request the students take care of their mental health while preparing for the board exams because then only they will be able to get good marks in the board exams. 

NIOS 10th 12th Board Result 2023 for the April session was released by the board authorities on 27th June 2023. The students are now open to register for the October session.

FAQs

What is the NIOS board, and how do they conduct the exams?

NIOS is an open examination board for secondary and senior secondary exams, recognized by the Ministry of Education under the Government of India. NIOS conducts exams twice a year in an offline manner, and it also conducts on-demand exams for unsuccessful students.

How can I get admission under NIOS?

The admission procedure for NIOS is conducted entirely online. The students can also take help from their nearest internet cafe or study center to fill out their registration form. The students can register for the October and November cycle by visiting the official NIOS portal.

Is it difficult to pass the NIOS exam?

As per the experience of the students who have taken NIOS exams, it is said that NIOS exams are not very difficult. NIOS board benefits students who have failed their board exams and want a second chance to redeem themselves. 

How can I prepare for the NIOS science stream exam?

To prepare for your NIOS science stream exam diligently, you must first consider a study plan which includes every topic in the science subject. Make sure to download the previous year's question papers which are uploaded on the official NIOS portal for the help of the students.

What are the essential documents to take admission to NIOS?

To take admission to NIOS, you need to submit your identification proofs, including your Aadhar Card and birth certificate. You must also submit passport-size photographs, and if you are being admitted to senior secondary, you must submit your class 10th mark sheet.

Can I be admitted to colleges if I have a NIOS mark sheet?

NIOS is a highly esteemed education board in India that works under the Government of India. The mark sheet provided by the NIOS authorities is valid in India and abroad. With a NIOS mark sheet, the students will not only be admitted to institutes in India, but they will also be able to get an education worldwide. 

What are the passing marks under the NIOS 10th 12th Board?

According to the passing criteria presented by NIOS, the students need to secure a minimum of 33% marks in both practical and theory exams. Also, the aggregate total of the marks obtained in theory, practical, and TMA must be at least 33%.

What should be the ideal gap between the NIOS 10th and 12th exams?

As per the NIOS authorities, there should be a minimum two-year gap between passing the 10th and 12th exams. The students have to appear for the board exams after the appropriate interval. For example, if they passed the 10th board exam in 2021, they need to appear for the 12th board exam in 2023.

What is the concept of NIOS on-demand examination?

NIOS has been working on the concept of on-demand examination since 2003 to provide a flexible environment to students. The on-demand examination is a basic concept where the student can walk into an examination center and give the exam whenever he or she feels ready.

What are the examination fees for NIOS on-demand examination?

For both secondary and senior secondary on-demand examinations, the students have to pay 500 rupees per subject and Rs 200 extra for the subjects which involve practical exams. The students also have to pay an additional Rs 50 for every online transaction.

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