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NIOS 10th Admission 2024-25 will start from March 2024 onwards, when students are required to submit their applications online. NIOS or the National Institute of Open Schooling conducts the registration process for the 10th class for blocks 1 and block 2. The whole process is online as NIOS accepts no offline applications. It generally takes around 2 months to confirm the NOIS 10th admission of a student by the NIOS but in some cases, it takes more time than this.
By applying for NIOS admissions for class 10th for 2024-25, students can pursue their studies through a distance mode of education. This method of learning is highly beneficial for students who for some reason cannot go to regular schools but don’t want to miss out on their education.
Let us go through the important information related to NIOS 10th admission!
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| Name of the school | NIOS |
| Full form | National Institute of Open Schooling |
| Admission by | Ministry of Education |
| Admission under | Government of India |
| NIOS 10th admission dates 2024-25 | Stream 1 Block 1 – March 16th 2024 to July 31st 2024 (Tentative) Stream 1 Block 2 – September 16th 2024 to January 31st 2024 (Tentative) |
| Eligibility | The candidate must be 14 years of age and must have cleared 8th class from a recognized board in India. |
| Official Website | https://www.nios.ac.in/ |
To make things easier and more convenient for students, there are 3 options available through which students can apply online for NIOS 10th admission:
- Visit the official website of NIOS ( https://www.nios.ac.in/ ) and apply directly for the 10th class admission by filling out the application form on the student portal.
- Visit the nearest Facilitated Centre or AI study centre and apply for 10th-class admission by getting help from them.
- Go to the regional centre of NIOS and get help for NIOS 10th admission.
Students can refer to the table mentioned below which contains some important information related to NIOS.
| NIOS Examination Fee | INR 250 per subject (Theory) |
| Additional fee for Practicals | INR 120 per subject |
| Important Note for Candidates | Additional Rs. 50/- will be charged for each transaction |
What is Stream 1 (Block 1 and Block 2) in NIOS 10th Admission 2024-25?
To ensure the utmost convenience for students NIOS provides students with 2 choices for admission which are Stream 1 Block 1 and Stream 1 Block 2. The examinations are also held twice a year i.e. in March-April and October-November.
Students who want to appear in the March-April exams need to take admission under the Stream 1 (Block 1) category. While students who want to appear in the October-November exams need to take admission under Stream 1 (Block 2).
Application Process
In order to apply for NIOS 10th admission students need to go through the following steps:
- First, visit the official website of NIOS and tap on the ‘click here to register’ button.
- Select the state/UT, course, and identity type after this enter the identification number. This will lead a student to a basic details window.
- Now, fill out the basic information such as your father’s name, your name, gender, address, and your phone number. In order to confirm your details you will need to provide the OTP sent to your mobile by NIOS.
- Fill out the entire form carefully and provide any other information asked after which you will be required to submit the application form.
- After this, you would be required to choose subjects, and your preferred NIOS exam centres and also provide relevant documents.
- The last step is to pay the fees which you can easily do online. Once you pay the fees don’t forget to print the NIOS 10th admission form and the fee receipt for future reference.
NIOS 10th Registration Dates
The table below represents the important dates related to NIOS 10th admission 2024-25 for Stream 1 Block 1:
| Sr. No. | Dates | Fees related information | Exam Dates |
| 1. | 16 March 2024 – July 31, 2024 | No late fees | April/May 2024 |
| 2. | 1 August 2024 – 15 August 2024 | With a late fee of Rs. 200/- | Sept/ Oct 2024 |
| 3. | 16th August 2024 – 31st August 2024 | With a late fee of Rs. 400/- | Sept/ Oct 2024 |
| 4. | 1st September – 15th September 2024 | With a late fee of Rs. 700/- | Oct/ Nov 2024 |
The table below represents the important dates related to NIOS 10th admission 2024-25 for Stream 1 Block 2:
| Sr. No. | Dates | Fees related information | Exam Dates |
| 1. | 16 September 2024 – 31 January 2025 | No late fees | October/November 2024 |
| 2. | 1 February 2025 – 15 February 2025 | With a late fee of Rs. 200/- | March/ April 2024 |
| 3. | 16 February 2025 – 28 February 2025 | With a late fee of Rs. 400/- | March/ April 2024 |
| 4. | 1 March 2025 – 15 March 2025 | With a late fee of Rs. 700/- | April/ May 2024 |
Eligibility
Following are the 2 criteria that the candidate should fulfil in order to apply for NIOS 10TH admission 2024-25:
- The student must be 14 years of age.
- He/she must have cleared 8th class from a recognized board in India.
Documents Required
While applying for NIOS 10th admission students need to upload updated and scanned copies of the following documents and ID proofs.
- Birth Certificate for proof of date of birth.
- Recent passport-size coloured photograph.
- 8th class official mark sheet.
- Aadhaar card/ Passport/ Ration Card or any other identity proof.
- Address proof (Electricity bill/ water bill/ voter ID/ Aadhar card/ Ration card)
- Signature (preferably in black ink)
- Disability certificate if the student is a PwD candidate.
- Caste certificate if the student belongs to the SC/ST/OBC category.
- Students applying under the Ex-serviceman category need to provide the Ex-serviceman certificate.
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NIOS 10th Admission Registration Fee 2024-25
The following table contains information regarding the registration fee for NIOS 10th admission of different categories.
| Male (General) | Female (General) | SC/ST/Ex-S/PwD | |
| For 5 Compulsory Subjects | Rs. 1800/- | Rs. 1450/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| For an Additional Subject | Rs. 720/- | Rs. 720/- | Rs.720/- |
NIOS 10th Class Examination Fees Structure
The table below represents the examination fee structure for NIOS 10th Class:
| Examination Fees | Rs. 250/- per subject (theory) |
| Additional fee for giving practicals of the subjects that have 2 parts – theory and practical | Rs. 120/- per subject |
| Extra Charges | An extra charge of Rs. 50/- will be levied for each transaction. |
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FAQs
Ans: The NIOS 10th Class admission 2024-25 will start on 16th March 2024 onwards. Applicants are required to submit their applications online by visiting the NIOS website.
Ans: Students who want to appear in the March-April exams need to take admission under the Stream 1 (Block 1) category. While students who want to appear in the October-November exams need to take admission under Stream 1 (Block 2).
Ans: In order to get admission in NIOS 10th class the candidate must have cleared 8th class and should be 14 yrs of age.
Through the easy admission process of NIOS, one can get admitted to class 10 without any hassle. Completing education through NIOS can save students a lot of time to pursue something else alongside their academics. NIOS also provides an opportunity for people to complete their studies even after a lot of gaps in their education.
This is everything you need to know about NIOS admissions for class 10th 2024-25. Make sure you follow the Indian Exam page of Leverage Edu for more such informative articles.
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for 10th grade NIOS registration can 9th grade marksheet be submitted?
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Hey Sheetal,
No, you typically don’t need to submit your 9th-grade marksheet for NIOS 10th-grade registration. NIOS eligibility for registering for the 10th grade focuses on passing the 8th grade from a recognized board.
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Have a querry .
If a child has failed in 2 subjects out of 6 subjects in March 24 – Class 10 th Exam and is wanting to do 10th from NIOS , what is the total fees that a student is required to pay-
Hi Nafis,
The total fees of NIOS 10th admission for 5 subject is INR 1800. For an additional subject you would require to pay INR 720.
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for 10th grade NIOS registration can 9th grade marksheet be submitted?
Hey Sheetal,
No, you typically don’t need to submit your 9th-grade marksheet for NIOS 10th-grade registration. NIOS eligibility for registering for the 10th grade focuses on passing the 8th grade from a recognized board.
Have a querry .
If a child has failed in 2 subjects out of 6 subjects in March 24 – Class 10 th Exam and is wanting to do 10th from NIOS , what is the total fees that a student is required to pay
Hi Nafis,
The total fees of NIOS 10th admission for 5 subject is INR 1800. For an additional subject you would require to pay INR 720.
Can a UK citizen student appear in NIOS exam in India
Hi G Gadadhar,
Yes, students from the United Kingdom can appear in the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) exams in India