NIOS 10th Admission 2023-24

National Institute of Open Schooling or NIOS 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 2023-24, 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! 

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 2023-24	Stream 1 Block 1 – March 16th 2023 to July 31st 2023 (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/

Important Information Related to NIOS 10th Admission 2023-24

To make things easier and more convenient for students, there are 3 options available through which students can apply online for NIOS 10th admission:

1. 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.
2. Visit the nearest Facilitated Centre or AI study center and apply for 10th-class admission by getting help from them.
3. Go to the regional center of NIOS and take 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 2023-24?

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 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 would be required to submit the application form.
• After this, you would be required to choose subjects, and your preferred NIOS exam centers 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 2023-24 for Stream 1 Block 1:

Sr. No.	Dates	Fees related information	Exam Dates
1.	16 March 2023 – July 31, 2023	No late fees	April/May 2024
2.	1 August 2023 – 15 August 2023	With a late fee of Rs. 200/-
3.	16th August 2023 – 31st August 2023	With a late fee of Rs. 400/-
4.	1st September – 15th September 2023	With a late fee of Rs. 700/-

The table below represents the important dates related to NIOS 10th admission 2023-24 for Stream 1 Block 2:

Sr. No.	Dates	Fees related information	Exam Dates
1.	16 September 2023 – 31 January 2024	No late fees	October/November 2024
2.	1 February 2024 – 15 February 2024	With a late fee of Rs. 200/-
3.	16 February 2024 – 28 February 2024	With a late fee of Rs. 400/-
4.	1 March 2024 – 15 March 2024	With a late fee of Rs. 700/-

Eligibility 

Following are the 2 criteria that the candidate should fulfill in order to apply for NIOS 10TH admission 2023-24:

1. The student must be 14 years age.
2. 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.

1. Birth Certificate for proof of date of birth.
2. Recent passport-size coloured photograph.
3. 8th class official mark sheet.
4. Aadhaar card/ Passport/ Ration Card or any other identity proof.
5. Address proof (Electricity bill/ water bill/ voter ID/ Aadhar card/ Ration card)
6. Signature (preferably in black ink)
7. Disability certificate if the student is a PwD candidate.
8. Caste certificate if the student belongs to SC/ST/OBC category.
9. Students applying under the Ex-serviceman category need to provide the Ex-serviceman certificate.

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NIOS 10th Admission Registration Fee 2023-2024

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.

FAQs

Through the easy admission process of NIOS, one can get admitted to class 10th 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 2023-24. Make sure you follow the Indian Exam page of Leverage Edu for more such informative articles.