NIOS Exam Fees 2025 - Check NIOS Class 10 and 12 Exam Fees

NIOS Exam Fees 2025 - Check NIOS Class 10 and 12 Exam Fees

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Salviya Antony
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Updated on Aug 21, 2025 16:46 IST

We have provided complete details of NIOS exam fees on this page. Students are advised to check this page for NIOS exam fees and NIOS admission fees. Students can pay NIOS fees 2025 online.

NIOS Exam Fees 2023

NIOS Exam Fees 2025: We have provided details of NIOS fees for Class 12 and 10 on this page. All registered learners of April/May 2025 could pay the exam fee from July 15 to 28, 2025 without late fee. They could do the fee payment from July 29 to August 4, 2025 with late fee INR 150 Per subject. With consolidated late fee INR 1600 Per learner, registered learners of April/May 2025 could pay from August 5 to August 11, 2025. 

Students enrolled in stream 1, block II could do registration for Oct 2025 exam without late fee from May 24 to June 23, 2025. With late fee of Rs 150 per subject, they could do registration from June 24 to July 3, 2025. With consolidated late fee of Rs 1,600 per learner, registration could be done from July 4 to July 13, 2025.

Download NIOS Admission Prospectus 2025-26 PDF

NIOS examination fees 2025 window will be opened on sdmis.nios.ac.in. In this article, we discuss NIOS admission fees and NIOS exam fees.

Students have to note that they will be able to download the NIOS hall ticket only if they have paid NIOS exam fees. Those who want to appear for NIOS public exams 2025 have to pay NIOS fees 2025 online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. Students have to pay Rs. 300 as NIOS exam fees 2025 for each theory subject and Rs 150 per practical. NIOS board date sheet 2025 will be released on the official website. Those who took NIOS admission 2025 for NIOS 12th and 10th need to login and choose the subjects to pay NIOS board exam fees 2025.

Table of content
  • How to Pay NIOS Exam Fees 2025?
  • NIOS Exam Fees 2025 Dates
  • NIOS Examination Fees for Oct/Nov Exam 2025
  • NIOS Fees Structure - (Without Late Fee) for Stream 1 of Online Admission
  • NIOS Exam Fees and NIOS Admission Fees - Difference
  • NIOS Exam Fees Structure for Online Learners Stream 2
  • NIOS Exam Fees Structure for Online Learners Stream 3 and 4
  • NIOS Fee Structure - (With Late Fee) for Stream 1 Block I
  • NIOS Fee Structure - (With Late Fee) for Stream 1 Block II
  • NIOS Exam Fees Structure - On Demand Examinations
  • NIOS Exam Fees 2025 - Guidelines
  • FAQs on NIOS Exam Fees
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How to Pay NIOS Exam Fees 2025?

NIOS exam fees for Class 10th and 12th can be paid online through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI by visiting the official website of the NIOS board. Note that NIOS fees once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. Students are advised to follow the steps given below to pay the NIOS 10th and 12th examination fee 2025.

  • Visit the official website- sdmis.nios.ac.in 
  • Click on the link that says 'Pay Oct 2025 Exam Fee'.
  • The window of NIOS exam fees 2025 will open on the screen.
  • Enter the enrollment number and submit it.
  • Choose the subjects and click on the submit button.
  • The next window shows the details of NIOS fees 2025.
  • Read it carefully and proceed to make payment.
  • Pay NIOS exam fees 2025 using any of the options given on the payment gateway.
  • Note transaction details to use for further references.

NIOS Exam Fees 2025 Dates

Candidates are advised to refer to the table below to know the dates of NIOS examination fee dates for the October 2025 session.

NIOS Examination Fees for Oct/Nov Exam 2025 

For all registered learners of April/May 2025 exam

Without late fee July 15 to July 28, 2025
With late fee INR 150 Per subject July 29 to August 4, 2025
With consolidated late fee INR 1600 Per learner August 5 to August 11, 2025

NIOS Fees Structure - (Without Late Fee) for Stream 1 of Online Admission

Class 10, 12 students can check the NIOS fees for stream 1 of online admission without late fees below.

Q:   When are the NIOS Class 12 exams 2025 scheduled?
A:

The NIOS Class 12 exam 2025 October session will be held between October 14 to November 18, 2025.  NIOS Class 12 exams 2025 date sheet for October exam is released on the official website -sdmis.nios.ac.in/. Students can visit the official site and download the same in the PDF format. The NIOS Class 12 exam 2025 April session were held from April 9 to May 19, 2025.

Q:   When will be the NIOS 10th exam 2025 held?
A:

NIOS 10th and 12th theory exam 2025 is being held from October 14 to November 18, 2025. The board released the NIOS date sheet 2025 on the official website - nios.ac.in. We have provided the NIOS 10th time table 2025 PDF in our NIOS 10th dates 2025 page.

Q:   Is the NIOS date sheet 2025 for practical exam released?
A:

Yes, NIOS date sheet 2025 for practical exam September is released. NIOS Class 10th and Class 12th practical exam is being held from Sept 12 to 27, 2025. Students can download the NIOS 10th date sheet 2025 for practical exam from the official website nios.ac.in/. They can also download the NIOS practical exam date sheet 2025 from our NIOS dates page. 

Stream-1

Course

General Category

Exempted Category

Male

Female

SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities(PWD)

Secondary Course
(i) for 5 subjects
(ii) for each additional subject


INR 2340
INR 940


INR 1890
INR 940


INR 1560
INR 940

Senior Secondary Course
(i) for 5 subjects
(ii) for each additional subject



INR 2600
INR 940



INR 2150
INR 940



INR 1690
INR 940

Stream-2, 3 and 4

Course

Registration Fee

Exam Fee

TOC Fee

Additional Fee

Secondary/Senior Secondary
(Under Stream-2) Online Admission

INR 620 (per subject)

INR 300 per subject for Theory
Additional Rs 150 for practical per subject

INR 230 (per subject)

INR 940 (per subject)

Secondary
(Under Stream-3) Online Admission

INR 620 (per subject)

INR 600 per subject for Theory
Additional Rs 250 for practical per subject

INR 230 (per subject)

INR 940 (per subject)

Secondary
(Under Stream-4) Online Admission

INR 620 (per subject)

INR 600 (per subject) for Theory
Additional Rs 250 for practical (per subject)

INR 230 (per subject)

INR 940 (per subject)

In addition to above fees INR 70 will be added as Cost of the Online application form.

NIOS Exam Fees and NIOS Admission Fees - Difference

Students should not get confused with NIOS exam fees and NIOS admission fees.They have to pay the NIOS admission fee when applying for NIOS admission. It is done only once. Paying NIOS admission fees does not mean that the student can appear for NIOS exams. After confirmation of admission, he/she will have to pay NIOS exam fees separately every time when he or she wishes to appear for exams.

NIOS Exam Fees Structure for Online Learners Stream 2

Secondary/Sr.Secondary (under Stream 2)Online admission

Fees

Registration Fee

INR 480 per subject

Exam Fee

INR 250/- per subject for Theory, Additional INR 120/-for Practical per subject

TOC Fee

INR 180/- per subject

Change/Additional Subject Fee

INR 720/- per Subject

NIOS Exam Fees Structure for Online Learners Stream 3 and 4

Secondary (under Stream 3), Senior Secondary (under Stream 4) Online admission

Fees

Registration Fee

INR 480 per subject

Exam Fee

INR 500/- per subject for Theory, Additional INR 200/-for Practical per subject

TOC Fee

INR 2000/- per subject

Change/Additional Subject Fee

INR 720/- per Subject

In addition to above fees INR 50 will be added as Cost of the Online application form.

Also Read

NIOS Result 2025

NIOS 12th hall ticket 2025

NIOS Fee Structure - (With Late Fee) for Stream 1 Block I

Check the NIOS Fees with late fee for stream 1 Block I below.

From 16th March to 31st July 2025

Normal Fee

From 1st August to 15th August 2025

With Late Fee of INR 260

From 16th August to 31st August 2025

With Late Fee of INR  520

From 1st Sept. to 15th Sept 2025

With Late Fee of INR 910

NIOS Fee Structure - (With Late Fee) for Stream 1 Block II

Q:   When will the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025 be released?
A:

The NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025 October exam is published on September 19, 2025, on the official website. NIOS 12th exam 2025 will be held from October 14 to November 18, 2025. Students have to visit the official website to download the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025. They are advised to download and save the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release separate date sheet for practical examination. 

Q:   What is the last date for NIOS 10th April-May exam 2025 fee payment?
A:

The last date for NIOS 10th April-May 2025 Exam fee was December 20, 2024 without a late fee. They can pay the exam fee from December 21 to December 31, 2024 with late fee INR 100 Per subject. They can also pay the exam fee from January 1 to January 10, 2025 with consolidated late fee INR 1500 Per learner. Students can check the details regarding the NIOS 10th exam fee payment 2025 on this page. Admit card will be issued for those who paid the exam fee. Students can visit nios.ac.in for completing the fee payment process. They have to pay the fees online. 

Q:   Is NIOS 12th practical exam dates 2025 out?
A:

Yes, NIOS date sheet 2025 for practical exam September is released. NIOS Class 10th and Class 12th practical exam is being held from Sept 12 to 27, 2025. Students can downlod the NIOS 12th date sheet 2025 for practical exam from the official website nios.ac.in/. They can also download the NIOS practical exam date sheet 2025 from our NIOS dates page. 

Check the NIOS Fees with late fee for stream 1 Block II below.

From 16th Sept 2025 to 31st January 2026

Normal Fee

From 1st January to 15th February 2026

With Late Fee of INR 260

From 16th February to 28th February 2026

With Late Fee of INR  520

From 1st March. to 15th March 2026

With Late Fee of INR 910

NIOS Exam Fees Structure - On Demand Examinations

Check the table below for the NIOS exam fees for On Demand exams.

Particular

Exam Fee

For Practical Exam

INR 200 per subject

For Theory Exam

INR 500 per subject

Online Processing Fee

INR 50

NIOS Exam Fees 2025 - Guidelines

  • NIOS doesn’t receive any fees at its headquarters.
  • While making the fee payment, students should make sure to have a proper internet network to avoid transaction failure.
  • Select the NIOS exams carefully which you want to appear and pay the NIOS exam fee only for them.
  • Download the NIOS exam fee receipt and keep it safe for further references, once the NIOS fees is paid.

Students have to prepare well for the NIOS exam to achieve better results.

Also Read:

NIOS 12th Preparation

NIOS 10th Question Paper

FAQs on NIOS Exam Fees

Q: Is it possible to pay NIOS exam fees 2025 in cash?

A: No, NIOS exam fees 2025 cannot be paid in cash. Students can pay the NIOS exam fees online only. NIOS is not collecting exam fees as cash anywhere.

Q: Is it necessary to pay NIOS exam fees 2025 apart from admission fees?

A: Yes, NIOS exam fees 2025 is different from NIOS admission fees. Students have to pay NIOS exam fees apart from the admission fee. The NIOS exam fee is mandatory to be paid for each session exam. Those who did not pay the NIOS exam fees will not receive the NIOS hall ticket 2025.

Q: What is the last date for the NIOS exam fees October 2025?

A: The NIOS board has released a notification regarding the schedule for the NIOS 10th, 12th registration and payment of exam fee for October - November 2025 public exams for all registered learners of April/May 2025. Those who are registered learners of April/May 2025 can check the official website and register for the NIOS public exam 2025 Oct/Nov. All registered learners of April/May 2025 can pay the exam fee from July 15 to 28, 2025 without late fee.

Q: How to pay the NIOS exam fees?

A: Students have to visit the NIOS official website to pay the NIOS exam fees. Click the link to pay NIOS exam fees and enter the required details. Then pay the NIOS exam fees online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. Students have to keep the screenshot or printout of the fee receipt for future use.

Q: How much is the NIOS exam fee per subject?

A: Students have to pay Rs. 300 as NIOS exam fees 2025 for each theory subject and Rs 150 per practical. NIOS exam fees can be paid online only.

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I am passed out CBSC 12 with PCB, now I want to add Mathematics, can I give single subject? what is the last date for form fill-up.

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Kenvom lendo

2 years ago

Last date of exam fees for class 10 Oct November

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