NIOS Opens Exam Fee Payment Window for NIOS 10th, 12th October/November Exams 2026

NIOS Opens Exam Fee Payment Window for NIOS 10th, 12th October/November Exams 2026

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The National Institute of Open Schooling has started the exam fee payment process for the NIOS Class 10, 12 October/November 2026 public examinations. Eligible learners can pay their NIOS 10th/12th examination fee online without a late fee from July 13 to July 22, 2026. Read on to check the details on the NIOS 10th and 12th Fee Payment process.

The National Institute of Open Schooling has started the exam fee payment process for the NIOS Class 10, 12 October/November 2026 public examinations. Eligible learners can pay their NIOS 10th/12th examination fee online without a late fee from July 13 to July 22, 2026. Read the news to check the details on the NIOS 10th and 12th Fee Payment process, date and more.

NIOS Opens Exam Fee Payment Window for NIOS 10th, 12th October/November Exams 2026

NIOS Opens Exam Fee Payment Window for NIOS 10th, 12th October/November Exams 2026

NIOS 10th, 12th Oct/Nov Exams 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has started accepting fee payments for the NIOS Class 10, 12 October/November Exams 2026. Students who had registered for the NIOS Class 10 and 12 October session exams 2026 can now submit their exam fees through the official portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in. Eligible students can make the fee payment from July 13, 2026, until July 22, 2026, without a late fee. Learners are suggested to complete the fee payment process before the last date to avoid any delay.

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NIOS Class 10, 12 Exam Fee Payment 2026: Important Details

According to the official notice released by the board, the online exam fee payment facility is now available for the students who were registered for the October 2026 Public Examination. These students can now pay the examination fee for the NIOS 12th, 10th October/November exams 2026 from July 13, 2026, to July 22, 2026, without any late fee. Before making the payment, the students should keep their enrolment details ready and carefully check all the information entered on the official website. 

How to Pay NIOS 12th, 10th October/November 2026 Exam Fee?

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any provision for conducting the NIOS 12th exam twice in a year?
A: 

NIOS 12th board exams are held twice in a year. The NIOS 12th exam will be held in April-May (block I) and Oct-Nov (block II). Students can register in any block for the exam.

Q:   When will the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026 be released?
A: 

The NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026 April exam was published on March 25, 2026, on the official website. NIOS 12th exam 2026 was held from April 10 to May 6, 2026. Students have to open the official website to download the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026. They are can download and save the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026. 

Q:   What is the passing marks for NIOS 10th exam?
A: 

Students should score 33% of the total marks for passing the NIOS Class 10 exam. For 10th and 12th, you need to score a minimum of 33% in the aggregate in the practical and theory exams.

Students can follow these simple steps to pay the NIOS 10th, 12th class examination fee online:

  1. Visit the official website of the board at sdmis.nios.ac.in.

  2. Log in using your Enrolment Number and the other required login details.

  3. Now, click on the Exam Fee Payment option.

  4. Select the class and subject for which you want to appear in the NIOS 10th/12th October/November 2026 Public Examination.

  5. The option to pay the examination fee will appear on the screen.

  6. Choose the preferred online payment method (such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI).

  7. After completing the payment, the confirmation message will appear on the screen.

  8. In the end, do not forget to download and save the payment receipt for future reference.

Learners are suggested to regularly visit the official NIOS website for the latest updates and any further announcements related to the NIOS Class 10, 12 October/November 2026 examinations.

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