NIOS Public Exam And On-Demand Examination System: There are significant features in the evaluation system of the national institute of open schooling. One of these features is to answer the questions in public examination in any of their preferred regional languages. Although the question paper is available only in the form of English or Hindi/available regional languages only.
The certificates and intimation letters provided have scanned photographs of the learners. The information regarding the exam centers and the NIOS results are made available for everyone on NIOS official website. Recently, NIOS has adopted several new ideas for the evaluation system to maintain it’s standards and credibility. One such new idea is the on-demand examination system at the secondary as well as senior secondary levels for the registered candidates. In this article, you will find details about NIOS public exam and the on-demand examination system.
The public exams are held twice in a year as per the dates fixed by NIOS. These exams usually happen in months of April-May and October-November. Candidates can register for public exams online also. For this, the examination fee can be paid through debit card or credit card or net banking or through bank draft. The bank draft should be in favor of “Secretary NIOS” and it should be payable at the concerned regional center within a week after the date of submission of the online application form.
Below are the important dates for:
| NIOS Events | Dates |
| Registration begins | 1st May 2025 |
| Exam date | 1st June 2025 |
| Result | July 2025 |
After the final dates are gone, students still have the opportunity to register by paying the required exam fees along with the consolidated fee of Rs. 1500. This payment should be accepted through debit card or credit card or net banking or through bank draft. Here also bank draft should be drawn in favor of “Secretary NIOS” and payable at the concerned regional center.
Procedure for Registration through AI (Study Centre)/Common Service Centre/Authorised Facilitation Centre
The candidate can have as many as nine chances to appear for the public exams which are spread across a period of 5 years from the validity of admission. NIOS will keep on accumulating your credit in the given subjects in its database until the candidate clears all the required subjects for certification. Also, it is necessary for NIOS to revise the syllabus for different courses from time to time. In this case, the decision about NIOS will be on the candidate.
After the results are declared, candidates will receive their results through study centers. Migration and provisional certificates will be issued to the successful candidates only. The pass certificate of the student will be issued in six months after the results are declared.
Candidates can appear in the exam as per their preparation and wish. Also, it is subjected to seats available in the exam center.
Subjects available for appearing through ODES at the Secondary level are
Social Science (213), Economics (214), Hindi (201), English (202), Science & Technology (212), Business Studies (215), Home Science (216), Sanskrit (209), Mathematics (211), Psychology (222), Painting (225), Data Entry Operations (229), Indian Culture and Heritage (223)
Subjects available for appearing through ODES at the Senior Secondary level are::
Sanskrit (309), Mathematics (311), Physics (312), Hindi (301), English (302), Economics (318), Business Studies (319), Chemistry (313), History (315),Geography (316), Biology (314), Political Science (317), Psychology (328), Sociology (331), Environmental Science (333), Mass Communication (335), Accountancy (320),Home Science (321), Painting (332), Data Entry Operations (336), and Introduction to Law (338).
The on-demand exams for secondary as well as higher secondary for the above subjects will be conducted at the NIOS main center or at all the regional centers of NIOS, and Kendriya Vidyalaya across India.
For secondary level the fees are Rs. 500 + Rs. 200 per subject that involves practical.
For senior secondary level also the fees are Rs. 500 + Rs. 200 per subject that involves practical.
In order to pass the subject and get a certificate at secondary as well as senior secondary level, the criteria given by NIOS are laid down below
For Secondary Course
For Senior Secondary Course
The NIOS On-Demand Examination (ODE) system allows students to take their exams at their convenience rather than adhering to a fixed schedule. This system is particularly beneficial for those who may need to balance studies with other commitments. Students can choose exam dates based on their readiness, with ODEs available in January, February, and March 2025, while public exams are held in other months.
The ODE system is open to various students, including those who have previously failed their 10th or 12th-grade exams and wish to retake them. Additionally, students who want to improve their scores or those enrolled in NIOS courses can also apply. This flexibility allows students to attempt one or more subjects as needed.
Students can register for the ODEs online through the official NIOS website. The registration process is ongoing, and students must complete it ahead of their desired examination date. It’s important to check for specific registration guidelines and deadlines regularly to ensure a smooth application process.
Results for the ODEs are typically announced within 45 days after the examination date. This quick turnaround allows students to plan their next steps in education or career paths without unnecessary delays.