{"id":292709,"date":"2025-11-25T11:53:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T06:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=292709"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:58:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T06:28:30","slug":"nios-april-may-registration-2026-begins-sdmis-nios-ac-in-apply-for-class-10-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/nios-april-may-registration-2026-begins-sdmis-nios-ac-in-apply-for-class-10-12\/","title":{"rendered":"NIOS April\u2013May Registration 2026 Begins @sdmis.nios.ac.in, Apply for Class 10 & 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Institute of Open Schooling<\/span><\/span> (NIOS) has officially kicked off the registration process for the April\u2013May 2026 exams for both Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary). The online application link is now live on the NIOS portal: sdmis.nios.ac.in<\/strong>. This article walks you through everything you need to know: eligibility, deadlines, fees, key conditions, and registration steps.<\/p>\n

Key Deadlines & Late Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Students who are enrolled in Stream I, Block I for the March\/April 2026 session \u2014 or those eligible from exams held before the Sept\u2013Oct 2025 public session \u2014 must note important dates:<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Registration Window<\/th>\nLate Fee<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
21 Nov 2025 \u2013 20 Dec 2025<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\nApply without late fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21 Dec 2025 \u2013 31 Dec 2025<\/td>\n\u20b9150 per subject<\/td>\nLate fee period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 Jan 2026 \u2013 10 Jan 2026<\/td>\n\u20b91600 per learner<\/td>\nConsolidated late fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

It\u2019s advisable to complete your registration before 20 December 2025 to avoid additional charges.<\/p>\n

Examination Fee Details<\/h2>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fee Component<\/th>\nAmount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Examination fee per subject<\/td>\n\u20b9300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional fee for each subject with practical component<\/td>\n\u20b9150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Make sure you pay the correct fee when submitting your application.<\/p>\n

Important Requirement for Class 12 Learners<\/h2>\n

Class 12 students must be aware of this crucial eligibility condition: A gap of two years from the year and session in which they passed Class 10 is required to obtain their Senior Secondary certificate. If the gap is not fulfilled, the candidate can still apply, but only for a maximum of four subjects, including those already passed.<\/p>\n

How to Register for NIOS April-May 2026 Exam<\/h2>\n

Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Visit the NIOS registration portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Click on \u201cNIOS April-May Exam 2026 Registration\u201d on the homepage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Enter your registration details and complete the initial login\/registration process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Fill out the online application form, select subjects, upload required documents and pay the fee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Submit the form, download and print the confirmation page for your records.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A direct registration link is provided on the NIOS website when live.<\/p>\n

    Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n