NIOS Senior Secondary
(Class 12) Admission

Take the next big step in your career with NIOS Class 12. Whether you are aiming for engineering, medical, commerce, or humanities, NIOSVIDYA offers expert coaching and comprehensive study materials for all streams.

Class 12 Students studying

Grouping & Passing Rules

Minimum 5 Subjects

You must select a minimum of 5 subjects to successfully pass and obtain the Senior Secondary certificate.

Language Requirements (Group A)

Select 1 or 2 language subjects from Group A (English, Hindi, Bengali, etc.).

Core Subjects (Groups B-F)

Select the remaining 3 or 4 subjects from Groups B to F based on your desired stream.

Additional Subjects

You may take up to 2 additional subjects, making a maximum of 7 subjects overall.

Popular Subject Combinations

Science Stream

Perfect for students aiming for Engineering (JEE), Medical (NEET), or pure sciences.

  • English (302)
  • Physics (312)
  • Chemistry (313)
  • Biology (314) (For Medical)
  • Mathematics (311) (For Engineering)

Commerce Stream

Ideal for future Chartered Accountants, Bankers, and Business Management professionals.

  • English (302)
  • Accountancy (320)
  • Business Studies (319)
  • Economics (318)
  • Mathematics (311) OR Data Entry (336)

Arts / Humanities

Designed for students pursuing careers in Civil Services, Law, Journalism, or Social Sciences.

  • English (302)
  • History (315)
  • Political Science (317)
  • Sociology (331)
  • Psychology (328)

Other available subjects include:

Geography (316), Home Science (321), Painting (332), Environmental Science (333), Mass Communication (335), Tourism (337), Introduction to Law (338), Library & Information Science (339), Computer Science (330), Physical Education & Yog (373), Military Studies (374), Military History (375), and more!

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be 15 years of age as of 31st January of the admission year (for block 1) or 31st July (for block 2).
  • Must have passed Secondary (Class 10th) from a recognized Board.
  • A minimum of one year gap is required between passing Class 10th and appearing for Class 12th exams to get the certificate.

Documents Required

  • Recent Passport Size Colored Photograph & Signature
  • Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Ration Card)
  • Class 10th Marksheet (Passed) from a recognized board
  • Valid Proof of Residence (Electricity Bill / Water Bill / Rent Agreement)
  • Category Certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC)