NIOS Admission Last Date 2026–27: 10th & 12th Dates
For the 2026–27 session, NIOS Stream-1 Block-2 admission is open. The last date without a late fee is 31 January 2027, with late-fee windows up to 15 March 2027. Block-1 closed on 30 September 2026.
Last updated from official NIOS sources. NIOS can change dates by notification.
2026–27 at a glance
- Open now
- Stream-1 Block-2
- Last date, no late fee
- 31 January 2027
- Final late-fee date
- 15 March 2027
- First exam (Block-2)
- September–October 2027
- Block-1
- Closed 30 September 2026
NIOS admission last date 2026–27: the short answer
NIOS sets one Stream-1 schedule for both the Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses, split into two admission blocks. As of 20 October 2026:
- Block-2 is the open block. Admission without a late fee runs until 31 January 2027. After that, late fees of ₹260, ₹520 and ₹910 apply in stages until 15 March 2027.
- Block-1 has closed. Its last date was extended to 30 September 2026, and that date has passed. It cannot be used now.
- Block-2 learners can sit their first public examination in September–October 2027, according to the Prospectus. The admission portal labels this block “OCT. 2027”.
Admission status on 20 October 2026
This is what the official sources showed when we checked them. Status can change after this date.
| Admission | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Stream-1 Block-2 (2026–27) | Open | Apply on the NIOS portal. No late fee until 31 January 2027. |
| Stream-1 Block-1 (2026–27) | Closed | Extended last date of 30 September 2026 has passed. |
| Stream 2 (2026–27) | Shown as closed on the portal | A separate route, not the Block-1 or Block-2 deadline. |
Stream-1 Block-2 (2026–27)
- Status
- Open
- What it means
- Apply on the NIOS portal. No late fee until 31 January 2027.
Stream-1 Block-1 (2026–27)
- Status
- Closed
- What it means
- Extended last date of 30 September 2026 has passed.
Stream 2 (2026–27)
- Status
- Shown as closed on the portal
- What it means
- A separate route, not the Block-1 or Block-2 deadline.
Block-1 and Block-2 dates for 2026–27
The Academic Prospectus 2026–27 sets these online admission windows for Stream-1. Each late-fee amount is the extra charge for applying in that window.
Block-2 — open
First exam: September–October 2027- 16 September 2026 – 31 January 2027
- No late fee
- 1 – 15 February 2027
- Late fee ₹260
- 16 – 28 February 2027
- Late fee ₹520
- 1 – 15 March 2027
- Late fee ₹910
Block-1 — closed
First exam: March–April 202716 March – 31 July 2026(passed)- No late fee
1 – 15 August 2026(passed)- Late fee ₹260
16 – 31 August 2026(passed)- Late fee ₹520
1 – 15 September 2026(passed)- Late fee ₹910
Extended up to 30 September 2026(passed)- Notification 30/2026 (no fee stated)
About the Block-1 extension
Class 10 and Class 12 last dates
The Prospectus gives the Stream-1 block windows once, for all learners. The same dates therefore apply whether you are applying for Class 10 or Class 12. The difference between the two is eligibility and fee, not the deadline.
| Detail | Class 10 (Secondary) | Class 12 (Senior Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| Block-2 last date, no late fee | 31 January 2027 | 31 January 2027 |
| Final late-fee date | 15 March 2027 | 15 March 2027 |
| Minimum age | 14 years | 15 years |
| Before you apply | Passed Class 8 | Passed Secondary from a recognised board |
| Fee, 5 subjects (general, male) | ₹2,340 | ₹2,600 |
Block-2 last date, no late fee
- Class 10 (Secondary)
- 31 January 2027
- Class 12 (Senior Secondary)
- 31 January 2027
Final late-fee date
- Class 10 (Secondary)
- 15 March 2027
- Class 12 (Senior Secondary)
- 15 March 2027
Minimum age
- Class 10 (Secondary)
- 14 years
- Class 12 (Senior Secondary)
- 15 years
Before you apply
- Class 10 (Secondary)
- Passed Class 8
- Class 12 (Senior Secondary)
- Passed Secondary from a recognised board
Fee, 5 subjects (general, male)
- Class 10 (Secondary)
- ₹2,340
- Class 12 (Senior Secondary)
- ₹2,600
Minimum ages are from the Prospectus; the age cut-off date differs by block. For Block-2, confirm the cut-off date in Table-3 of the Prospectus or with NIOS before you apply. More detail is in our Class 10 guide and Class 12 guide.
Stream-1 admission fee for 2026–27
Table-4 of the Prospectus sets these online admission fees for Stream-1:
| Course | General, male | General, female or third gender | SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary (Class 10), 5 subjects | ₹2,340 | ₹1,890 | ₹1,560 |
| Senior Secondary (Class 12), 5 subjects | ₹2,600 | ₹2,150 | ₹1,690 |
| Each additional subject | ₹940 | ₹940 | ₹940 |
Secondary (Class 10), 5 subjects
- General, male
- ₹2,340
- General, female or third gender
- ₹1,890
- SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities
- ₹1,560
Senior Secondary (Class 12), 5 subjects
- General, male
- ₹2,600
- General, female or third gender
- ₹2,150
- SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities
- ₹1,690
Each additional subject
- General, male
- ₹940
- General, female or third gender
- ₹940
- SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities
- ₹940
- Late fees (₹260, ₹520 or ₹910) are added on top if you apply in a late-fee window.
- The Prospectus adds ₹70 for every online transaction.
- The admission fee does not include the examination fee, which is paid separately.
- Fees are paid online only. Exempted categories upload their supporting certificate.
If you missed the Block-1 deadline
Block-1 cannot be reopened by an applicant. If you meant to apply in Block-1, these are the realistic options today:
- 1
Apply in Block-2
Admission is open now. Your first public examination would be in September–October 2027 rather than March–April 2027. - 2
Apply before 31 January 2027 if you can
That avoids late fees. After that, the late fee rises in steps until the block closes on 15 March 2027. - 3
Check other routes if you failed at another board
Transfer of Credit and the On-Demand system have their own rules. See Transfer of Credit and On-Demand Exams.
Admission last date vs exam fee last date
These are two separate deadlines, and missing one does not move the other. Many search results mix them up.
| Detail | Admission (this page) | Examination fee |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Registers you as an NIOS learner | Enters you for a specific exam session |
| When | Block-1 or Block-2 windows above | Separate windows NIOS announces for each exam session |
| Fee | Admission fee (Table-4) | Paid separately; not included in the admission fee |
What it does
- Admission (this page)
- Registers you as an NIOS learner
- Examination fee
- Enters you for a specific exam session
When
- Admission (this page)
- Block-1 or Block-2 windows above
- Examination fee
- Separate windows NIOS announces for each exam session
Fee
- Admission (this page)
- Admission fee (Table-4)
- Examination fee
- Paid separately; not included in the admission fee
Our dates and details page explains the regular exam-form windows NIOS publishes.
Blocks, streams and On-Demand registration
“Block” and “stream” are different things, and On-Demand exam registration is different again:
- Stream — the admission route. NIOS has four, and a learner can choose only one of them. Stream-1 is regular admission for all learners.
- Block — the admission window within Stream-1. Block-1 leads to the March–April exam, Block-2 to the September–October exam.
- Stream 2, 3 and 4 — separate routes with their own notices and dates. A Stream 2 deadline is not a Block-1 or Block-2 deadline.
- On-Demand Examination (ODE) — a way to sit exams when you are ready, with its own registration. See On-Demand Exams.
How to check the latest notification or extension
NIOS announces extensions by numbered notification, so a new date can appear after we update this page. To check:
- 1
Open the official admission portal
Go to sdmis.nios.ac.in and see which block the Stream 1 registration page says you are registering for. - 2
Look for a numbered notification
A genuine extension has a notification number, a date and the block and session it applies to — for example, Notification 30/2026 for Block-1. - 3
Check a Regional Centre notice board
NIOS Regional Centres repost these notices, for example RC Kochi's notifications. - 4
Ignore dates without a source
If a website or message gives a date with no NIOS notice behind it, treat it as unconfirmed.
How to apply before the last date
Admission is online on the NIOS portal. You can apply yourself, or get help at an NIOS study centre, a Regional Centre or a Common Services Centre.
- 1
Register on the portal
Choose your State/UT, identity type and the course (Secondary or Senior Secondary). - 2
Fill in the form and upload documents
Admission can be rejected later if documents are missing, false or incomplete, or if the age or qualification criteria are not met. - 3
Review and pay online
Check every section, then pay. Keep the reference number and fee receipt. - 4
Wait for confirmation
After verification NIOS confirms admission, issues an enrolment number and informs you by email and SMS.
Check official NIOS information
NIOS admission last date: questions
What is the NIOS admission last date for 2026–27?
For Stream-1 Block-2, 31 January 2027 without a late fee, and 15 March 2027 as the final late-fee date. Block-1 closed on 30 September 2026.
Is NIOS admission still open?
Yes, for Stream-1 Block-2. On 20 October 2026 the official portal showed Stream 1 registration for Block 2 open.
Can I still apply using the 30 September 2026 extension?
No. That extension was for Block-1 and the date has passed.
Are the last dates different for Class 10 and Class 12?
No. The Prospectus gives one Stream-1 schedule for both courses. Eligibility and fees differ.
If I apply in Block-2, when is my first exam?
September–October 2027, according to the Prospectus.
Is the late fee extra to the admission fee?
Yes. A late fee of ₹260, ₹520 or ₹910 applies depending on the window, on top of the admission fee.
Will NIOS extend the Block-2 last date?
We cannot predict that. Plan for 31 January 2027 and check the portal and official notifications for any change.
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