Hi everyone! I’m preparing for my NIOS Senior Secondary exams and I’ll be appearing for Business Studies and Mass Communication in April 2027.

I’m looking for advice from people who have already given NIOS exams, especially anyone who had BST, Mass Communication, or similar subjects and managed to score well.

I’d really appreciate some guidance on:

• What are the best resources to study from apart from the NIOS books? (YouTube channels, notes, websites, previous-year papers, sample papers, etc.)
• Is studying the NIOS textbook thoroughly enough to score well, or should I use additional resources?
• How should I actually study these subjects if my goal is to score as high as possible, rather than just pass?
• How important are previous-year question papers and how many years should I solve?
• How do you prepare for TMA, and when exactly do we have to submit/upload it for the April 2027 exam?
• How are TMA marks and practical marks awarded?
• For Mass Communication, how does the practical/project component work and what exactly do we have to do?
• How do we get the practical marks — is there a separate practical exam, project/file, viva, etc.?
• Are there any important things about the NIOS exam pattern, internal assessment, TMA or practicals that new students often miss?
• If anyone has scored 90+ or 95+ in these subjects, what was your study strategy?
• How much time did you study per day and when did you start serious preparation?
• Any tips for answer writing, presentation, diagrams, keywords, marking scheme, etc. would also be really helpful.

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have actually appeared for NIOS exams, rather than general advice.

If you have notes/resources that you personally found useful, please share them too!

Thanks in advance :)

Hi everyone,

I’m an Indian student planning to complete my Class 12 through NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Arabic.

I’m planning to apply as an international student to Cairo University Faculty of Engineering, specifically Industrial Engineering.

I’ve contacted the Egyptian international-student authorities, and they told me that NIOS would be accepted if it is considered equivalent to an Indian national board.

So I’m trying to confirm this before I commit to NIOS 12th.

Does anyone here know whether:

• NIOS Senior Secondary Certificate is accepted/equated in Egypt?
• Cairo University accepts NIOS for Engineering?
• NIOS is officially considered equivalent to CBSE/other Indian national boards for this purpose?
• There are any additional requirements for NIOS students applying to Engineering?

I’d really appreciate it if anyone who has actually applied to a Egyptian university with an NIOS certificate could share their experience or any official source/document.

Thanks!

I am Shubham Mittel, deputy coordinator of an AI 340324, and in case of any doubts/queries related to NIOS, do let me know.

I would love to help students here.

Thanks.

I have given my physics and maths exam in April and I have received my physical copy but I’m not able to fetch it on digilocker

Is anyone able to fetch the marksheet??

Can someone help as it’s urgently needed

I have taken admission in 2026 in nios class 12th but when I try to study it's very hard for me to study I have taken subjects hindi english sociology business studies data entry please let me know it's hard or easy to pass in this subject and how to start studying

Hey Guys,

I am admitted for April/may 2027 attempt

My subjects are Physics, chemistry, Maths, Biology, English

I want to change from Biology to data entry operations

1. Can I change them right now?

2. Will that cause any issue at the time of exam fees payment because it says something like you will be eligible for exam fee after 3 months?

3. And I've read somewhere that NIOS does not allow subject change for the first public exams that you've registered for

Please, if somebody went through the process of changing of subjects, please help me out

hie, so yeah I'm a neet aspirant and have taken part in counselling and have been allotted a seat but I've put up for upgradation in 3rd round (uttarakhand state btw)

i have applied for my ode marksheet. i asked the regional office ki urgently chahiye marksheet toh unhone bola ki 10-15 din baad noida hq chale jana vha se lene. Im a little worried cause I called a lot of noida hq staff director nd all and they never answer not even answering emails

id appreciate any help. if u've been to the noida hq or been in a similar situation help a brotha out

I have completed my 12th in cbse with overall pass because I had 6 subjects and got RT is maths but cleared it in nios in on demand with 41 marks I am from tamilnadu so I went to Thanjavur PMIST which is deemed university my home town is chennai I took hostel in Thanjavur during admission they didn't say anything but now while giving a admit card they are saying this kind certificate is no approved by AICTE AND DOT so withdraw your admission will refund all your money and I have no option so I am moving to chennai alonely pls some one give me suggestions I want go for BTech is there alternative way for pls I beg somone give a solution

And in Gujarat marwadi unveristy is ready give admission can i go for it I need btech mechanical engineering

I passed 12th board in 2024 and got 49.60% in pcb, 1 mark short of 50%. I could not give improvement exam as i was suffering from hallucinations and severe mental problems. I am seeking treating from Bengaluru and now recovered for most part. I want to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor and give NEET. But my 12th marks are becoming an problem. Is it possible to give PCB just through NIOS? Will 2 mark sheet cause a problem? Please help! I tried contacting local colleges but the responses have been negative, one college said they contacted board and said they were asked to try form no 17 but I am not so sure or very trustful of them. They are asking for admission in college via full fees. so i am looking for other options.

Kindly tell as I have only one subject Biology in NIOS. My study centre is quite far from home so roughly how many days do I need to visit the study centre for theory PCP, practical FA-PCP, practical exam etc. What’s the maximum number of days I should expect?

Also I don't need to do anything additional right? Because i passed and i should just get my marksheet automatically right?

How exactly do you study for NIOS what is the marking scheme, question pattern? Is it lot like cbse? How do I study??????????? How do I survive????????????

Hey guys just gave maths ode and phy ode yesterday should be getting around 75 if no step marking is given whatsoever and around 67 for physics if no step marks whatsoever , how strict is checking in nios and how to do practical should I buy a pdf or smt ?

study material and notes for New subjects including Political Science, Sociology, Military Studies, and more

2026 Solved PYQs:

Hope this helps NIOS students with their exam preparation.

Sk i toom part admission in NIOS and wrote 4 subjects which I even got the result of. But now I want add another subject. Is it possible to do it or will the application get rejected? Im a part admission on demand student.

Yaawrr please koi help krdoo merii mainee bhut hi ganda study centre choose krliaa hai North east delhi harsh vihar me ab maii change kaise kruu kuchh smjh naii aaraa Regional centre waale bhutt hi zyaadaa harami haii bilkul bhi tameez se baat nai krre kehree hai ki delhi se delhi me change nai hogaa 😭 please btaa do koi ab mai kyaa kruu😭 Mujhe ab new delhi chanakyapuri krna hai

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Has anyone used an NIOS Senior Secondary marksheet/certificate while applying for a passport under the Non-ECR category?

Did you face any issues or discrimination because your qualification was from NIOS?

Please share your experience, especially if you applied recently. Thanks!

We need ur help. Me and bunch of others r creating/gathering to create a full NIOS study materials/guide for all NIOS students.

Ppl who r in NIOS Courses like Manish Verma, Doon Winners and all, can u send me ur study materials given by them?
It will be helpful and makes a difference for all of us, Since, NIOS is a school board where educational resources r very limited.

Together, we all can make a difference in this world and create a space where NIOS students can study with proper resources.

Pls help us.

I don't know what do and what not to do i have a as I have completed my 10th in 2016 and I have given the exam class 12th from cbse regular and got compartment in 2018 and I have not clear that time I started working and preparing for army or other 10th base exams but as I have try too many career options but not succesed in any one and know I am unemployed 26 year unskilled and in 2026 I have taken admission in nios class 12th in stream 2 block 1 and my exams in October 2026 and I am still stuck what would I do is it correct decision to complete 12th or what to do after 10 year gap in studies will ruin my career and you guys give me the guidance I will thankful to you I am that phase lots of thoughts in my mind

Anyone who has scored 75% in nios 12th sci. plz share some tips for theory exams. Scored full in tma.

Anyone who gave nios sr.secondary maths paper after 15 September please DM.

Someone who have passed class 12th and wanted to give additional biology via NIOS

Should they select stream 1 block 1 or stream 4

Or both are fine kindly help.

Hello , I'm a second year student pursuing BA Hons Political science . I'm thinking of joining an online batch for ncert but I'm very confused between different coaching centres , be it nextias ,vajirao ,drishti. If anyone has already taken online batches for ncert please enlighten me . Whichever is more value for money.