Failed in CBSE 2025 10th or 12th? Don’t Waste Your Year — Still Complete Your 10th and 12th with NIOS
- Mihir Lohiya
- May 15
- 2 min read
Failing your CBSE 10th or 12th exam can be heartbreaking — but you don’t need to lose an entire year. You can still complete your 10th or 12th with the NIOS Board (National Institute of Open Schooling) — a government-recognized alternative that is 100% valid and flexible.
👉 Whether you failed or dropped out — NIOS lets you save your year and continue your education without starting from zero.
✅ Why NIOS?
Save your academic year — appear in the same year’s board exams.
Government-approved and accepted across India.
Study at your own pace — no regular school required.
Eligible for competitive exams (JEE, NEET, UPSC, etc.) and university admissions.
📘 Who Can Apply?
Students who failed in CBSE/ICSE/State Boards.
Students who want to improve marks.
Dropouts or students who missed exams.
Anyone who wants to complete 10th or 12th without regular schooling.
📥 Download Official NIOS Registration Flow PDF
🪜 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for NIOS (2024–25)
🔹 Step 1: Visit the NIOS Official Website
👉 https://sdmis.nios.ac.in/ the prospectus under:Admission > Academic > Prospectus
🔹 Step 2: Choose Your Stream
Select:Admission > Academic > Stream 1 Block II (for fresh or failed students for Oct 2025 exams)
🔹 Step 3: Fill in Basic Details
Name, DOB, Aadhaar, parents’ names
Choose Secondary (10th) or Senior Secondary (12th)
Register your mobile number and email (for OTP and login)
🔹 Step 4: Upload Required Documents
Scanned documents required:
Passport-size photo and signature
Aadhaar card
DOB proof
Failed marksheet (if applicable)
Address proof
Class 8th certificate (for 10th) / Class 10th marksheet (for 12th)
Caste/Disability/Ex-Serviceman certificates if applicable
🔹 Step 5: Select Subjects & ToC (Transfer of Credit)
Choose at least 5 subjects
If you passed any subjects previously, select TOC for credit transfer(Max 2 subjects from other boards, 4 from NIOS)
🔹 Step 6: Choose Study Centre
Use the tool to find your nearest center:👉 Locate NIOS Study Centre
🔹 Step 7: Pay the Fee Online
Approx. ₹1800 to ₹2500 depending on subjects and category
Use UPI, Net banking, Credit/Debit card
🔹 Step 8: Confirmation and Dashboard Access
After payment, you’ll get a Reference Number
Login to dashboard at https://sdmis.nios.ac.in
Wait for admission approval
🔹 Step 9: Download ID Card & Study Materials
Identity Card will be available in your dashboard
Free study materials:👉 NIOS Digital Content
🔹 Step 10: Appear in October 2025 Exams
Attend practicals and PCP (Personal Contact Programs) at your study centre
Submit TMAs (assignments) before deadline👉 NIOS Exam Page
🎓 After NIOS — What’s Next?
Eligible for admission to colleges, universities, and diploma programs
You can apply for NEET, JEE, UPSC, NDA, SSC, and all other exams
NIOS certificate is equivalent to CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards
📞 Need Help?
Toll-Free: 1800-180-9393
Email: lsc@nios.ac.in
💡 Final Note
Don’t let failure stop your future. You can still complete your 10th or 12th without wasting your year.NIOS is your second chance — grab it and move forward stronger.
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