Nowadays, students who fail in Class 10 or 12 want a simple way to pass their exams without waiting for the next year.
To help them, the Government of India started the National Institute of Open Schooling.
With the NIOS On Demand Exam, students can reappear for their failed subjects anytime by picking a date that suits them.
In this guide, I will explain how you can save your year easily by choosing NIOS’s flexible exam system.
Disclaimer:
This website shares information from my personal experience and online research. As an Authorized CSC Facilitation Centre (CSC ID: 325656170012), I try my best to provide correct details, but there may be mistakes or updates I am unaware of. If you find any errors, please check the official NIOS website (www.nios.ac.in) for the most accurate and updated information.
What is NIOS On Demand Exam?
This is a special initiative by the National Institute of Open Schooling that helps students save their academic year by retaking failed or compartment subjects within a month.
For example, if you fail in one or more subjects, you can easily apply for the NIOS On-Demand Exam. You can also transfer marks from two passed subjects and appear for at least three subjects.
This combination of 2+3 papers will total five; upon passing the subjects, you will receive a marksheet.
Is the NIOS on-demand exam tough?
From my experience, I don’t think it’s tough; you need to follow the syllabus and understand the pattern of the questions.
Do you know why some students say it is hard? Because the Tutor-marked assignments do not apply.
Why do the seats get full early if it’s hard to clear?
Advantages and Disadvantages
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| You can choose your exam date and month. | No printed books. |
| Save your academic year. | TMA marks are not applicable. |
| Transfer of credit (TOC) up to two subjects. | Limited subjects are available. |
| Pattern follow the new syllabus. | Delay in receiving mark sheet. |
who can give on demand exam in NIOS
- Students with failed or compartment.
- Those looking to improve their percentage in specific subjects.
- Those who want to add or change subjects for the Pilot training course.
- Existing student can also apply.
NIOS On Demand admission 2025
If you are searching for how to apply for online application, Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website www.nios.ac.in
- Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
- Choose your center and dates.
- Fill in the TOC details if applicable.
- Verify your details and pay your fees.
List of exam centers in West Bengal
Examination centers are available in various locations such as Kolkata, Howrah, Malda, West Midnapore, and Burdwan Cooch Behar.
NIOS on-demand exam date 2025
The registration date for 2025 session has been declared . The last date works like “first come, first served” – whoever books the seat first will get it.
You can give on demand paper anytime from January to March and June to September.
Check here the examination date month-wise.
Latest News
The new registration portal has been open on 28th January 2025.
| Event | Stream 3(Class 10) | Stream 4(Class 12) |
| Registration period | January-March, June-September | January-March, June-September |
| Exam Starting Date | 3rd February 2025 onwards | 3rd February 2025 onwards |
Note: Regularly visit the official website for the latest information.
Seat availability for NIOS on demand exam
The 2025 exams have started, and seats are limited. Don’t wait—apply now!
| Senior Secondary | Secondary | DATES | ||
| 1 | Physics(312) | 1 | Hindi (201) | Monday-03,10,17,24-February-2025 03,10,17,24-March 2025 |
| 2 | English (302) | 2 | Mathematics (211) | |
| 3 | Business Studies (319) | 3 | Painting (225) | |
| 4 | Economics(318) | 4 | Sanskrit (209) | |
| 5 | Political Science(317) | |||
| 6 | Data entry Operation (336) | |||
| 7 | Sanskrit (309) | 5 | English (202) | Tuesday-04,11,18,25 February 2025 04,11,18,25 March 2025 |
| 8 | Mathematics (311) | 6 | Science & Technology (212) | |
| 9 | History(315) | 7 | Data entry Operation (229) | |
| 10 | Biology(314) | 8 | Accountancy (224) | |
| 11 | Geography (316) | 9 | Home Science (216) | |
| 12 | Psychology (328) | |||
| 13 | Painting (332) | |||
| 14 | Environmental Science(333) | |||
| 15 | Chemistry(313) | 10 | Social science (213) | Thursdays-06,13,20,27 February 2025 06,20,27 March 2025 |
| 16 | Accountancy(320) | 11 | Economics (214) | |
| 17 | Hindi(301) | 12 | Business Studies (215) | |
| 18 | Home Science (321) | 13 | Psychology (222) | |
| 19 | Computer Science (330) | 14 | Indian Culture and Heritage (223) | |
| 20 | Sociology (331) | 15 | Bharatiya Darshan (247) | |
| 21 | Mass Communication (335) | 16 | Sanskrit Sahitya (248) | |
| 22 | Introduction to Law (338) | |||
| 23 | Library & Information Science (339) |
Reason behind admission is not confirmed?
Registration confirmation depends on the examination date. Sometimes, the official team confirms within 1-2 days.
I have already written about why admission status is not confirmed.
If your application status is pending, follow the steps below.
If your admission is taking too long and not generating enrollment numbers, there might be some error below.
✅Please Pay Your Short Fees
✅Your application is received short by Rs. 770/- Data Entry Operations (336) additional subject. It is not in your previous board result. Please submit a short fee online.
✅Please upload your 12th pass mark sheet in the proper format (full mark sheet).
✅We confirm your admission, but we have withdrawn the marks for Transfer of Credit (TOC) subjects because you have already passed 12th grade.
✅Documents you have uploaded are not enough.
✅Documents are not visible.
✅Uploaded admit card and mark sheet, etc.
If you are facing a problem with the ODES registration, how to apply, how to complete it, etc. Just contact Ansari Institute, and we will guide you.
How to download the hall ticket
After confirming the NIOS on demand registration 2025, follow the steps:
- Log in to your student dashboard.
- Download your hall tickets and verify details like date and center.
- If discrepancies are found, contact your regional center.
Note: If you have practical subjects, ensure you must attend both exams. Don’t forget to ask about the practical date.
How to check NIOS on demand exam results in 2025
You may be wondering how to check the marks. Results are typically declared within 45-60 days after the exam. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Results Portal.
- Select “On Demand Exam Results.”
- Enter your enrollment number and captcha code, then click “Submit.”
- You will see your marks on the screen.
Note: You can directly check NIOS ON demand results on the official website. You don’t need to log into the dashboard while checking the marks.
Whenever they upload marks on the official website, they upload block-wise, Block A=1-15 date, and B=16 to 31st of the month, so if you want to get your results fast, you need to select your date from 1 to 15.
You can download on demand syllabus from the official website.
Exam preparation guide
You need a basic understanding of the syllabus to succeed in the exam.
✅Exam Pattern
Analyze sample question papers to understand the question pattern.
✅Learn from official study material:
When you register for NIOS ODES exams, you will not get the study material in printed format. Therefore, you will need to download it from the official website.
✅Solve Previous Year Papers:
Focus on the last 5 years’ public exam question papers, I have seen that some of the questions are repeated.
✅Buy Guide Books
Besides the resources mentioned above, you could also find some good guidebooks that could be helpful.
By following these preparation tips, you can improve your study for the NIOS On-Demand test and maximize your chances of success.
FAQ
Conclusion
The NIOS On Demand registration is an excellent opportunity for students who failed or compartment in board test and want to save their academic year.
With an on-demand exam, you can add or change your subjects.
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Hello sir maine april 2023 me Nios se public exam diya tha pr mere 75% nhi aaye to kya mai january 2024 me ODE dekar JEE 2024 ke liye eligible rahonga kya mujhe NIT/IIT me seat milegi??? Or jee main form fill up ke time appearing likhon ya passed?
Please sir reply I’m very Depressed
bro what was the outcome did yo give jan’s On demand exam an was it accepted by nta
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Hi Sir,
Please confirm when results declared by NIOS on demand one subject exam date 5 sep 23, but I need early due to cbse 11 class registration last date 10 nov 23.
Any other way we get results early.
may be November last
Hi I have a query kindly resolve. How can I change my subject for on demand exam?
Actually the problem is currently I have history subject and I want to replace this subject with the another subject. I am a student of nios I will be appearing for nios public this year only but I don’t want to give history exam and want to change it so can I change the subject and appear for on demand is it possible??
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