NIOS Senior Secondary (Class 12): Subjects, Streams & Exams
NIOS Senior Secondary is the Class 12 equivalent qualification. It is open to learners who have passed Class 10 (or are otherwise eligible), with flexible pacing through public exams and On-Demand Examinations.
Building your subject combination
| Choice | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Choose five subjects, with at least one language. |
| Subject codes | Senior Secondary subjects use the 3xx code series (e.g. 301 Hindi, 302 English, 311 Maths, 312 Physics). |
| Streams | There is no rigid "stream"; you build a science / commerce / arts combination through your subject choices. |
Confirm the current scheme of studies and valid combinations on the official portal.
NIOS Senior Secondary is recognised for university admission and accepted for NEET and JEE — provided you take the right subjects. See the validity guide for details, and the admission & streams guide to get started.
Always confirm on the official portal: Eligibility, the scheme of studies and fees change each cycle. Confirm the current rules on the official NIOS portal before admission.