NIOS Passing Marks: Everything You Need to Know

NIOS CLASS
Passing Marks for NIOS
Subjects
EverythingStudentsNeedtoKnowBeforethe Exam
Minimum Passing Marks: 33% — across all NIOS
subjects at both Secondary and Senior Secondary
levels.

What Is NIOS?
Secondary Level Senior Secondary
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
is India's largest open schooling board, offering
flexible education to millions of students
nationwide. Recognised by the Government of
India, NIOS qualifications are accepted for higher
education and employment across the country.
Class 10 Class 12

THE GOLDEN RULE
33% — The Minimum
Passing Mark
Combined total
Minimum in written papers Where applicable
Across all NIOS subjects,students mustscore a minimum of 33%
marks to pass. This appliestoboth theoryand practical
components where applicable. Falling below this threshold in any
subject requires a supplementary examination.
33% Theory
33% Aggregate
33% Practical

Secondary Level — Class 10
Including at least one language Theory + Internal Assessment No subject below the threshold
At the Secondary (Class 10) level,
students must pass a minimum of 5
subjects, including one or more language
subjects. Each subject carries 100 marks,
with theory and internal assessment
components.
5 Subjects Minimum 100 Marks Per Subject 33% in Each

Senior Secondary Level — Class 12
Including one language subject Science, Commerce, or Humanities Uniform passing criteria
At the Senior Secondary (Class 12) level,
students must pass a minimum of 5 subjects
with at least one language. Stream-specific
subjects (Science, Commerce, Humanities)
follow the same 33% rule.
5 Subjects Required Stream Subjects 33% Per Subject