NIOS Exam Fee Calculator
Estimate academic public-exam or vocational-exam fees with separate practical and late-fee calculations.
Estimated NIOS Exam Fee
Calculated from your selected examination route.
Important: This is a planning estimate, not a payment demand. Eligibility, selected subject codes and the final amount shown by the official NIOS portal control the actual payment.
How to Use the Calculator
- Select Academic Public Exam or Vocational Exam.
- Enter only the subjects/modules you plan to pay for.
- For academic courses, count subjects with a practical component.
- Select the payment window shown in the applicable official notice.
- Calculate and compare the result with the official portal.
Academic Fee Example
For five academic subjects, including two subjects with practicals, without a late fee:
Vocational Fee Example
For three vocational modules during the ₹150-per-module late-fee window, assuming one transaction:
Official Sources and Guides
Use only the official NIOS portals for eligibility checks and payment. OpenStudyInfo does not collect examination fees.
Before You Pay
- Confirm that the official portal accepts your enrolment number and displays the correct eligible subjects.
- Do not confuse admission fees, TOC fees, TMA charges or On-Demand Examination fees with this public/vocational exam estimate.
- Check whether the current window uses a per-subject late fee or one consolidated late fee per learner.
- Review every subject code before payment because examination fees may be non-refundable or non-adjustable.
- Download the official receipt and keep the payment reference until the examination and result process is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about what the estimate includes.
What is the NIOS academic public-exam fee per subject?
The 2026 notification used ₹300 per selected academic subject, with an additional ₹150 for each subject having a practical component. Recheck the latest official notification before paying.
How does the calculator count a practical subject?
Every selected academic subject is first charged at the base rate. If that subject also has a practical component, the calculator adds ₹150 for it. The practical-subject count cannot exceed the total selected subjects.
What is the NIOS vocational examination fee?
The October–November 2026 vocational schedule used ₹400 per selected subject or module, inclusive of theory, practical and internal assessment where applicable. The portal also listed a ₹70 transaction charge.
How are NIOS late fees calculated?
The relevant notification may provide a ₹150 late fee for every selected subject/module and a later final window with a consolidated ₹1,600 fee per learner. Select only the window that applies to your examination route and payment date.
Does this calculator cover NIOS On-Demand Examination fees?
No. On-Demand Examination and Stream 3/4 fee rules are different. This version covers academic public examinations and the separate vocational examination schedule only.
Can I pay the calculated amount on OpenStudyInfo?
No. OpenStudyInfo only provides a browser-based estimate. Pay solely through the applicable official NIOS portal after confirming eligibility, subjects and the final amount.