NIOS Syllabus 2025 – Download PDF for Class 10 & 12

Are you preparing for the October 2025 exam and curious about the NIOS exam pattern and syllabus for class 10th and 12th? If yes, this post will be helpful to you.

The National Institute of Open Schooling Board has updated the NIOS syllabus 2025 for both secondary and senior secondary courses on their official website at https://sdmis.nios.ac.in. 

In this article, I will explain the new syllabus pattern.

Disclaimer:

We share information on this website based on our personal experience and research. As an Authorized CSC Facilitation Centre (CSC ID: 325656170012), we try our best to provide correct details. However, there may be mistakes or updates we might not be aware of. For the most accurate and latest information, please visit the NIOS official website www.nios.ac.in, check the prospectus, call the toll-free number 18001809393, or visit your nearest Regional Centre.

About NIOS syllabus 2025

Whenever I meet with NIOS students to discuss their study, Many students often say “curriculum is vast” even though their delivery system of study material is “quite slow “, and “How can I complete the entire lesson in a short time”?

Don’t worry, the National Institute of Open Schooling has reduced the exam syllabus for Secondary and Senior secondary course. The curriculum is now divided into two parts. The TMA chapter is 40% of the syllabus, while the public exam is 60%.

That means if you are preparing for the public exam, you don’t need to learn the TMA chapter.

This change reduces the pressure on students by focusing only on the selected chapters.

This change was introduced by NIOS board as per Notification No. F-76-2/2023/NIOS/Acad., dated 25.07.2023, issued by Rajiv Kumar Singh, Director (Academic). The notification states:

In consonance with the recommendations of the NEP 2020, NIOS proposes to reduce the curricular load at both secondary and senior secondary levels in all subjects, including all language subjects.

This has been done by bifurcating the curriculum into two sections: 1. Foundation lessons to be assessed through TMA only. 2. Certification lessons to be assessed through term end/public examinations.

Note: This revised syllabus pattern was first implemented in the April 2024 exams and continues to apply to all upcoming exam sessions, including October 2025.

Recent Changes in the NIOS New Syllabus 2025

The board has made new updates to its curriculum, dividing it into two parts. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new:

1. 40% syllabus for Tutor Marked Assignments.
2. 60% syllabus for public exams.

Benefits of NIOS new curriculum

• No need to read entire textbooks.
• Reduced exam pressure because of a more MCQ-based question.
• Easier to score good marks.
• More objective questions compared to previous years.
• Help students to achieve higher scores, similar to other boards.

NIOS syllabus for 10th class

NIOS syllabus for 12th class

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FAQ about the NIOS syllabus

Note: If you find any mistake in our post, then consider only the information given on the official website of NIOS as valid.

Do you feel the bifurcation of NIOS syllabus has made studying easier or more challenging? Share your thoughts in the comments below!