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ODE (On-Demand Examination) ​

What is NIOS ODE? ODE (On-Demand Examination) is a flexible examination system offered by NIOS. It allows students to choose their exam centres based on their convenience. It operates under two main student categories and is available for both Class 10 (Sec) (Stream 3) and Class 12 (Sr.Sec) (Stream 4) levels.

It runs under two main categories of students:

  1. Students who have failed or got compartment from any recognised board (CBSE, ICSE or State board)
  • Failed/Compartment Students from Other Boards (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards) This includes students who have failed in one or more subjects in their previous board exams.

NIOS ODE allows them to reappear in those subjects—or even change the subject (to an easier elective or one of their choice).

📝 Important (IF you are going for TOC) Even if you failed in just one subject (e.g., Physics), you must choose at least 3 subjects to appear for under ODE if you do TOC. These can be:

  • Failed subjects
  • New subjects (check below that what are some subjects that you can choose in ODE.)
  • Previously passed subjects (to improve score or make up the required marks)

🧾 ToC (Transfer of Credit)

  1. You can transfer up to two passed subjects' marks from your original marksheet (e.g., CBSE) to NIOS. Final result A combined NIOS marksheet showing 5 subjects (2 from CBSE, 3 from ODE).

  2. CBSE Passed Students (Dual/Part Admission) These are students who have already cleared Class 10 or 12 but want to add new subjects for:

  • College eligibility
  • Course requirements -Personal improvement 🧾 Key Points:
  • You can take 1-4 subjects under ODE.
  • ToC is not allowed in this category. You’ll receive a separate NIOS marksheet for these subjects (no combined result with your CBSE/State board marksheet)

How Does the ODE Cycle Work? ​

  • ODE is available year-round except during April-May and October-November, when public board exams are held.

  • For 2024–25, it's anticipated that the next cycle begins around 20th–25th June (post NIOS April -May public exam results).

  • Registration opens after public exam results are out, 10 to 15 days before the ODE exam cycle begins.

  • Exam slots fill fast—you must select your centre quickly, or you might have to travel far (not fearmongering—just practical advice).

  • Only one subject exam is allowed per week (yeah that kinda sucks, but that’s a rule).

  • You will get your results within 40 to 50 days after giving your last exam.

HERE IS HOW THE DATE SHEET OF ODE JAN TO MARCH WINDOW & ODE JUNE TO SEPTEMBER WINDOW LOOKS LIKE: ​

  • (FEB TO MARCH 2025)

  • (JUNE TO SEPTEMBER)

🧾 Registration & Attempts ​

  • Once you register, you’ll get a schedule with exam slots per subject.

  • Each subject allows multiple attempts (as you can see in the datesheet), but not within the same month only next month.

  • If you feel your first attempt went poorly, you can register for a second attempt after the first exam. When Will I Get My Result? You can expect results within 40–50 days after the exam.

Ways to Approach ODE for Failed Students ​

  • There are two ways to approach these exams as a failed student, depending on your readiness, and other requirements like counselling, deadlines ,etc. Type 1: "I want my result quickly" (for counselling, university deadlines, etc.) Register as soon as the window opens.

  • Pick the earliest slots.

  • Be prepared to take exams back-to-back.

Common ODE FAQs ​

I Missed my all 5 subjects exam in public exam can I give ODE Exam??

  • No you can't!
  • You can only give 4 subjects total exam in ode, but if you missed all 5 subjects exam then no it's not for you, you will have to enroll in next public exam, you will just pay exam fees and give exam in next public exam!

When Will I Get My Result?

  • You can expect results within 40–50 days after the exam.
  • (but keep in mind that nios is lazy asf so......)

Syllabus for ODE Exams: Subjects?

  • Only public Exam chapters, no TMA chapters! Only public exam chapters, since NIOS is lazy asf so sometimes they mistakenly add 2 to 3 questions from TMA chapters! Check out the RTI That WE filed

    !bonus - How to study? Study material? What to skip? what to focus on?

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What is ToC (Transfer of Credit)?

  • It allows you to transfer marks from up to 2 previously passed CBSE subjects into your NIOS marksheet.

Only available to boards students who failed and are redoing 3 subjects via ODE.

Can I get a combined marksheet of my old board and NIOS? Only failed students using the ToC option can get a combined NIOS marksheet (with 2 ToC subjects + 3 ODE subjects).

CBSE-passed students who registered under Dual/Part Enrollment will get a separate mark sheet for the passed subjects.

Are there practicals under ODE?

  • Yes. But if the subject has practicals, you must complete both theory and practical exams. (Subjects that has practical Check out this page – Click me!

Are there TMA chapters in ode? I have heard TMA chapters are included in ODE Exam??

  • No You only have to study for Public Exam Chapters for all exams in nios!
  • Here is the RTI that we Filled to NIOS asking the same!

!But keep in mind that NIOS is lazy asf, so sometimes they do add 3 to 4 or some questions from TMA chapters

Can I choose any center?

  • Yes there are limited options to pick, but centres get booked quickly. Select your exam centre as soon as registration opens.

Fees & Documents?

  • (Refer to the official NIOS fee chart or the image shared separately for exact amounts)

  • Fee varies per subject.

  • Extra charges apply for practicals.

  • TOC has an additional fee.

  • You’ll need your Aadhaar, Previous mark sheets, passport size photograph and fullname signature on white paper //during registration.

How does the registration happens?

  • IF you are already a nios student and either failed in some subjects or wants to give improvement exam by ODE, so then ODE portal opens after all the resutls of nios 12th & 10th of are declared, you won't have to take admissiona gain, you can register for ode, you will see the option on your dashboard. You will get updates in both our subreddit or our discord server

  • IF you are from other board (like CBSE, ICSE, OR State Board) then you will enroll in stream 4 directly, so then ODE portal opens after all the resutls of nios 12th & 10th of are declared, you won't have to take admissiona gain, you can register for ode, you will see the option on your dashboard. You will get updates in both our subreddit or our discord server.

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