SECTION 1: NIOS Board Explicitly Mentioned in Official Information
| Exam/Institute | Stream | Category | Page & Section | Official Bulletin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main | Engineering | National Level | Page 18, 3.2 List of Qualifying Examinations | View |
| JEE Advanced | Engineering | National Level | Page 49, Examinations Considered as Equivalent to Class XII | View |
| BITSAT | Engineering | National Level | FAQs Number 34 | View |
| IIST | Engineering | National Level | Page 25, List of Qualifying Examinations | View |
| DAU (Formarly DA-IICT) | Engineering | National Level | Eligibility Criteria | View |
| VITEEE | Engineering | National Level | Page 3, 3.c Qualifying Examination | View |
| AMRITA AEEE | Engineering | National Level | Page 7-8, Eligibility Criteria | View |
| Indian Maritime University | Engineering | National Level | Page 39, Eligibility Criteria | View |
| DTU - JAC | Engineering | State Level | Page 36, 2.1.2 Outside Delhi Region Candidates (15% of Seats) | View |
| COMEDK | Engineering | State Level | Page 2, Board Eligibility | View |
| GUJCET | Engineering-Gujarat | State Level | Page 23, Std. 12th Examination boards (Row 26) | View |
| NEET-UG | Medical | National Level | Page Number 2, Public Notice | View |
| FMSc, DU | Medical | State Level | Page 11, 3(b) Qualifying Examination | View |
| CUET | Multi-Disciplinary (UG) | National Level | Page 16, List of Qualifying Examinations (QE) | View |
| NMIMS | Multi-Disciplinary (UG) | National Level | Page 12, Eligibility | View |
| AMU | Multi-Disciplinary (UG) | National Level | Code 499, List of Recognized Boards of Examination and Universities | View |
| NID | Design | National Level | Page 8, Eligibility Criteria | View |
| UCEED | Design | National Level | Page 19, Qualifying Examination | View |
| UCAS | UK Higher education | International Level | Download international_qips_18-11-2024_0 (2).pdf and refer page 86. | View |
SECTION 2: NIOS Board Covered Under "Recognised Boards" Criteria
| Exam/Institute | Stream | Category | Page & Section | Official Bulletin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUSAT | Engineering | National Level | Page 29, 3.1.1 Minimim Qualification required | View |
| UPES | Engineering | National Level | Eligibility And Selection Criteria | View |
| IISc, Bangalore | Engineering | National Level | Point 10, Additional information regarding Eligibility and Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination |
View |
| Science & Research | National Level | Eligibility and Selection procedure | View | |
| NEST | Science & Research | National Level | Page 4, Eligibility criteria summary | View |
| Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) | Science & Mathematics | National Level | Page 19, Eligibility | View |
| Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) |
Science & Mathematics | National Level | Page 5, Admission and eligibility | View |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Multi-Disciplinary (UG) | National Level | Page 13, 2.6.2 Qualifying Examination Requirements | View |
| CLAT | Law | National Level | CLAT UG Exam Eligibility | View |
| IPMAT | Integrated Management | National Level | Page 1, Eligibility Criteria | View |
| NDA | Defence / Services | National Level | Conditions of Eligiblity, Educational Qualification | View |
This page brings together major competitive exams, institutions, and courses where students from the NIOS Board are accepted, as reflected in the official eligibility criteria of the respective exam-conducting bodies and institutions.
These include the most widely applied and nationally recognised exams and colleges, and they reflect the acceptance of NIOS as a valid schooling board across competitive examinations and higher education pathways.
So far, we have not come across any exam, course, or institution that explicitly denies eligibility to NIOS students. However, if you do come across any such case, we request you to bring it to our notice. Any such instance will be verified and, where required, taken up with the concerned authorities, including NIOS, to ensure clarity and correctness of information.
Note: Information is gathered from the latest available official bulletins. Users are advised to verify details from the respective official website of the conducting body. This web page and content are for informational purposes only and do not claim any official association, affiliation, or endorsement with NIOS or any examination authority. Admission eligibility for NEET, JEE, CUET and other examinations is subject to fulfilment of criteria prescribed by the respective authorities from time to time.