Nios Subjects List 2026 10th Class and 12th class 12th students applying for Nios Admission.

For Class 10 studies in the NIOS board, a student can select two language subjects from the provided list, along with three other core subjects. Students must choose at least five subjects. Still, the NIOS board offers the option to add two additional subjects, allowing students to apply for a maximum of seven subjects.

Language Subjects list of the Nios board for class 10th

Students must choose at least two languages from the Available languages below

English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese

Core Subjects list for Nios Class 10th

After choosing a language, students can select subjects from the core list, a minimum of three subjects and a maximum of five subjects:

• Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Home Science, Business Studies, Economics, Data Entry Operations, Indian Culture and Heritage, Painting, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music, Folk Art, Veda Adhyayan, Sanskrit Vyakarana, Bharatiya Darshan, Sanskrit Sahitya, Natyakala, Bodh Darshan, Indian Sign Language

NIOS Subjects list for students applying for Admission in Class 12th

For Class 12th studies in Nios, a student must again choose at least five subjects, up to 7, including two additional subjects. There is no strict stream separation like CBSE or other boards. This means a student can combine subjects from Science, Commerce, and Humanities based on their interest.

Language Subjects list for Nios class 12th

Students must choose at least one and no more than two languages. Available language options include:

English, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Bengali, Tamil, Odia, Gujarati, Punjabi

Most students choose English as their primary language because it is required in almost every field and in most higher education courses.

Science Subjects list for Nios 12th class

Students planning for medical or engineering entrance exams can choose at least three subjects:

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Science

These subjects allow students to apply for higher education courses such as MBBS and B.Sc. Nursing, B.Tech, BCA, and more.

Commerce Subjects for NIOS Class 12th

For students interested in the commerce field, business, finance, and accountancy, NIOS offers:

• Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Data Entry Operations, Entrepreneurship
  This combination is helpful for students preparing for higher studies for CA, B.Com, MBA, and government banking exams.

Humanities and Arts Subjects list for Nios 12th class

Humanities Courses provide a wide range of fields for civil services, teaching, psychology, social work, etc. Humanities Subjects include:

• Political Science, History, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science, Geography, Mass Communication, Tourism, Library and Information Science, Painting, Introduction to Law, Military History, Physical Education and Yoga, and Early Childhood Care and Education.

These subjects are popular among students pursuing a BA, BSW, law, or journalism, as well as those preparing for competitive exams.

How to Choose the Right Subject Combination for Nios 12th Class

When selecting subjects, students should think about their future goals. Here are some simple tips:

• If you want to become a doctor AND WANT TO STUDY MEDICINE:
  Choose Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and one optional subject for eligibility for the MBBS EXAM.
• If you want to become an engineer and want to apply for IIT-JEE or other engineering exams:
  Choose Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, and English.
• If you want to study commerce or CA:
  Choose Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and English.
• If you want to study humanities or arts Subjects or prepare for UPSC or other government jobs:
  Choose History, Political Science, Sociology, English, and more options based on interest.

•  If you want easy subjects to pass and get a certificate thenYou can choose subjects such as Hindi/English, Home Science, Business Studies, Painting, Data Entry Operations and physical education and yoga, as these subjects have a higher practical marks weightage.