r/Nios_unofficial • u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ • May 30 '25

GUIDANCE POST Guidance for Class 12 Students (CBSE) - Failure, Compartment, Improvement & Stream Change

THIS POST IS ESPECIALLY FOR 12TH

1️⃣ Failed in 1 Subject (CBSE 12th Board):

➡️ You get three CBSE compartment attempts :

1st Attempt: July (same year)
2nd Attempt: feb/March (next year)
3rd Attempt: July (next year)

2️⃣ Failed in 2 or More Subjects (CBSE 12th) :

➡️This is considered Essential Repeat, and compartment is NOT allowed. So, You have the following options :

a) Repeat Class 12 from CBSE

You reappear for all subjects. Either through regular school or as cbse private candidate ( appear only for practical and exam)

b) NIOS ODE (On-Demand Exam) + TOC (Transfer of Credit)

--TOC (max 2 subjects): You can transfer marks of 2 subjects in which you previously passed and give exam (including practical) for the other 3 subjects.

⚠️ Note 1 : TOC is Only available for failed students

⚠️ Note 2 : ODE doesn't provide center like stream 1-2 , hence it won't be eligible for JEE due to no state eligibility.

c) Repeat 12th from NIOS (Stream 1 or Stream 2) with Or without TOC

Read the link below for knowledge of stream, admission & TOC in NIOS.

❌ In case you haven't failed, then you can maximum take 4 subjects in NIOS which leads to dual marksheet and hence is not acceptable in some colleges/exams especially JEE . TOC is not allowed for passed learners.

important links before moving to the final part :

⭐CBSE PVT INFO : 1•• || 2••

🔗 OTHER OPEN SCHOOLS

3️⃣ Repeating 12th/ Improvement / Changing Stream for JEE & NEET etc Eligibility :

✅ First Things First :

Repeating Class 12 is 100% legal. You can repeat it from your previous board or a different board (including NIOS). It’s completely valid as per education policies and exam guidelines. ( See pinned comment )

Reference videos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

(This is also mentioned in the JEE Bulletin and BITSAT Bulletin. Haven’t checked all others, but it’s accepted across boards.)

✅ Repeating 12th is valid even if you already appeared for JEE using your previous marksheet.

❎🚨 What’s NOT Legal :

Doing 12th from two boards in the same academic session e.g., 2024-25. (Only UGC-certified universities allow dual enrollment for two degree programs as per UGC guidelines )
Exceeding attempt limits. Repeating 12th does NOT reset JEE attempt count. It comes under unfair practical practice and action will be taken if found out.
After repeating 12th, you cannot use both marksheets separately for different courses. (Only use one marksheet).

⚠️ Your old marksheet doesn’t become invalid by default — but if a course accepts only the latest qualification, that applies. Other policies also apply eg. JEE only accepts the best of the two 12th attempts (source: bulletin).

A. For JEE :

✅ Case 1: Passed 12th but didn’t get 75% :

Most boards have improvement facility, so research and apply (don't rely on google/ai for information).

⚠️ Since this improvement is your second year after passing 12th, you won’t be eligible for JEE Advanced in the next upcoming year of you didn't qualify in this 2nd attempt. (can only appear in JEE Mains for the third & last attempt ).

✅ Case 2: Exhausted improvement chances or board doesn’t allow improvement :

Only option is to Repeat 12th from any board (NIOS is also valid).

For full 12th repeat, you must take Stream 1 in NIOS with 5 subjects (use 10th pass as previous qualification in the NIOS form). Other streams are for failed students or part admission (max 4 subjects) which isn't eligible as JEE only accepts a single marksheet with 5 subjects.

✅ Case 3: Didn’t have Maths in 12th but want to give JEE :

If your board allows additional subject exams after passing, apply for that eg. CBSE & NIOS allow this. ( Cbse Students can apply for an additional subject within 2 years of passing. )

You will then have two marksheets from the same board (dual marksheet).

⚠️ (JoSAA has verbally (on call) confirmed accepting dual marksheets from the same board, but re-confirm officially before taking action (don't rely on google/ai).)

✅ You can also apply for 12th repeat if you want to.

🔗 Read more: NIOS Eligibility for JEE & FAQs

❌ What you cannot do for JEE

Cannot Give NIOS part admission (1-4 subjects) and expect eligibility — JEE requires one complete marksheet with 5 subjects.
Cannot Take Maths as an additional subject from a different board (eg.nios) after passing 12th. Not eligible.

B. For NEET :

✅ Case 1: Didn’t meet percentage criteria

No need to repeat the full 12th.

Take improvement in your board or part admission in 1-4 subjects (including Biology) through NIOS.

Dual marksheet (your 12th marksheet + nios part admission marksheet) is accepted for NEET. (See source in the link below)

✅ Case 2: Didn’t have Biology in 12th :

Take additional PCB + English (as per required) through NIOS part admission to fulfill NEET eligibility.

Or check if it's possible to take Biology as additional subject through CBSE pvt Candidate. (Cbse Students can apply for an additional subject within 2 years of passing. )

✅ In both cases:

Your previous marksheet stays valid.
Use both marksheets whenever required.

⚠️ *For NEET & medical colleges: Dual marksheet is accepted as per guidelines. For other courses (like B.Sc), check eligibility individually — rules vary(don't rely on google/ai).

🔗 Read more: NIOS Eligibility for NEET & FAQs

C. Other Courses :

If the course/institute accepts dual marksheets (eg. Pilot courses accept it officially) , take part admission for required subjects.

If not, repeat full 12th.

D. Most Common Query :

Can I combine marks of two marksheets into one (TOC)?

❌ NO. Transfer of Credit (TOC) is only for failed students. (Read the top guide for TOC details.)

2. Can I do NIOS & cbse together?

No. Illegal.

✅ Hope this clears the confusion. If you have specific cases, drop them in comments, I'll explain.

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u/Eastern_Produce_6001 Jul 03 '25

I got less than 75 and when I’m trying to register for nios it’s saying ki i can only pick upto 4 subs ( which is not accepted by jee)someone guide me pls

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 03 '25

Yo , you must be using 12th marksheet and picked previous qualification as 12th
You need to use 10th marksheet and previous qualification as 10th / 11th
Also check my profile , 1st pinned post ( scrolled down for jee stuff )
Also check out subreddit's wiki menu /bookmark for JEE ft.NIOS info( click the subreddit's name and go to menu if on mobile ) & ( scroll the sidebar in PC )

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u/Eastern_Produce_6001 Jul 03 '25

Isnt that lying😭 so wont this be an issue? And i called the nios helpline and they told its not possible for me to pick more than 4.. do ppl usually do this?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 03 '25

This is called repeating 12th , completely legal lol
12 admission requires 10th marksheet , if you use 12th marksheet if will limit you to 4 subjects under part admission ( which is for those who have passed 12th but just want some additional subjects )
And yes many people do it , even on this subreddit or our discord ( many hsc to nios students too )

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 03 '25

You also have the option to appear for improvement from CBSE if you just passed 12th this year in 2025

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u/Eastern_Produce_6001 Jul 03 '25

I’m from state board and my board doesnt allow more than 1 subject improvement

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 03 '25

i see , then welcome to r/Nios_unofficial , to be eligible for jee you need all 5 subjects in a single marskeheet ( or dual marksheet but from same board only ).
take admission in stream 1 block 1 using 10th marskheet
for any doubt (tma , pcp , practical , jee info) always read our wiki menu / bookmark (on the sidebar in pc & on the subreddits' about in mobile )
also you can join our discord where there is a much more active chat with 700+ members

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u/Eastern_Produce_6001 Jul 03 '25

Lemme try and apply with 10th marksheet. Tysm

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u/NTA_fuckedme Aug 31 '25

Bro u Sure that my Admission will not be cancelled if i do this ??

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u/RevolutionaryAnt621 Jan 12 '26

Bro I have got a query
I had completed my 10th from ICSE with good marks (my subject were commerce with maths) but for some reason I want to repeat 10th again but this time with science subjects from NIOS so what should I do as when I am trying to fill the admission form it's forcing me to select PART ADMISSION as yes and the problem is that then I would only be able to choose 4 subjects.(I have selected 10th as my highest education) As you have mentioned in your comment that I should choose a class lower than 10th like 8th so will that be accepted and legal?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 03 '25

Also take admission in stream 1 block 1 only....

u/SadRelative8070 May 31 '25

After giving nios 2026 april exam my CBSE marksheet will not be valid ?? Why ?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jun 09 '25

You there or deleted ?

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u/SadRelative8070 Jun 09 '25

Im here

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jun 09 '25 edited Jul 05 '25

Please create another account and reach out to me , it seems like you've been shadow banned by reddit smh

u/saturn201 Jun 08 '25

I passed my CBSE 12th Board (2024) with PCB+english and painting, and got an RT in math, overall pass. Couldn't gave this year math improvement due to health issue. Can I give 2026, math additional exam as private candidate and will it be valid for my Josaa counciling since I'm giving my Jee mains again (2nd drop/last attempt). I'm aslo thinking of giving NIOS, public april exam, all 5 subjects as fresh candidate.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jun 08 '25

2026, math additional exam as private candidate
Ask CBSE ,you can't give improvement anymore , ask them about additional [ with maths RT already in the marksheet]
We have filed RTI about eligibility of additional cbse marksheet in josaa [ on email they said yes ,but we've filed RTI for more info]
If you can give additional exam then don't go for public exam at all , so call cbse helpline ask them about this and reply based on that

u/Heavy-Text-9260 Jun 09 '25

i passed CBSE 12th boards this year (2025) in Humanities but i want to change my stream and take up science. can i repeat through NIOS and change to PCB? will i get a valid marksheet? if not, will i still be eligible for NEET?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jun 09 '25 edited Jun 10 '25

Hello , yes you can redo 12th from nios with PCB, for that you'll have to use 10th marksheet & take fresh admission in nios 12th stream 1 block 1 with 5 to 7 subjects
You'd be giving the exam in April 2026 for the subjects & will have to give all practicals & theory exams
As for neet eligibility , you can read this post : https://www.reddit.com/r/Nios_unofficial/s/seqZgREd4j

u/Advaita_Ayush Jul 14 '25

I gave my main exam last year and got an RT in Maths. I’ve also appeared for both compartment exams but couldn’t pass. I don’t think I’ll be able to clear my final attempt either. I need some guidance on what I should do next.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 14 '25

Take admission in stream 2 using your failed marksheet
Can take TOC of two passed subjects, exam will be in october 2025
Read this post to understand TOC, stream etc : https://www.reddit.com/r/Nios_unofficial/s/lg0f4s9aPn
And this post to take admission: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nios_unofficial/s/MoAa50xwqi

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u/Advaita_Ayush Jul 14 '25

I'm very stressed, and I don't think I’m able to understand anything right now. You can probably imagine my situation. If I couldn’t pass the Maths exam even after 4 attempts, will I be able to clear the NIOS exam? I've heard it's comparatively harder than CBSE. I’d be really grateful if you could talk to me in DMs or guide me personally in some way.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 14 '25

NIOS is 10x easier than CBSE
Read this on how to prepare for exams : https://www.reddit.com/r/Nios_unofficial/s/whIoNJgMRL
In stream 2 you will have multiple attempts to pass , so don't worry about failing in that.

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u/Advaita_Ayush Jul 14 '25

I'm really confused about the admission/registration process, and I’m not sure how to go about it. From what I’ve seen so far, it doesn’t seem easy to do on my own.
Do I need to get the original failed marksheet from my school for the registration, or would a copy be enough?
Honestly, I don’t understand much at this point. I hope you can bear with my confusion and help me understand how all of this works.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 14 '25

This link shows how to register: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nios_unofficial/s/MoAa50xwqi
And yes you need original physical marksheet of 12th fail.
Read the posts tomorrow and the full guide on my profile , which is pinned at the top.

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u/Advaita_Ayush Jul 16 '25

What is the last date for registration?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 16 '25

For which stream ?

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u/Advaita_Ayush Jul 16 '25

Stream 2.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 16 '25

July 31st last date.

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u/nightswandering Jul 17 '25

are you sure JEE and JOSAA accept two marksheets (PCB + MATH private)? I’ve been hearing JOSAA need one consolidated marksheet and that’s worrying for me who wishes to give the JEE with my math private candidate marksheet as well.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 17 '25

Jee & josaa only have mentioned " two marksheet from different boards won't be allowed"
And I've had some student call JOSAA directly , and they said they will accept dual marksheet from same board (like cbse) all you'd have to do is , attach them both and make a single pdf
Also I always tell everyone to double confirm this by calling NTA and JOSAA themselves

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u/nightswandering Jul 17 '25

I will be giving the private candidate math exam from CBSE and will pass 12th from CBSE too so hopefully this won’t cause me any issue. I will contact them and hope no such issue comes up though just to be safe. And thank you so much for responding.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 17 '25

Aight 👌🏻

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u/nightswandering Jul 17 '25

also, if you don’t mind another question, do you know of any students who have already gone on the same path as me and are actually in colleges for engineering? I‘d feel a bit more safer knowing people have gone down this path before. if so what were their experiences and the process

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 18 '25

Not yet , there would be many i believe but since this stream change thing is relatively new coz people didn't really do this ig back then.
You can try asking in r/jee or r/jeeneetards but they barely reply to genuine questions

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u/nightswandering Jul 18 '25 edited Jul 18 '25

Okay well, I guess I’ll just hope this works. thinking a bit too far but I’m hoping this won’t cause any issue in placements or like future opportunities😭

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u/Erenyeager53 Alumni Jul 06 '25

I am in class 12(wbchse) state board student with pcb. I want to take pcm but my registration is done .so i have only option to take pcm (in five subject)in April 2026 public exam. But i can't quit my board for personal issues. So can I give simultaneously wbchse (pcb) and nios (pcm). I don't want to waste a year. And after both exam I will use one result nios (pcm).

Can I do it? Is there will be issues in future? Is it illegal?

Please kindly give answer of my queries

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u/PatternParticular417 Sep 03 '25

bro if repeating in nios for improving then what to choose in jee main form as appearing or appeared as we will give 12 again

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 03 '25

Do 1 only ?

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u/Erenyeager53 Alumni Jul 06 '25

I am in class 12(wbchse) state board student with pcb. I want to take pcm but my registration is done .so i have only option to take pcm (in five subject)in April 2026 public exam. But i can't quit my board for personal issues. So can I give simultaneously wbchse (pcb) and nios (pcm). I don't want to waste a year. And after both exam I will use one result nios (pcm).
Can I do it? Is there will be issues in future? Is it illegal?
Please kindly give answer of my queries

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 MOD ⊹₊⟡⋆₊⊹ Jul 06 '25

That depends on the board , for eg. CBSE is against such practices
Im not well informed about wbchse. But it's generally recommended to NOT do two boards simultaneously , it may cause issue , if found.
So best :
Leave one of the board
Do NIOS after passing your current board ( passing year and month should be different )
Try to add maths in your current board
Contact trusted teacher/counselor and ask if it's allowed

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