Can I use both the certificates from NIOS and State board?
Yes dear, generally you can use both certificates in the future. Having completed Grade 12 in commerce and now studying Science through NIOS demonstrates a diverse skill set, which can be beneficial in various career paths. All the best for your future career.
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Yes, offcourse you can use both the certificates but you should also keep in mind that the certificate issued by the state board will always have more priority than your NIOS one. And also it is better to use the certificate that has more score or is of higher marks in any job afterwards. Also keep
Upvote Yes, you can use both your state board and NIOS certificates in the future. But keep in mind that your state board certificate will be given higher value than NIOS and also you should use the marksheet with better marks in the future.
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Yes, NIOS ODE results are accepted by top Australian universities. While this may not be the sole requirement, applicants must check for other details as well for admission. Majority of top ranking universities accept NIOS ODE scores.
More than 1 Lacs students appear for NIOS 12th exam 2026. 1,47,813 students appeared for NIOS 12th exam in Oct 2025.
NIOS board does not sent any individual notification regarding the declaration of the NIOS 12th result. Students need to keep a track of the same online. Once announced, the NIOS 12th results can be checked by logging with the required credentials.
NIOS allows students to attempt NIOS 12th board exam twice in a year. NIOS board exams are held in April/May and Oct/Nov.
NIOS Board will distribute the NIOS 12th mark list after the results. Students have to collect their NIOS 12th marklist from their respective regional centre. They can start applying degree courses after NIOS 12th result 2026.
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