My son has passed class 12th science but failed in maths. Can he give NIOS board for admission in B.Tech?
Yes, your son can still pursue admission in B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) even if he has failed in mathematics in Class 12th. One option he can consider is enrolling in the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) board to improve his mathematics score.
NIOS is a recognised board in India that
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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.
After downloading NIOS 12th result, students should check the details carefully. In case of error, they should inform the board.
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