NIOS Medium Change: Eligibility, Fees & Step-by-Step Guide

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) recognizes NIOS Medium Change as an administrative option for learners seeking to switch the language medium of study materials, Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs), and exam question papers after admission. Known also as NIOS Learning Medium Change, this applies solely to language (e.g., from English to Hindi), provided the requested medium is available for the student's subjects and program.

In practice, requests for change of learning medium are handled by NIOS through admission corrections or Regional Centre procedures, subject to availability and approval though it may not be explicitly listed as a separate head in the Prospectus, it supports NIOS's multi-language flexibility without altering syllabus or subjects.​

1. Eligibility for NIOS Medium Change

Learners qualify for NIOS Medium Change during the five-year admission validity period. Requests are generally required before appearing in exams and may follow timelines similar to other correction windows, as advised by NIOS or the Regional Centre. Changes are unavailable for completed courses or passed subjects, and total subjects cannot exceed seven. Availability hinges on subject-specific medium support in Secondary or Senior Secondary programs.​

2. Fees Structure

No distinct fee chart labels NIOS Learning Medium Change separately, unlike subject changes at Rs. 720 per subject for both Secondary and Senior Secondary. Any applicable fees, if charged, are decided by NIOS/Regional Centres and must be confirmed before applying Always verify current fees through sdmis.nios.ac.in or Accredited Institutions (AIs), as they evolve.​

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Apply

Follow this process, adapted from NIOS's documented correction procedures:​

1. Check Eligibility: Confirm admission status and timelines on sdmis.nios.ac.in.​

2. Draft Application: Submit a plain paper request with enrollment number, current and desired medium, and subjects via your AI.​

3. Attach Fees: Include some RCs use online/e-service payments to the Regional Centre.​

4. Forward to Regional Centre: AI submits on your behalf; track via notices.​

5. Await Approval: Updates reflect for future exams only; past results unchanged.​

Note: Please verify all important information such as eligibility, fees, deadlines, and procedures from official sources like nios.ac.in or your Regional Centre / Accredited Institution (AI) before taking any action. This ensures accuracy and avoids any issues.

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4. Essential Tips

• Verify medium compatibility for your subjects first.​

• Apply early to avoid exam conflicts.​

• Contact Regional Centre for case-specific guidance.​

Pursuing NIOS Medium Change empowers better learning in a comfortable language within NIOS's open system. Rely on official sources like nios.ac.in for 2026 updates to ensure compliance