NIOS vocational learners who have not yet paid the October-November 2026 examination fee can use the final late-fee window until July 25, 2026. The National Institute of Open Schooling states that this last window carries a consolidated late fee of ₹1,600 per learner in addition to the normal subject fee.
Summary
Notification 40/2026 sets the examination-fee schedule for eligible learners enrolled in NIOS Vocational Education courses. The regular and per-subject late-fee windows have closed, leaving only the consolidated late-fee period from July 21 to July 25.
Key highlights
- Final payment deadline: July 25, 2026
- Exam: NIOS October-November 2026 Vocational Examination
- Normal examination fee: ₹400 per subject or module
- Current late fee: ₹1,600 per learner, added to the normal fee
- Transaction charge: ₹70 per transaction
Important dates
| Payment window | Charge |
|---|---|
| July 1-15, 2026 | ₹400 per subject/module; now closed |
| July 16-20, 2026 | ₹150 late fee per subject; now closed |
| July 21-25, 2026 | ₹1,600 consolidated late fee plus ₹400 per subject/module |
Who is affected?
This notice applies only to eligible NIOS learners in Vocational Education courses who intend to appear in the October-November 2026 vocational examination. Learners should not pay merely because the portal accepts an enrolment number: NIOS warns that results of ineligible learners will not be declared.
Required student action
Check eligibility and the correct subject or module selection, then complete online payment by July 25. Because the fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted to a future examination, verify the enrolment number and selected modules before confirming.
How to pay the examination fee
- Read NIOS Notification 40/2026.
- Open the official NIOS vocational examination-fee page.
- Enter the correct enrolment number and continue to the learner record.
- Confirm examination eligibility and select only the correct subjects or modules.
- Review the normal fee, consolidated late fee and transaction charge.
- Complete payment and download the receipt immediately.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
July 25 is the final notified vocational examination-fee date. Missing it may prevent the learner from registering for the October-November 2026 vocational examination unless NIOS publishes a separate extension.
FAQ
Is the ₹1,600 late fee charged for every subject?
No. The final-window late fee is consolidated per learner, but it is added to the normal ₹400 fee for each selected subject or module.
Can the fee be refunded?
NIOS states that an examination fee once paid is not refundable or adjustable for a future examination.
Does this notice cover Secondary and Senior Secondary public exams?
No. Notification 40/2026 and the linked payment page in this update cover Vocational Education courses.
