NIOS Recheck 2026: Last Day to Apply for Re-evaluation and Boost Your Marks

Published: Monday, September 7, 2026, 19:35 [IST]

NIOS students have one day left to correct marking errors. The recheck and re‑evaluation window closes on September 8, 2026. Applications are online only, and the portal is currently active. If a subject looks under‑marked, act now to avoid missing the cut‑off. This window is your only official remedy before booking a retake.

Who can apply? Learners from the latest NIOS public or On‑Demand examinations who suspect totaling or evaluation mistakes. The facility covers Secondary and Senior Secondary theory papers. Practical papers are excluded. Use your 12‑digit enrollment number to begin the request on the official portal.

NIOS recheck/re-evaluation 2026 last date and window

The application window displayed on the portal reads “From 25‑Aug‑2026 to 08‑Sept‑2026.” No specific cut‑off time is shown, so complete payment well before night to avoid gateway delays. Submit early if your internet is unstable or if you need multiple subject requests.

Who can apply and what papers are allowed

Recheck verifies totaling and any unevaluated answers in theory papers only. Re‑evaluation involves fresh marking of theory answers. The live portal now accepts re‑evaluation for both Secondary and Senior Secondary. Earlier by‑laws limited re‑evaluation to Senior Secondary, which explains older guidance some students still see.

Fees and payment for NIOS recheck and re-evaluation

Course	Exam type	Recheck (₹)	Re‑evaluation (₹)
Secondary	Public	400	1000
Senior Secondary	Public	400	1000
Secondary	On‑Demand	400	1200
Senior Secondary	On‑Demand	400	1200

An additional ₹50 online processing fee applies per transaction. Pay online and download the fee receipt for records. Fees are non‑refundable, even if marks remain unchanged. Keep screenshots until the status shows updated on the result portal. Avoid duplicate payments on repeated clicks.

How to apply online: portal path and login fields

Open results.nios.ac.in and select Apply Recheck or Re‑evaluation. Enter your 12‑digit enrollment number, choose subjects, review details, and pay securely. Save the receipt and track status under Recheck/Reval Result Details on the same portal. If payment fails, retry after clearing cache.

Processing timeline, status tracking, and mark change rules

NIOS completes rechecking and re‑evaluation within 45 days from the last application date. Recheck can increase or decrease marks; the revised score becomes final. In re‑evaluation, increases of five percent or more replace old marks; lower scores do not reduce marks. For help, call 1800‑180‑9393.