How to Apply for Your Original or Duplicate NIOS Marksheet
If you are a student of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), your marksheet is one of the most important documents you’ll receive after passing your examination. Whether you’ve cleared the Public Examination or an On-Demand Examination, knowing how to collect or apply for your marksheet is essential.
In this blog, we’ll guide you step-by-step on:
How to get your original NIOS marksheet
How to access a digital copy online
How to apply for a duplicate marksheet in case it’s lost
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📌 For Public Examination Pass Candidates
1. Wait for Dispatch
After you pass the public examination, NIOS will prepare your original marksheet and mail it to the address registered in your student profile.
2. Visit Your Study Centre
If the marksheet does not arrive by post, you can collect it directly from your Study Centre.
The address of your Study Centre is mentioned on your NIOS ID card.
3. Check with the Regional Centre
For students who appeared in the On-Demand Examination, the original marksheet will be available at your NIOS Regional Centre.
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📌 Accessing a Digital Copy of Your NIOS Marksheet
Apart from the physical copy, you can also access a digital version of your NIOS marksheet through DigiLocker, which is valid for most official purposes.
Steps to Download from DigiLocker:
1. Sign up or log in to the DigiLocker website or app.
2. Go to the Education section.
3. Select National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
4. Enter your Enrollment Number and the year of passing.
5. Your marksheet will automatically be added to your DigiLocker account and can be downloaded anytime.
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📌 How to Apply for a Duplicate NIOS Marksheet
If your original marksheet is lost, misplaced, or damaged, you can easily apply for a duplicate copy through the official NIOS E-Services Portal.
Steps to Apply Online:
1. Visit the NIOS E-Services Portal.
2. Click on E-Services → Apply for E-Services.
3. Log in to your student dashboard with your credentials.
4. Select the option Apply for Duplicate Marksheet.
5. Pay the prescribed fee along with postal charges online.
6. Submit your request and wait for dispatch.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How long does it take to receive the original NIOS marksheet?
👉 Generally, NIOS dispatches the marksheet within 4–6 weeks after the result declaration. Delivery time may vary depending on your postal address.
Q2. What should I do if my marksheet is not delivered?
👉 First, check with your Study Centre. If still not received, contact your Regional Centre or raise a query through the NIOS E-Services portal.
Q3. Is the DigiLocker marksheet valid?
👉 Yes. The digital marksheet from DigiLocker is issued directly by NIOS and is valid for college admissions, government jobs, and other official purposes.
Q4. What is the fee for a duplicate marksheet?
👉 As per NIOS rules, the duplicate marksheet application requires a small processing fee (around ₹200–250 per copy) plus postal charges. (Check latest fee on the NIOS portal before applying.)
Q5. Can I collect my marksheet in person?
👉 Yes. If you appeared in an On-Demand Exam, you can collect your marksheet from the Regional Centre. For public exams, you can approach your Study Centre if not received by post.
Q6. Can I get both physical and digital copies?
👉 Yes. NIOS provides both physical and digital marksheets to all pass candidates.
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✅ Key Takeaways
Original marksheet is dispatched automatically by NIOS after results.
If not received, collect it from your Study Centre or Regional Centre.
Digital copy can be downloaded anytime from DigiLocker.
In case of loss, apply for a duplicate copy via the NIOS E-Services Portal.
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👉 With these steps, you can easily secure your NIOS marksheet—whether it’s the original, a digital version, or a duplicate copy.
