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Regional Centre for Jharkhand
NIOS Regional Centre Ranchi covers Jharkhand. The 2026-27 prospectus counts 121 active centres for this office.
Jharkhand NIOS centres in numbers
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS study-centre list showed 121 active listings in Jharkhand, from 119 institutions in 23 districts as NIOS names them. 88 of these institutions are schools or colleges and 31 (26%) are linked to ITIs. Science is offered on 72 listings (60%), and 19 listings (16%) show a renewal date that is still current. The districts with the most listings are Ranchi (15), Dhanbad (14), East Singhbhum (12), Bokaro (7) and Giridih (7). By medium: Hindi and English (117); Urdu (2); Hindi only (1); English only (1). Hindi and English are the main mediums, and a few listings show other mediums.
Board exam or NIOS in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) compartment and private routes are the usual comparison with NIOS for students who did not clear the state board.
District snapshot
District names are spelled as NIOS writes them. School-type and science figures come from the same list.
| District | Listings | School-type | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Dhanbad | 14 | 13 | 8 |
| East Singhbhum | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Bokaro | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Giridih | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Dumka | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Jamtara | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Ramgarh | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Palamu | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Latehar | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| West Singhbhum | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Deoghar | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Godda | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Hazaribag | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Simdega | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sahibganj | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Seraikela Kharsawan | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Pakur | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gumla | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lohardaga | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Koderma | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Khunti | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Garhwa | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: official NIOS study-centre search, academic centres marked active, checked 8 October 2026. We never publish study-centre names or contacts.
Dates and how we help
Block 2 (2026-27) is open to 31 January 2027 without late fee. Exam seats: NIOS exam-centre tool. Prospectus: Academic Prospectus 2026-27. Every state: NIOS admission by state. SWOT is independent coaching in Pune (no branch in Jharkhand): Basic ₹6,500, Premium ₹11,000, Pune classroom ₹12,500/subject/year, home tuition ₹750/hr. NIOS fees are paid to NIOS. Subjects: NIOS subjects.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form.
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Which NIOS Regional Centre handles Jharkhand?
Ranchi. NIOS Regional Centre Ranchi covers Jharkhand.
How many active NIOS listings does Jharkhand show?
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS list showed 121 active listings in Jharkhand, from 88 school-type institutions, with science on 72 listings.
Can I study in Hindi medium?
Hindi and English are common. Some listings show other mediums.
Does SWOT have a centre in Jharkhand?
No. We help online from Pune. Practicals stay at the NIOS study centre you choose.
Questions about NIOS in Jharkhand?
Send your last marksheet and your district. We confirm your Regional Centre, stream and subjects, then file your form.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form. WhatsApp +91 96370 79675
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