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Regional Centre for Punjab
Punjab files with NIOS Regional Centre Chandigarh, together with Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and most of Haryana. The 2026-27 prospectus counts 735 active centres for this office, plus 45 under the former Dharamsala code that is now merged with Chandigarh.
Punjab NIOS centres in numbers
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS study-centre list showed 364 active listings in Punjab, from 263 institutions in 22 districts as NIOS names them. 252 of these institutions are schools or colleges and 11 (4%) are linked to ITIs. Science is offered on 95 listings (26%), and 226 listings (62%) show a renewal date that is still current. The districts with the most listings are Ludhiana (36), Sangrur (33), Patiala (30), Gurdaspur (27) and Amritsar (26). By medium: Hindi and English (262); Punjabi (98); Urdu (3); English only (1). Punjabi medium appears on some Secondary listings, and Hindi and English are common at both levels.
Board exam or NIOS in Punjab
Private registration with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is the main state-board alternative. We compare its calendar with NIOS Block 2 and Stream 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| Sangrur | 33 | 27 | 13 |
| Patiala | 30 | 26 | 8 |
| Gurdaspur | 27 | 19 | 8 |
| Amritsar | 26 | 17 | 5 |
| Mansa | 23 | 19 | 7 |
| Jalandhar | 21 | 14 | 3 |
| Kapurthala | 18 | 12 | 2 |
| Mohali | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Hoshiarpur | 15 | 10 | 1 |
| Faridkot | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Rupnagar | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| Bathinda | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Moga | 11 | 9 | 4 |
| Firozpur | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| Barnala | 11 | 9 | 6 |
| Muktsar | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Fatehgarh Sahib | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Taran Taran | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Fazilka | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Pathankot | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Nawanshahr | 7 | 6 | 1 |
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 Punjab): 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 Punjab?
Chandigarh. It is the same Regional Centre that serves Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and most of Haryana: YMCA Complex, Sector-11C, Chandigarh 160001.
How many active NIOS listings does Punjab show?
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS list showed 364 active listings in Punjab, from 252 school-type institutions, with science on 95 listings.
Can I study in Punjabi medium?
Punjabi medium appears on some Secondary listings. Hindi and English are common at both levels.
Does SWOT have a centre in Punjab?
No. We help online from Pune. Practicals stay at the NIOS study centre you choose.
Questions about NIOS in Punjab?
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
SWOT Academy, G-10 Ashoka Mall, Bund Garden Road, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001. Independent private coaching: we are not the NIOS board, not an NIOS Regional Centre and not an NIOS study centre. Admission is granted by NIOS on its official portal; NIOS fees are paid to NIOS.