NIOS Dates 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released the NIOS 10th and 12th Exam Date 2026 for October session. As per the announced date, NIOS class 10th October exams 2026 began on October 22 and ends on December 7, 2026. NIOS 12th October exams 2026 began on October 22 and ends on December 5, 2026.
The NIOS date sheet 2026 for the October exams released online on the board's official website at nios.ac.in. Students can also check the NIOS exam dates 2026 for Class 10 and 12 exams on this page. The board releases the NIOS 12th date sheet 2026 and the NIOS 10th date sheet 2026 simultaneously.
The NIOS Practical exam 2026 for 10th and 12th was held from September 14 to 29, 2026.
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NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Released for 10th Class and 12th Class Theory Exams at sdmis.nios.ac.in
- NIOS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NIOS Exam Date Sheet 2026 Class 12th and 10th
- NIOS Result 2026 Date for April Exams
- NIOS Admit Card 2026 Date
- FAQs on NIOS Dates 2026
NIOS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIOS 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Oct ' 26 - Dec ' 26 | NIOS Exam October 2026 Class 12 and Class 10 TENTATIVE |
| Jan ' 27 | NIOS Exam Result 2026 Class 12 and Class 10 for October session TENTATIVE |
NIOS Exam Date Sheet 2026 Class 12th and 10th
The NIOS exam date 2026 Class 12 for the October-November session will be released soon on the official website. The National Institute of Open Schooling releases the NIOS 12th board exam date twice in a year.
NIOS Class 12th Exam Date 2026 for October
Students can check the final NIOS 12th exam date 2026 for the October session below:
| Date | Day | Major Subject(s) | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Oct-2026 | Thursday | Sanskrit Vyakaran, Basics of Transportation, Bodh Darshan | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 23-Oct-2026 | Friday | Early Childhood Care and Education | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 24-Oct-2026 | Saturday | Geography | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 28-Oct-2026 | Wednesday | English | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 29-Oct-2026 | Thursday | Painting | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 31-Oct-2026 | Saturday | Mathematics, Transportation and Warehouse Management | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 02-Nov-2026 | Monday | Physics, History, Environmental Science, Library and Information Science | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 04-Nov-2026 | Wednesday | Hindi, Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship, Inventory Management | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 05-Nov-2026 | Thursday | Biology, Accountancy, Introduction to Law, Military History | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 06-Nov-2026 | Friday | Business Studies | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 12-Nov-2026 | Thursday | Computer Science, Sociology, Tourism, Physical Education | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 17-Nov-2026 | Tuesday | Chemistry, Political Science, Mass Communication, Military Studies | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 18-Nov-2026 | Wednesday | Regional Language Subjects | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 20-Nov-2026 | Friday | Sanskrit | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 21-Nov-2026 | Saturday | Economics | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 25-Nov-2026 | Wednesday | Home Science | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 26-Nov-2026 | Thursday | Data Entry Operations | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 28-Nov-2026 | Saturday | Psychology, Indian Sign Language | Subject-specific Timings |
| 01-Dec-2026 | Tuesday | Hospitality, Web Designing, Computer Applications and Other Vocational Subjects | Subject-specific Timings |
| 02-Dec-2026 | Wednesday | Urdu, Veda Adhyayan, Entrepreneurship | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 04-Dec-2026 | Friday | Bharatiya Darshan, Krishi, Natyakala | Subject-specific Timings |
| 05-Dec-2026 | Saturday | Gender Studies, Sanskrit Sahitya | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Download NIOS October Exam Date Sheet 2026 PDF
NIOS 10th Exam Date 2026 for October
Students can also check the final NIOS 12th exam date 2026 for the October session below:
| Date | Day | Subject(s) | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Oct-2026 | Thursday | Folk Art, Veda Adhyayan, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Principles and Inventory Management, Physical Education | 2:30 PM onwards |
| 23-Oct-2026 | Friday | Accountancy, Indian Sign Language, Painting | 2:30 PM onwards |
| 28-Oct-2026 | Wednesday | Regional Languages and Other Language Subjects | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 29-Oct-2026 | Thursday | Data Entry Operations | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 31-Oct-2026 | Saturday | Home Science | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 02-Nov-2026 | Monday | Sanskrit, Bodh Darshan, Employability Skills, Military Studies | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 04-Nov-2026 | Wednesday | Psychology | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 05-Nov-2026 | Thursday | Mathematics | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 06-Nov-2026 | Friday | Science | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 12-Nov-2026 | Thursday | English | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 17-Nov-2026 | Tuesday | Business Studies | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 18-Nov-2026 | Wednesday | Hindi | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 20-Nov-2026 | Friday | Economics, Natyakala | 2:30 PM onwards |
| 21-Nov-2026 | Saturday | Social Science | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 25-Nov-2026 | Wednesday | Indian Culture and Heritage | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 26-Nov-2026 | Thursday | Urdu | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 28-Nov-2026 | Saturday | Hindustani Sangeet | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 01-Dec-2026 | Tuesday | Sanskrit Vyakaran, Entrepreneurship | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 02-Dec-2026 | Wednesday | Vocational and Certificate Courses | Subject-specific Timings |
| 04-Dec-2026 | Friday | Carnatic Sangeet | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 05-Dec-2026 | Saturday | Bharatiya Darshan | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 07-Dec-2026 | Monday | Sanskrit Sahitya | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for October Practical Exam
Check the official NIOS 12th and 10th practical exam dates below.
| Practical Exam Dates |
NIOS Class 10 Subjects |
NIOS Class 12 Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Sep-2026 to 17-Sep-2026 |
Science (212), Home Science (216), Carnatic Sangeet (243), Folk Art (244), Physical Education (273) |
Home Science (321), Biology (314), Geography (316), Painting (332), Computer Science (330), Mass Communication (335), Early Childhood Care and Education (376), Entrepreneurship (349) |
| 18-Sep-2026 to 21-Sep-2026 |
Painting (225), Mathematics (211), Hindustani Music (242), Data Entry Operations (229), Natyakala (285) |
Chemistry (313), Physics (312), Environmental Science (333), Physical Education (373), Data Entry Operations (336), Library and Information Science (339), Natyakala (385), Krishi: Production, Processing and Marketing (383) |
| 22-Sep-2026 to 25-Sep-2026 |
Hair Care and Styling (641), Health Care (642), Bakery & Confectionary (256), Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612), Certificate in Basic Computing (608), Desk Top Publishing (613), Certificate in Yog (614), Indian Sign Language (230) |
Computer and Office Applications (631), Data Entry Operations (632), Web Development (660), IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (651), CRM Domestic Voice (661), Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance (663), Yoga Assistant (667) |
| 26-Sep-2026 to 29-Sep-2026 |
Cutting & Tailoring (605), Dress Making (606), Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612), Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628), Beauty Therapy (640) |
House Keeping (356), Catering Management (357), Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations (360), Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363), Web Designing & Development (622), Indian Sign Language (382) |
Also Check
How to download the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 10 and 12?
- Open the official website at sdmis.nios.ac.in
- Click on Date Sheet for Secondary/Senior Secondary Examinations.
- A PDF file will be opened.
- Download and save the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for future reference.
NIOS Result 2026 Date for April Exams
The National Institute of Open Schooling released the NIOS result 10th class 2026 and NIOS result 2026 class 12 in June 2026. The exact NIOS 10th, 12th result 2026 date and time have not been announced by the board yet. Students can check their NIOS result 2026 on the board's official website - results.nios.ac.in. Once released, the students can check their NIOS 10th Result 2026 and NIOS result 2026 class 12 using their enrollment number.
NIOS Admit Card 2026 Date
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released the NIOS class 10 and 12 admit card 2026 for April exams. Class 10 and 12 NIOS hall ticket 2026 is released online on the official website - sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket. Students can download their NIOS theory hall ticket 2026 from the official website of NIOS. They can use the required credential detail to download the NIOS admit card 2026.
NIOS Exam 2026: Instructions
Students can check the instructions given here.
- Do not forget NIOS admit card 2026.
- Do not skip breakfast.
- Reach the exam hall one hour before the NIOS board exam.
- Carry the necessary stationary items.
- Do not scribble on hall ticket.
- Follow all the instructions given by the invigilator.
- Read the NIOS question paper 2026 carefully.
- Recheck the answers, once you finish writing the exam
FAQs on NIOS Dates 2026
Check FAQs on NIOS Dates 2026.
Yes, NIOS date sheet 2026 for practical exam is released. NIOS Class 10th and Class 12th practical exams 2026 for Oct-Nov session were conducted from September 14 to 29, 2026. Students can download the NIOS 10th date sheet 2026 for practical exam from the official website nios.ac.in/. They can also download the NIOS practical exam date sheet 2026 from our NIOS dates page.
NIOS 10th Result range from A to E. A grade is given for 80% and above. Grade B is given for 60% to 79%. C Grade is given for 40% to 59%. D Grade is given for 33% to 39%. E Grade is given for below 33%.
To check NIOS Result 2026 Class 10 online, students can follow steps mentioned below.
- Open official result portal of NIOS results. NIOS. AC. In.
- Enter enrollment number and captcha and click on 'submit'
- A new window will be opened showing NIOS Result 2026 Class 10.
- Download NIOS 10th result and take a printout for further reference.
Students can check NIOS result 2026 for October exam on the official website: nios.ac.in. They have to enter their enrollment numbers to check the NIOS result 2026 Class 12. The NIOS result 2026 October includes details like subject-wise marks, total marks, and qualifying status of NIOS exams 2026. The NIOS result can be checked via SMS and Digilocker.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) conducts NIOS Class 10th board exams 2 times a year. One in March-April and the other in October/November. NIOS Class 10 exams are held for three hours, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The NIOS 10th examinations are held in April for Block-I and in October for Block-II. The NIOS results for April session will be released in June. NIOS results for October will be out in January.
Students have to score 33% of the total marks to qualify the NIOS Class 12 board exam. For NIOS 12th, they have to score a minimum of 33% in the aggregate in the practical and theory exams.
The NIOS board released the NIOS 12th date sheet 2026 in March 2026. The NIOS 12th 2026 was held from April 10 to May 6, 2026. NIOS Practical exams was held in March 2026. Students can download the NIOS 12th date sheet 2026 from the official website, once it is out. We will then provide the NIOS 12th date sheet 2026 PDF for April exam.
Students have to score 33% of the total marks to qualify the NIOS Class 10 exam. For 10th and 12th, they have to score a minimum of 33% in the aggregate in the practical and theory exams.
The duration of NIOS 10th exam is 3 hours. The NIOS 10th exam is held from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
NIOS 10th result 2026 for April exam was out on June 13, 2026. Students can check the official website for the NIOS result Class 10 2026. NIOS 10th class Result 2026 will be available at results.nios.ac.in/. Students have to enter enrollment number to check NIOS Class 10 Result 2026.
The NIOS Class 10 exams are conducted from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm, except some courses. Students can check the date sheet for the NIOS Class 10 exam timings. The date sheet mention subject, day, date, timing, etc. The date sheet for the NIOS 10th exam will be available on the official website, one month before the exam. Students are advise to download and save the NIOS 10th date sheet PDF.
NIOS 10th exams are held 2 times in a year. The NIOS 10th exam will be held in April-May (block I) and Oct-Nov (block II). Students can register in any block for the exam.
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