The National Institute of Open Schooling will conduct the second session NIOS Exam 2026 Class 10 and 12 in October and November. The official NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for the October exam will be announced soon. Read on to check the live updates on the NIOS October theory exam date, the official notification, where to check and more.
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Live Updates
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 10 and 12 LIVE: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to announce the NIOS October exam date sheet 2026 for class 10 and 12 theory exams soon. The board will release the NIOS Exam Date 2026 Class 12 and 12 for the October session online on its official website at sdmis.nios.ac.in. It must be noted that the NIOS Date Sheet October 2026 for Class 10 and 12 will be released in a single PDF. Once released, we will update the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 10 and NIOS Exam Date 2026 Class 12 on this page. However, as per the previous years' exam schedule, the NIOS Class 10 and 12 NIOS October exams 2026 are likely to be held in October and November 2026.
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Students can check the tentative NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 10 in the table below:
| Expected Exam Dates | Subject & Code |
|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2026 | Sanskrit Literature (248), Entrepreneurship (249) |
| 15-Oct-2026 | Bhartiya Darshan (247) |
| 16-Oct-2026 | Bengali (203), Marathi (204), Telugu (206), Gujarati (207), Urdu (208), Kannada (209), Punjabi (210), Assamese (232), Odia (233), Malayalam (234), Nepali (235), Arabic (236), Persian (237), Tamil (237), Sindhi (238) |
| 17-Oct-2026 | Psychology (222) |
| 24-Oct-2026 | Hindi (201) |
| 25-Oct-2026 | Employability Skills (250) |
| 29-Oct-2026 | Data Entry Operations (IT) (229) |
| 30-Oct-2026 | Mathematics (211) |
| 31-Oct-2026 | Business Studies (215) |
| 3-Nov-2026 | Social Science (213) |
| 4-Nov-2026 | Economics (214), Veda Adhyayan (245) |
| 6-Nov-2026 | Painting (225) |
| 7-Nov-2026 | Science & Technology (212) |
| 8-Nov-2026 | Folk Art (244) |
| 10-Nov-2026 | Urdu (206), Sanskrit (209), Indian Sign Language (240), Bodh Darshan (241) |
| 11-Nov-2026 | English (202) |
| 12-Nov-2026 | Bakery & Confectionery (605), Food Production (606), Food & Beverage (607), Housekeeping (608), Beauty & Health Care (612) |
| 13-Nov-2026 | Home Science |
| 14-Nov-2026 | Hindustani Sangeet, Natyakala |
| 17-Nov-2026 | Indian Culture and Heritage, Carnatic Sangeet |
| 18-Nov-2026 | Accountancy, Sanskrit Vyakaran |
Class 12th October Exam Date Sheet 2026 NIOS
We have provided the expected NIOS 12th time table 2026 for October session exams in the table below:
| Tentative Exam Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2026 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 15-Oct-2026 | Psychology, Sanskrit Vyakaran |
| 16-Oct-2026 | Geography |
| 17-Oct-2026 | Sanskrit |
| 24-Oct-2026 | Bengali, Tamil, Odiya, Gujarati, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bhoti Language |
| 25-Oct-2026 | Gender Studies |
| 29-Oct-2026 | Chemistry, Political Science, Mass Communication, Military Studies |
| 30-Oct-2026 | Home Science |
| 31-Oct-2026 | English |
| 3-Nov-2026 | Computer Science, Physical Education, Sociology, Tourism |
| 4-Nov-2026 | Hindi, Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship |
| 6-Nov-2026 | Physics, History, Environmental Science, Library and Information Science |
| 7-Nov-2026 | Data Entry Operations (Th) |
| 10-Nov-2026 | Biology, Accountancy, Introduction to Law, Military History |
| 11-Nov-2026 | Mathematics, Veda Adhyayan |
| 12-Nov-2026 | Painting |
| 13-Nov-2026 | Business Studies, Sanskrit Sahitya |
| 14-Nov-2026 | Urdu, Bharatiya Darshan, Natyakala |
| 17-Nov-2026 | Economics, Bodh Darshan |
| 18-Nov-2026 | Housekeeping, Catering Management, Food Processing, Hotel Front Office Operations, Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables, Web Designing and Development (Th), Computer and Office Applications, Data Entry Operations, Web Development, CRM Domestic Voice, Computer Hardware Assembly and Maintenance, and Yoga Assistant |
NIOS Time Table 2026 Class 12 and 10 for October: How to Download?
Students can follow the steps below to download the NIOS October class 10 and 12 date sheet 2026:
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Go to the official website of the board at sdmis.nios.ac.in.
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Go to the examination or notification section.
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Click on the NIOS October Public Examination Date Sheet 2026.
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Class 12 and 10 NIOS October Time Table 2026 for theory exams will appear on the screen.
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In the end, do not forget to save the NIOS Board time table 2026 PDF for reference.
Read the live updates on NIOS date sheet 2026 class 12 and 10, official notifications, how to download and more.
LIVE UPDATE
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Live Updates
- 11:32 AM IST• 3 Oct 2026
How to check the NIOS class 10 and 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026 for October session?
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Visit the official website of the board sdmis.nios.ac.in.
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Go to the notification or examination section.
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Click on the NIOS October Exam Date Sheet 2026.
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The NIOS Class 12 and 10 Time Table 2026 for October exams will open on the screen.
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- 10:21 AM IST• 3 Oct 2026
NIOS Class 10 and 12 Date Sheet 2026 LIVE: Practical exams date
NIOS Board 10th and 12th Practical exams 2026 for the October-November session were held from September 14 to 29, 2026. The NIOS exam date for class 12 and 10 Oct-Nov theory will also be announced soon.
- 9:10 AM IST• 3 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet October 2026 Class 12 and 10: Where to check?
The National Institute of Open Schooling will release the official NIOS 10th & 12th October exam date sheet 2026 online on its official website at sdmis.nios.ac.in. Once released, we will aslo update the same on this page.
- 7:51 AM IST• 3 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 October Live: Will the board release the official NIOS time table today?
It is highly expected that the NIOS will release the NIOS Board 10th and 12th exam time table 2026 for October exams today. Stay connected for the latest updates on the same.
- 6:30 AM IST• 3 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet October 2026: Can I appear for NIOS exams more than once?
Students can appear for NIOS 10th and 12th exams a maximum of nine times during an admission period.
- Open the official website at nios.ac.in
- Navigate to the top notification scroller
- Click on 'Date Sheet for Secondary (Class X)/ Sr. Secondary (Class XII) Examinations 2026' link
- A PDF file will open
- Download and save the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for future references
- 5:16 AM IST• 3 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Live: Time table to be released in a single PDF
Soon, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release the NIOS October exam date sheet 2026 for class 10 and 12 theory exams in a single PDF.
- 2:21 AM IST• 3 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 10 and 12 LIVE: What will be the exam timing?
The NIOS 10th and 12th October exam 2026 will be held from 2:15 pm to 5:30 pm, extra 15 minutes (from 2:15 to 2:30) will be given to ready the question paper.
- 11:51 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet October 2026 10th and 12th: When will results be out?
The board releases the NIOS 10th and 12th exam results for the October session exams in December or January next year.
- 10:30 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS October Exam Date 2026 LIVE: Check NIOS 10th Class October 2026 Registration Dates
Event
Date
Registration/Exam fee submission without late fee
21-May-2026 to 20-Jun-2026
With a late fee of ₹100 per subject
21-Jun-2026 to 30-Jun-2026
With a consolidated late fee of INR 1,500 per learner
1-Jul-2026 to 10-Jul-2026
- 9:11 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS October Date Sheet 2026 LIVE: Check NIOS Class 10 October 2026 Registration Dates
Event
Date
Registration/Exam fee Submission without late fee
21-May-2026 to 20-Jun-2026
With a late fee of ₹100 per subject
21-Jun-2026 to 30-Jun-2026
With a consolidated late fee of INR 1,500 per learner
1-Jul-2026 to 10-Jul-2026
- 8:00 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet October 2026 LIVE: When will the theory exam admit card for 10th and 12th release?
The board has not revealed an exact date to release the NIOS 10th and 12th hall ticket 2026 for October theory exams. However, the students can expect to download it at least few days before the exam starting date.
- 6:46 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
Class 10 and 12 Exam Date 2026 NIOS October: When will class 10 and 12 exams end?
Considering the trend, NIOS October session exams for class 10 and 12 are likely to continue till the third week of November 2026.
- 5:36 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Exam Date 2026 October: When will class 10 and 12 exams start?
The board is likely to commence the NIOS Board 10th and 12th theory exams 2026 in the second week of October 2026. An exact date to start the exam will soon be announced.
- 4:26 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Live: Is the time table for class 10 and 12 released?
No, the board has not released the official NIOS 10th Exam Date 2026 and NIOS 10th Exam Date 2026 as of yet; it is expected to be announced anytime now.
- 2:51 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Exam Date Sheet 2026 October LIVE: Check the tentative class 10 time table
Expected Exam Dates Subject & Code 14-Oct-2026 Sanskrit Literature (248), Entrepreneurship (249)
15-Oct-2026 Bhartiya Darshan (247) 16-Oct-2026 Bengali (203), Marathi (204), Telugu (206), Gujarati (207), Urdu (208), Kannada (209), Punjabi (210), Assamese (232), Odia (233), Malayalam (234), Nepali (235), Arabic (236), Persian (237), Tamil (237), Sindhi (238)
17-Oct-2026 Psychology (222) 24-Oct-2026 Hindi (201) 25-Oct-2026 Employability Skills (250) 29-Oct-2026 Data Entry Operations (IT) (229) 30-Oct-2026 Mathematics (211) 31-Oct-2026 Business Studies (215) 3-Nov-2026 Social Science (213) 4-Nov-2026 Economics (214), Veda Adhyayan (245) 6-Nov-2026 Painting (225) 7-Nov-2026 Science & Technology (212) 8-Nov-2026 Folk Art (244) 10-Nov-2026 Urdu (206), Sanskrit (209), Indian Sign Language (240), Bodh Darshan (241)
11-Nov-2026 English (202) 12-Nov-2026 Bakery & Confectionery (605), Food Production (606), Food & Beverage (607), Housekeeping (608), Beauty & Health Care (612)
13-Nov-2026 Home Science 14-Nov-2026 Hindustani Sangeet, Natyakala 17-Nov-2026 Indian Culture and Heritage, Carnatic Sangeet 18-Nov-2026 Accountancy, Sanskrit Vyakaran - 1:58 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 October LIVE: What is the expected class 12 time table?
Expected Exam Dates Subjects 14-Oct-2026 Early Childhood Care and Education 15-Oct-2026 Psychology, Sanskrit Vyakaran 16-Oct-2026 Geography 17-Oct-2026 Sanskrit 24-Oct-2026 Bengali, Tamil, Odiya, Gujarati, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bhoti Language 25-Oct-2026 Gender Studies 29-Oct-2026 Chemistry, Political Science, Mass Communication, Military Studies 30-Oct-2026 Home Science 31-Oct-2026 English 3-Nov-2026 Computer Science, Physical Education, Sociology, Tourism 4-Nov-2026 Hindi, Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship 6-Nov-2026 Physics, History, Environmental Science, Library and Information Science 7-Nov-2026 Data Entry Operations (Th) 10-Nov-2026 Biology, Accountancy, Introduction to Law, Military History 11-Nov-2026 Mathematics, Veda Adhyayan 12-Nov-2026 Painting 13-Nov-2026 Business Studies, Sanskrit Sahitya 14-Nov-2026 Urdu, Bharatiya Darshan, Natyakala 17-Nov-2026 Economics, Bodh Darshan 18-Nov-2026 Housekeeping, Catering Management, Food Processing, Hotel Front Office Operations, Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables, Web Designing and Development (Th), Computer and Office Applications, Data Entry Operations, Web Development, CRM Domestic Voice, Computer Hardware Assembly and Maintenance, and Yoga Assistant - 12:57 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS October Exam Dates 2026 Class 10 and 12: Schedule of Important Events
Particulars Dates NIOS Practical date sheet release date 6-Sep-2026 Practical admit card date 9-Sep-2026 Practical exam dates 14-to-29-Sep-2026 NIOS 10th and 12th theory time table release date Anytime Soon Class 10 and 12 NIOS theory admit card release date Oct-2026 NIOS class 10 theory exam dates October and November 2026 NIOS class 12 theory exam dates October and November 2026 - 12:05 PM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 LIVE: When were the NIOS Class 10 and 12 April session exam result declared?
Result for the NIOS 12th April-May 2026 Exam was declared on June 4, 2026. On the other hand, result for NIOS 10th exams 2026 April was out on June 13.
- 11:00 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
Class 10, 12 NIOS Exam Date 2026 October LIVE: Latest updates
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- 9:42 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 10th and 12th Live: When will theory exam admit card release?
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release the NIOS Class 10th and 12th October hall ticket 2026 for the practical exam at least a few days before the final exam date. Students can download the NIOS admit card 2026 at sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket.
- 8:30 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
October NIOS Exam Date 2026 Class 10 & 12: PDF download link to be activated here
Once released, students can download the NIOS Date Sheet October 2026 class 10 and 12 through the direct link on this page.
- 7:21 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for October Anytime Now: What was the practical exam schedule?
Ther board already conducted the class 10 an 12 practical exam date 2026 for October. Check the official NIOS 12th and 10th practical exam dates 2026 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)
- 6:15 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Live: Will time table to be released today?
The board is likely to announce the NIOS Board 10th and 12 exam date sheet 2026 for October today. Stay connected for the latest updates.
- 5:08 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Exam Date 2026 LIVE: Important Instructions for the exam
- Do not forget to carry the NIOS admit card 2026.
- Reach the exam hall at least an hour before the NIOS board exam.
- Carry the necessary stationery items insided the exam ahll.
- Follow all the instructions given by the exam invigilator.
- Read the NIOS question paper 2026 and write answer as per the instructions printend in the question paper.
- 2:40 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 LIVE: Check the 12tj class expected time table
Date
Subject(s)
Oct-2026
Sanskrit Vyakaran, arly Childhood Care and Education, Inventory Management (378), Basics of Transportation
Oct-2026
Urdu, Sanskrit Sahitya (348)
Krishi: Production, Processing & Making (383
Oct-2026
Geography (316), Transportation & Warehouse Manag, Natyakala (385), Indian Sign Language (382)
Oct-2026
Biology (314)
Accountancy (320) Introdiuction to Law (338)
Military History (375)
Oct-2026
Hindi (301), Employability Skilis & Entrepreneurship (350
Oct-2026
Physics (312)
History (315)
Environmental Science (333)
Library and Information Science (339)
Oct-2026
Home Science (321)
Oct-2026
Chemistry (313)
Political Science (317)
Mass communication (335)
Military Studies (374)
Oct-2026
Psychology (328)
Oct-2026
Sanskrit (309)
Gender Studies (340)
Oct-2026
Economics (318), Bodh Darshan (381)
Oct-2026
Mathematics (311)
Oct-2026
Bharatiya Darshan (347), Entrepreneurship (349)
Oct-2026
English (302)
Oct-2026
Business Studies (319)
Oct-2026
Computer Science (330)
Sociology (331)
Tourism (337)
Physical Education (373)
Nov-2026
Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Odiya, Arabic, Persian, Tamil, Sindhi
Nov-2026
Data Entry Operations (Th) (336)
Veda Adhyayan (345)
Nov-2026
Painting (332)
Nov-2026
House Keeping (356), Catering Management, Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations, Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363)
Web Designing & Development (Th.) (622), Computer and Office Applications (631), Data Entry Operations (632), Web Development (660)
CRM Domestic Voice (661), Computer Hardware Assembly & Maint. (663), Yog Assistant (667
- 12:15 AM IST• 2 Oct 2026
Wat is the expected NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 10?
Date
Subject(s)
Oct-2026
Folk Art (244), Sanskrit Sahitya (248), Logistics and Supply Chain Management (258), Principles and Inventory Management (259)
Oct-2026
Hindustani Sangeet (242)
Oct-2026
Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese, Nepali, Malayalam, Odia, Arabic, Persian, Tamil, Sindhi
Oct-2026
Sanskrit, Urdu (206, Indian Sign Language (230), Bodh Darshan (241)
Oct-2026
Economics (214)
Natyakala (285
Oct-2026
Carmatic Sangeet (243)
Bharatiya Darshan (247)
Employbility Skills (250)
Military Studies (274
Oct-2026
Mathematics (211)
Oct-2026
Psychology (222)
Oct-2026
English (202)
Oct-2026
Business Studies (215
Oct-2026
Indian Culture and Heritage (223)
Oct-2026
Painting (225)
Physical Education (273)
Oct-2026
Data Entry Operations (Th) (229)
Oct-2026
Sanskrit Vyakaran (246)
Entrepreneurship (249)
Oct-2026
Home Science (216)
Oct-2026
Social Science (213
Nov-2026
Hindi (201)
Nov-2026
Science (212)
Nov-2026
Bakery & Confectionary (256)
Cutting & Tailoring (605)
Dress Making (606)
Certificate in Basic Computing (Theory) (608)
Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612)
Certificate in Desk Top Publishing (613)
Certificate in Yog (614)
Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628)Beauty Therapy (640)
Hair Care and Styling (641)
Hand & Foot Care (642)Nov-2026
Accountancy (224)
Veda Adhyayan (245
- 10:55 PM IST• 1 Oct 2026
NIOS October Date Sheet 2026 Class 12 and 10 LIVE: Details Mentioned
After downloading the NIOS exam date sheet 2026, students need to check the following details:
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Exam date
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Day of the examination
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Subject name
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Subject code
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Examination time
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Course, such as Secondary or Senior Secondary
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Important instructions given by NIOS
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Special instructions (if any)
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- 9:51 PM IST• 1 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 LIVE: Class 10 and 12 exam date sheet to be out together?
Yes, National Institute of Open Schooling will announce the NIOS Exam Date 2026 October for both class 10 and 12 together in a single PDF.
- 9:08 PM IST• 1 Oct 2026
How to download the NIOS Exam Date Sheet 2026 for class 10 and 12?
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Go to sdmis.nios.ac.in.
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Go to the examination or notification section.
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Click on the NIOS October Public Exam Date Sheet 2026.
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NIOS Time Table 2026 Class 12 and 10 for October exams will appear on the screen.
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- 8:15 PM IST• 1 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 12: Practical exams date
NIOS 12th Practical exams 2026 for the October session were already conducted from September 14 to 29, 2026. Exam date for class 12 theory will also be announced soon.
- 7:32 PM IST• 1 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Class 10: Practical exams held
The NIOS Class 10 Practical exam 2026 for Oct-Nov session already conducted held from September 14 to 29, 2026
- 7:04 PM IST• 1 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet October 2026 Class 12 and 10
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release the official NIOS October exam date sheet 2026 on the official website at sdmis.nios.ac.in.
- 6:59 PM IST• 1 Oct 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 October Live: When will the NIOS 10th, 12th time table be released?
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will soon release the official NIOS 10th Exam Date 2026 and NIOS 12th Exam Date 2026. Stay connected for the latest updates on the same.
Commonly asked questions
The NIOS Class 12 exam date 2026 for October will be released soon. However, as per previous years exam scheuled, the board is likely to conduct the NIOS 12th board exams 2026 for session 2 in October and November 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.
Commonly asked questions
The NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026 October exam will be released soon on the official website. NIOS 12th exam 2026 for October session will be held in October and November 2026. Students have to open the official website to download the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026. They are can download and save the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026.
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