NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Released

NIOS Class 10 & 12 Date Sheet 2026

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the date sheet for Class 10 and 12 exams for the April-May 2026 session.

Key Dates:

• Practical Exams: March 17 - April 1, 2026
• Theory Exams: April 4 - May 8, 2026

Exam Timing: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM daily.

How to Download:

1. Visit nios.ac.in.
2. Navigate to "Notifications" or "Examinations & Results".
3. Select "Public Examinations Date Sheet 2026".
4. Download the PDF for your class (10/12) and subject.

Practical Exam Schedule Highlights:

Class 10:

• March 17 – March 20, 2026: Science & Technology, Home Science, Carnatic Sangeet, Folk Art
• March 21 – March 24, 2026: Painting, Maths, Hindustani Music, Data Entry Operations, Natyakala
• March 25 – March 28, 2026: Hair Care & Styling, Hand & Foot Care, Bakery & Confectionery, Basic Computing, DTP, Yoga, Indian Sign Language
• March 29 – April 1, 2026: Cutting & Tailoring, Dress Making, Beauty Culture, Indian Embroidery, Beauty Therapy

Class 12:

• March 17-20, 2026: Home Science, Biology, Geography, Painting
• Later March: Computer Science, Mass Communication

Resources:

• Main Site: nios.ac.in
• Student Portal: sdmis.nios.ac.in