NIOS April Exam Schedule 2026:The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the NIOS Exam Date 2026 soon in March 2026. NIOS will release the NIOS 10th Exam Date 2026 and NIOS 12th Exam Date 2026 on the official website nios.ac.in. The NIOS Date Sheet 2026 will be released in PDF format. Once released, we will upload the NIOS Exam Date 2026 PDF. The NIOS 10th and 12th Practical Exams 2026 will be held from March 17 to April 1, 2026. NIOS will announce the NIOS Result 2026 in June 2026. While Theory papers are likely to start in early April, the results are expected in June.
NIOS Exam Date 2026: Highlights
Features | Details |
Full Exam Name | National Institute of Open Schooling |
Frequency of exams | Twice a year (April and October) |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee | INR 1800 (Male), INR 1450 (Female) |
Mode of Exams | Offline |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
NIOS 10th Exam Date 2026: Practical Exam Schedule
NIOS 10th Practical exam time table 2026 is given below.
Date | Subject (Class 10th) |
March 17 to 20, 2026 | Science & Technology (212) Home Science (216) Carnatic Sangeet (243) Folk Art (244) |
March 21 to 24, 2026 | Painting (225), Maths (211), Hindustani Music (242) Data Entry Operations (229) Natyakala (285) |
March 25 to 28, 2026 | Hand & Foot Care (642) Certificate in Yoga (614) Indian Sign Language ag(230) |
March 29 to April 1, 2026 | Cutting & Tailoring (605) |
NIOS 12th Exam Date 2026: Practical Exam Schedule
NIOS 12th Practical exam time table 2026 is given below.
Date | Subject (Class 12th) |
March 17 to 20, 2026 | Home Science (321), Biology (314) Geography (316), Painting (332) Computer Science (330) Mass Communication (335) Early Childhood Care and Education (376) |
March 21 to 24, 2026 | Chemistry (313), Physics (312) Environmental Science (333) Physical Education and Yog (373) Data Entry Operations (336) Library and Information Science (339) Natyakala (385) |
March 25 to 28, 2026 | Computer and Office Applications (631) Data Entry Operations (632) Web Development (660) IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (651) CRM CRM Domestic Voice (661) Computer Hardware Assembly & Maint. (663) Yog Assistant (667) |
March 29 to April 1, 2026 | House Keeping (356) |
NIOS Date Sheet 2026 Soon: Steps To Download (Once Released)
To download your NIOS April 2026 theory or practical timetable from the official portal, follow these essential steps:
Step 1: To begin, visit either the specialised student portal sdmis.nios.ac.in or the main NIOS portal nios.ac.in.
Step 2: To access the latest public exam notifications and PDF links, select the "Examinations/Results" tab from the main menu.
Step 3: To access the official document, click on the "Date Sheet for Secondary/Senior Secondary April-May 2026 Theory Exam" link.
Step 4: Carefully check the topic code and exam time in the PDF for your specific class 10th or 12th, subject.
Step 5: While preparing for the exam, save the PDF file to your device and take a printout for easy access.
For easy access during the exam, NIOS had previously made the portal for downloading practical hall tickets available on March 9. To qualify for the practical board exam, students must bring their hall passes and original NIOS identity cards to their designated study centers.