NIOS Class 10, 12 date sheet 2026 for theory exams released: Check schedule here
NIOS Class 10, 12 date sheet 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the date sheet for Class 10 and Class 12 theory exams for April 2026. According to the official notice, the exams will begin from April 10, 2026, and will be conducted at designated exam centres across India.
The practical exams are currently underway for Class 10 and 12. The practical exams began on March 17 and will continue till April 1, 2026.
According to the detailed schedule released yesterday, March 25, 2026, the theory exams will start from April 10. Most exams will be held in the afternoon shift, generally from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, depending on the subject.
The exams will continue till May 6, 2026. The schedule includes a wide range of subjects for both Class 10 and Class 12 students.
Students can follow these simple steps to check and download the date sheet:
Direct link here.
NIOS has said that in some states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, a few exam dates have been adjusted. This has been done due to assembly elections, other competitive exams and state-specific holidays.
Students in these states are advised to carefully check the date sheet for any changes.
Students will be able to download their hall tickets from the official NIOS website before the exams. They will be given 15 minutes to read the question paper before the exam starts.
The institute has also said that there will be no change in the exam dates once announced.
NIOS has informed that the results are expected to be declared around seven weeks after the last exam. The results will be made available online.
Students are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and download the detailed date sheet to plan their preparation accordingly.
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The practical exams are currently underway for Class 10 and 12. The practical exams began on March 17 and will continue till April 1, 2026.
Exams to begin from April 10
According to the detailed schedule released yesterday, March 25, 2026, the theory exams will start from April 10. Most exams will be held in the afternoon shift, generally from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, depending on the subject.
The exams will continue till May 6, 2026. The schedule includes a wide range of subjects for both Class 10 and Class 12 students.
How to download NIOS date sheet 2026
Students can follow these simple steps to check and download the date sheet:
- Visit the official website of NIOS
- Go to the “Examination” or “Latest Notifications” section
- Click on the link for “NIOS Class 10, 12 Date Sheet April 2026”
- The date sheet will open in PDF format
- Download and save it for future use
Direct link here.
Changes in some states
NIOS has said that in some states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, a few exam dates have been adjusted. This has been done due to assembly elections, other competitive exams and state-specific holidays.
Students in these states are advised to carefully check the date sheet for any changes.
Admit card and exam instructions
Students will be able to download their hall tickets from the official NIOS website before the exams. They will be given 15 minutes to read the question paper before the exam starts.
The institute has also said that there will be no change in the exam dates once announced.
Result timeline
NIOS has informed that the results are expected to be declared around seven weeks after the last exam. The results will be made available online.
Students are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and download the detailed date sheet to plan their preparation accordingly.
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