NIOS Class 10, 12 October 2026 Date Sheet Expected Soon; Practical Exams End September 29
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the Class 10 and Class 12 theory examination date sheet for the October-November 2026 public examinations soon. As of September 29, the official theory timetable has not yet been confirmed, while the practical examination schedule is already underway and concludes on September 29.
Students enrolled for the Secondary and Senior Secondary public examinations should monitor the official NIOS and student portals for the final subject-wise theory schedule rather than relying on tentative dates circulating on education websites or social media.
NIOS October-November 2026 Exams: Current Status
| Particulars | Status |
|---|---|
| Board | National Institute of Open Schooling |
| Classes | Secondary Class 10 and Senior Secondary Class 12 |
| Session | October-November 2026 Public Examination |
| Practical Exams | September 14-29, 2026 |
| Theory Date Sheet | Awaited |
| Theory Exam Period | Expected during October-November 2026 |
| Theory Hall Ticket | To be issued separately |
NIOS Practical Exams End September 29
NIOS Notification 57/2026 confirms that practical examinations for Secondary and Senior Secondary learners are being conducted between September 14 and September 29, 2026 at identified Accredited Institutions and practical examination centres in India and overseas.
The practical schedule was divided into four broad examination windows:
- September 14-17
- September 18-21
- September 22-25
- September 26-29
Subjects were assigned to different windows according to course and practical requirements. Learners were advised to contact their examination centre for the specific date and batch allotted to them.
When Will the NIOS Theory Date Sheet Be Released?
NIOS has not provided a confirmed release date for the October-November 2026 theory timetable. Education updates published during the final week of September indicate that the schedule is expected soon.
Several websites have published tentative Class 10 and Class 12 subject dates based on previous examination patterns. Students should treat these only as planning estimates until NIOS publishes the official PDF.
What Will the NIOS Date Sheet Include?
Once released, the official timetable is expected to provide:
- Examination date and day
- Class 10 and Class 12 subject names
- Subject codes
- Paper timings
- Duration of individual papers
- Instructions for candidates
- Any region-specific examination arrangements
How to Download NIOS Class 10, 12 Date Sheet 2026
- Visit the official NIOS website or student portal.
- Open the examination or notification section.
- Look for the October-November 2026 Public Examination notice.
- Select the Secondary and Senior Secondary theory date-sheet PDF.
- Check the subject code and exam date carefully.
- Download and save the PDF for reference.
Theory Hall Ticket Will Be Separate
Students should remember that the examination timetable and hall ticket are separate documents. NIOS issued practical hall tickets ahead of the September practical examinations and is expected to activate the theory hall-ticket facility separately for eligible candidates.
The hall ticket should be checked for the learner's name, enrolment number, subject details, examination centre and reporting instructions.
Do Not Treat Tentative Dates as Final
Some current online timetables suggest theory examinations could begin around mid-October and continue into November. These dates remain tentative unless they appear in an official NIOS notification.
As of September 29, 2026, the safest update for students is that the practical examinations finish today and the official Class 10 and Class 12 theory date sheet is still awaited. Students should keep checking the official NIOS portal for the confirmed timetable and theory hall-ticket update.
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