The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) conducts public examinations twice a year (April and October sessions) for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses. For the April 2026 session, practical exams are already scheduled, while the theory date sheet is expected to be released soon.
Key Highlights & Live Updates (as of March 13, 2026):
Practical Exams Date Sheet: Officially released (notification dated around February 2026). Practical examinations for both Class 10 and Class 12 are scheduled from March 17, 2026, to April 1, 2026. These are divided into slots (e.g., March 17–20, 21–24, 25–28, and 29–April 1), depending on subjects and skill-based papers. Hall tickets for practicals are available for download via the student portal.
Theory Exams Date Sheet: Not yet released officially. Multiple reliable sources (including Shiksha, Economic Times, Careers360, and Jagran Josh) indicate it will be announced any time soon in March 2026 (likely mid-March or next week). The theory exams are expected to run from early April to May 2026.
Result Announcement: NIOS results for the April 2026 session are expected in June 2026.
Official Status: Check the NIOS notifications page at https://sdmis.nios.ac.in/registration/home-notifications or the main site https://www.nios.ac.in/ for the latest. The practical date sheet PDF is available there (under "Practical DateSheet of NIOS Public Examination-April-2026").
How to Download the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 (Once Released):
Visit the official NIOS website: https://www.nios.ac.in/ or the student portal: https://sdmis.nios.ac.in/.
Go to the "Examination" or "Notifications" section.
Look for "Date Sheet" or "Time Table" for April 2026 Public Examinations.
Download the PDF for Class 10 (Secondary) and/or Class 12 (Senior Secondary). It will include subject codes, dates, timings, and instructions.
Students can also access hall tickets, exam fee receipts, and other updates via their enrollment login.
Additional Important Notes:
Exams are conducted at designated NIOS study/exam centres across India and overseas.
Students should regularly monitor the official website for any revisions, as schedules can be updated.
For queries, contact NIOS regional centres or use the helpline mentioned on the site.