NIOS Date Sheet 2026: Complete Schedule for Class 10 & 12 April Board Exams

Last Updated: Mar 10, 2026, 11:05 IST

NIOS Date Sheet 2026: The Class 10 and 12 NIOS April 2026 theory date sheet will soon be available at nios.ac.in. Tickets for the practical hall can currently be downloaded, even though the practical tests are scheduled from March 17 to April 1. Theory tests are expected to start in early April, and the results are expected in June.

NIOS Date Sheet 2026
NIOS Date Sheet 2026

Key Points

  • NIOS releases 2026 exam date sheet on nios.ac.in around mid-March.
  • Practical exams March 17-April 1, 2026. Hall tickets available March 9.
  • Theory exams expected to start in April 2026 results in June 2026.

NIOS Date Sheet 2026: The official theory date sheet for the April-May 2026 borad exams is being prepared by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The announcement is anticipated to appear on the official website, nios.ac.in, by the middle of March. Thousands of students nationwide will have access to this thorough timetable, which includes topic codes and exam times for both Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12), in a downloadable PDF version. The practical examination phase has already begun as of March 10, 2026, with subject-specific examinations set for March 17-April 1, 2026.

NIOS has already made the portal for downloading practical hall tickets available on March 9 in order to facilitate a seamless transition into the exam period. To be qualified for the practical boards, students must bring their hall passes and their original NIOS identity cards to their designated study centers. The theory exams are expected to start in the first week of April 2026 after the practicals are finished. 

The review procedure will start as soon as the final paper is submitted, and the NIOS Result 2026 is expected to be announced in June 2026. To prevent any last-minute misunderstanding regarding exam locations and dates, candidates are urged to regularly check the "Examination/Result" area of the NIOS website for the live link to the theory timetable.

Also Read: NIOS Hall Ticket 2026 for Practical Exam OUT at sdmis.nios.ac.in; Download Class 10, 12 Admit Card, Link Here

How To Download the NIOS Date Sheet 2026?

To download your NIOS April 2026 theory or practical timetable from the official portal, follow these five essential steps:

  • Visit Official Website: To start, go to either the specialized student portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in or the main NIOS portal at nios.ac.in.  

  • Find Examination Link: To access the most recent public exam notifications and PDF links, choose the "Examination/Result" tab from the main menu.

  • Choose April 2026 Sheet: To get the official document, click the "Date Sheet for Secondary/Sr. Secondary April-May 2026 Theory Exam" link.

  • Verify topic Dates: Carefully review the topic codes and exam times in the PDF for your particular Class 10th or 12th subjects.

  • Download and Print: When preparing for an exam, save the PDF file to your device and print it out for easy access.

NIOS 10th Exam Date 2026: Practical Exam Dates

NIOS 10th Practical exam time table 2026 is given below.

Date

Subject (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)
Bakery & Confectionary (256)
Certificate in Basic Computing (608)
Certificate in Desk Top Publishing (CDTP) (613)

Certificate in Yog (614)

Indian Sign Language ag(230)

March 29 to April 1, 2026

Cutting & Tailoring (605)
Dress Making (606)
Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612)
Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628)
Beauty Therapy (640)

NIOS 12th Exam Date 2026: Practical Exam Dates

NIOS 12th Practical exam time table 2026 is given below.

Date

Subject (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)
Catering Management (357)
Food Processing (358)
Hotel Front Office Operations (360)
Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363)
Web Designing & Development (622)

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First Published: Mar 10, 2026, 10:07 IST
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