NIOS Class 12 Exam Date 2026 is out and now students in the Senior Secondary are able to know the public exam date in which each of their theory paper is going to be held in October-November.
The NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026 for class 12 was released along with the date sheet for class 10 in a combined pdf. It is reported that it was released on 8 October 2026, with a few portals stating that it was released on 9 October. The exams for Class 12 start from 22 October 2026 and continue till 5 December 2026 with the papers being conducted in the afternoon, primarily from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Note that there is no separate Class 11 level board exam conducted by NIOS. It’s also a Senior Secondary course (Class 12th) and if you had been looking for a date sheet for “Class 11th”, this one is for you.
The important dates, a subject-wise schedule, timings, how previous cycles worked, and how to get the official PDF are explained in one place: this article.
As before, please refer to the official NIOS website for the final schedule and verify each date with the subjects you registered for.
Also Read More: NIOS Exam Date 2026 Released: Check Class 10 and 12 October-November Date Sheet PDF at sdmis.nios.ac.in
NIOS Class 12 Exam Date 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | NIOS Senior Secondary (Class 12) Public Examination, October-November 2026 |
| Conducting body | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
| Other names for this exam | NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026 NIOS 12th Exam Date 2026 NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet October 2026 NIOS Senior Secondary Date Sheet 2026 NIOS 12th Time Table 2026 NIOS Class 12 Theory Exam Schedule 2026 |
| Date sheet released | 8 October 2026 (some portals report 9 October) |
| First exam date | 22 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last exam date | 5 December 2026 |
| Typical timing | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Exam mode | Offline theory examinations at exam centres |
| Official websites | sdmis.nios.ac.in and nios.ac.in |
NIOS Class 12 Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date sheet released | 8 October 2026 |
| Class 12 theory exams begin | 22 October 2026 |
| Class 12 theory exams end | 5 December 2026 |
| Class 10 theory exams end | 7 December 2026 |
| Typical paper timing | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet October 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule
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Here are the Class 12 papers reported from the official PDF. Please check the PDF for the complete list of subjects and any additional papers:
| Date | Day | Subjects |
| 22 October 2026 | Thursday | Sanskrit Vyakaran (346), Basics of Transportation (379), Bodh Darshan (381) |
| 23 October 2026 | Friday | Early Childhood Care and Education (376) |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | Geography (316) |
| 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | English (302) |
| 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Painting (332) |
| 31 October 2026 | Saturday | Mathematics (311) |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | Physics (312), History, Environmental Science, Library and Information Science |
| 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Biology (314), Accountancy, Introduction to Law, Military History |
| 12 November 2026 | Thursday | Computer Science, Sociology, Tourism, Physical Education |
| 17 November 2026 | Tuesday | Chemistry (313), Political Science, Mass Communication, Military Studies |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Psychology, Indian Sign Language |
The 22 October papers are reported to run from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and some subjects, especially in the later part of the schedule, have subject-specific timings. Always confirm the timing for your own subject in the PDF.
Planning Your Revision Around the Gaps
- There will be three days between Physics on 2 November and Biology on 5 November for Science students.
- Chemistry is later, on 17 November which leaves you with nearly two weeks of focus revision after Biology.
- If the student chooses Mathematics, it is scheduled early in the program on 31 October and so should be practiced first.
- English is on 28 October, so continue to practise your language with the main subjects.
- If you have a vocational or additional subject, please look at the date of this subject separately as these papers come at the beginning and end of the timetable.
Also Read More: NIOS Class 10 Result 2026: Result Declared on 13th June, Check Direct Link, Process, and Other Live Updates
How Earlier October-November Cycles Worked
| Year | Theory Exam Period |
| 2022 | 12 October to 23 November 2022 |
| 2024 | 22 October to 29 November 2024 |
| 2026 | 22 October to 5 December 2026 (Class 12) |
This year’s window is longer than in earlier cycles, which gives most students more breathing room between papers.
How to Download the NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026 PDF
- Visit the official NIOS student portal, sdmis.nios.ac.in.
- Tap the notification icon on the home screen.
- Click on the Date Sheet for October-November 2026 Public Examinations link.
- Download the PDF and find the Class 12 (Senior Secondary) section.
- Please review all registered subject dates and make a copy.
Some important instructions for NIOS Class 12 Students.
- While planning, compare the date sheet with the subjects you had registered for the October-November session before.
- Make sure you download the hall ticket from the official portal as and when released and verify your exam centre carefully.
- Make sure you arrive at the centre well before the start time of 2:30 PM with your hall ticket and valid ID.
- Immediately inform your study centre or region centre if any date conflicts or discrepancies are identified.
In Short
The NIOS Class 12 Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced with theory exams scheduled to be conducted from 22 October to 5 December 2026 and the duration of each exam is 3.5 hours from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Get the PDF from the official website, verify the timing of your subjects and make the best use of the time between papers
Keep sdmis.nios.ac.in bookmarked for hall tickets and any notice about changes.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet PDF, October-November 2026 | Available on sdmis.nios.ac.in under notifications |
| NIOS Official Student Portal | sdmis.nios.ac.in |
FAQs
What is NIOS Class 12 Exam Date 2026 ?
Theory exams for NIOS Class 12 Exam Date will be conducted during the October – November session from 22 October 2026 to 5 December 2026.
Which is the official date of NIOS 12th Exam Date Sheet?
According to most reports it was released on 8th October 2026 and some sources state 9th October 2026.
When will be the exam date of NIOS Class 12 Physics?
The reported date for Physics (312) is 2 Nov 2026.
What is the exam date of the NIOSH Class 12 Chemistry?
Chemistry (313) will be reported on 17 November 2026.
When will be the NIOS Class 12 Mathematics exam time?
The Mathematics (311) report released on 31 October 2026.
When will the NIOS Class 12 exam take place?
There are no specific timings on the papers apart from the times listed, which are mostly from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM but may vary depending on the subject, as stated in the PDF.
From where is NIOS 12th date sheet available for download?
It is provided from the official student portal of NIOS, sdmis.nios.ac.in, in the notifications section.
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