NIOS Exam Date 2026 has finally been released for the students appearing for the exam in October-November 2026 and thus they have a well-stocked timetable to prepare their final weeks around.
The theory date sheet for class 10th (Secondary) and class 12th (Senior Secondary) has been published by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in a single PDF. The majority of sources list it as being released on 8 October 2026 and some sources list it as being released on 9 October 2026. The exams are from 22 October 2026. Class 12 papers will be closed on 5 December 2026 and Class 10 papers will be closed on 7 December 2026.
Just an explanation for the students who were looking for the “Class 11th” exam, NIOS does not hold separate board exam for class 11th. This is the exam date sheet you need to refer to because it is applicable for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) Exam.
In one place, here is the NIOS Exam Date 2026: Important dates, subject-wise schedule of the sample papers, timings, earlier cycles, and how to download the official PDF.
As usual, the final schedule can only be the official NIOS web-site, and check each date with the subjects you actually signed up for.
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NIOS Exam Date 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | NIOS Public Examinations (Theory), October-November 2026 |
| Conducting body | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
| Other names for this exam | NIOS Date Sheet 2026 NIOS October Exam Date 2026 NIOS Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 NIOS Public Exam Time Table 2026 NIOS Theory Exam Date Sheet October 2026 |
| Courses | Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) |
| Date sheet released | 8 October 2026 (some portals report 9 October) |
| Exam start date | 22 October 2026 |
| Class 12 last exam | 5 December 2026 |
| Class 10 last exam | 7 December 2026 |
| Exam mode | Offline theory examinations at exam centres |
| Official websites | sdmis.nios.ac.in and nios.ac.in |
NIOS Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date sheet released | 8 October 2026 |
| 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 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM |
NIOS Class 10 Date Sheet 2026: Sample Subject-Wise Schedule
Here are some of the Class 10 papers reported from the official PDF. Please check the PDF for the complete list of subjects and the first papers from 22 October:
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| Date | Day | Subject | Timing |
| 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Mathematics (211) | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 6 November 2026 | Friday | Science (212) | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 12 November 2026 | Thursday | English (202) | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 18 November 2026 | Wednesday | Hindi (201) | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 20 November 2026 | Friday | Economics, Natyakala | From 2:30 PM |
| 26 November 2026 | Thursday | Urdu (206) | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet 2026: Sample Subject-Wise Schedule
Some of the Class 12 papers reported from the official PDF are given below:
| Date | Day | Subject | Timing |
| 12 November 2026 | Thursday | Computer Science, Sociology, Tourism, Physical Education | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Psychology, Indian Sign Language | Subject-specific timings |
| 4 December 2026 | Friday | Bharatiya Darshan, Krishi, Natyakala | Subject-specific timings |
Subject codes and the complete date list are printed in the official PDF, so use the tables above only as a quick guide.
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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 7 December 2026 |
This year’s window is a little longer than in earlier cycles, which means more gaps between papers for many students.
How to Download the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 PDF
- Visit the official NIOS student portal, sdmis.nios.ac.in.
- On the home page click into the notifications area.
- Click on the link “Date Sheet for October-November 2026 Public Examinations”.
- Download and review PDF for all the subjects you are enrolled in and review their dates.
- Save a copy for future reference.
Important Instructions for NIOS Students
Students of NIOSH are requested to read the following instructions carefully:
- Before planning, check the date sheet with subjects registered for October-November session.
- Once the hall ticket is available download it and check the examination centre carefully.
- Arrive at the centre well before 2:30 pm start time, bring hall ticket and ID.
- If a clashing or conflicting date has occurred report this to your study centre or regional centre immediately.
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How to Use the Gaps Between Papers
- Record on a calendar each paper for which you are registered for and count the number of free days.
- Use the long interval between the later ones to revise subjects that require more practice, e.g., Mathematics and Science.
- Take past papers in the 2:30pm – 5:00pm session, to get your body clock right for exam time.
- Change the short answer and long answer format as time management is an issue in a long paper.
- Leave 1 day for light revision and rest before each paper.
Is There a NIOS Class 11 Exam?
NIOS provides Secondary Course (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) Course. For Class 11 information, students should go to the official site and see the details of Senior Secondary course.
In Short
The NIOS Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced: Theory exams to begin 22 October 2026 and Class 12 exams will end on 5 December 2026, while Class 10 exams will end on 7 December 2026. Get the PDF from the official site and identify your subject areas as well as make your revision plans around the gaps between papers.
Keep sdmis.nios.ac.in bookmarked for hall tickets and any notice about changes.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| NIOS Class 10 and 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 the date of NIOS exam 2026?
The theory exams of NIOS class 10 and NIOS class 12 will begin from 22 October 2026. The classes 12 exam schedule ends on 5 December 2026 and class 10 exam schedule ends on 7 December 2026.
When will the NIOS Date sheet be issued?
The majority of the sources indicate that it was released on 8 October 2026, whereas some platforms list the date as 9 October 2026.
Are there any NIOS class 11 exams?
NIOS only organizes public exams for the Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) level.
When are NIOS exams conducted?
Reported papers go on from 2.30 PM with most ending at 5.00 PM or 5.30 PM (some papers have specific timings as indicated in the PDF).
What is the schedule for NIOS class 10 maths exam?
The reported date for Mathematics (211) is 5 November 2026, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
What is the date of the last NIOS Class 10 exam?
It is reported that the last class 10 exam is on 7 December 2026.
From where can I get the NIOS date sheet?
It can be downloaded from sdmis.nios.ac.in under ‘notifications’ from the official student portal of NIOS.
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