NIOS Date Sheet 2026: How to download Class 12, 10 exam and practical dates pdf

National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) students waiting for the official exam schedule for the April 2026 session may get some good news next week. The institute is expected to release the NIOS Class 10 and Class 12 date sheet 2026 in March on its official website, nios.ac.in. While the theory exam schedule is yet to be announced, the institute has already scheduled practical examinations between March 17 and April 1, 2026 for both classes.

Once released, the NIOS exam date sheet 2026 will be available in PDF format on the official website. Students will be able to download the timetable online and check subject-wise exam dates. The institute is also expected to declare NIOS results in June 2026.

NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for Class 12 & Class 10

The exam timetable is important for lakhs of students studying through open schooling across India and abroad. The date sheet will confirm the schedule for theory papers and help candidates plan their final preparation before the April examination cycle begins.


Last year, the institute released the April exam schedule on March 19, 2025, so many students expect a similar timeline this year as well.

NIOS Class 12 practical exam dates 2026

The practical exams for Class 12 students will be conducted in phases from March 17 to April 1, 2026.

March 17 to March 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 March 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 March 28, 2026

• Computer and Office Applications (631)
  
  
• Data Entry Operations (632)
  
  
• Web Development (660)
  
  
• IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (651)
  
  
• CRM Domestic Voice (661)
  
  
• Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance (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)
  
  

NIOS Class 10 practical exam dates 2026

Practical exams for Class 10 students will also take place between March 17 and April 1, 2026.

March 17 to March 20, 2026

• Science & Technology (212)
  
  
• Home Science (216)
  
  
• Carnatic Sangeet (243)
  
  
• Folk Art (244)
  
  

March 21 to March 24, 2026

• Painting (225)
  
  
• Maths (211)
  
  
• Hindustani Music (242)
  
  
• Data Entry Operations (229)
  
  
• Natyakala (285)
  
  

March 25 to March 28, 2026

• Hand & Foot Care (642)
  
  
• Bakery & Confectionary (256)
  
  
• Certificate in Basic Computing (608)
  
  
• Certificate in Desktop Publishing (CDTP) (613)
  
  
• Certificate in Yog (614)
  
  
• Indian Sign Language (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)
  
  

How to download the NIOS date sheet 2026

Students can follow these steps to access the timetable once it is released:

1. Open the official website of NIOS: nios.ac.in
   
   
2. Click on Notifications on the homepage
   
   
3. Select Examination & Result
   
   
4. Click on the link “NIOS date sheet 2026 PDF download”
   
   
5. Download and save the file for future reference
   
   

For now, students preparing for the April session are keeping an eye on the official website, as the complete timetable for theory exams is expected to be announced soon.