The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has postponed Class 10 and 12 examinations scheduled for November 6, 2025 . This decision affects students nationwide. The postponement is due to the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections .
NIOS officials cited administrative and logistics reasons for the change. New dates for the affected exams will be announced soon. Students must monitor the official NIOS website for these crucial updates.
Affected Examinations and Dates
The postponement specifically impacts exams originally set for November 6, 2025 . This includes certain subjects for both secondary (Class 10) and senior secondary (Class 12) levels.
Class 10 Subject Postponed:
- Painting
Class 12 Subjects Postponed:
- Physics
- History
- Environmental Science
- Library and Info Science
All other examinations not scheduled for November 6, 2025, will proceed as previously planned. The overall NIOS 10th and 12th exam session for 2025 is still expected to conclude on November 18, 2025 .
Reason for Postponement
The NIOS official notification cited the Bihar Assembly Elections. Elections are significant logistical events. They demand extensive support from local administrations. This includes deploying government staff for polling duties. It also involves securing many public buildings, including schools, which serve as polling stations.
Conducting major national examinations simultaneously with state elections presents challenges. Exam supervision staff may be diverted to election duties. Many examination centers, typically schools, become unavailable. They convert into polling booths or counting centers. These "administrative and logistics reasons" make conducting exams unfeasible.
The postponement applies to all NIOS centers "throughout India." This widespread impact underscores comprehensive administrative and security arrangements. Both election integrity and smooth examination conduct are paramount.
Instructions for Students
Students affected by the postponement must stay updated. NIOS will release the revised examination schedule on its official website. No new dates have been announced yet for exams postponed from November 6, 2025 .
It is crucial to regularly visit the NIOS portal at nios.ac.in . This website is the sole official source for all examination notifications. Do not rely on unverified news or unofficial social media updates. Official updates prevent misinformation.
Continued preparation is advisable. Use this interim period to review challenging topics. Strengthen your understanding of the syllabus content. A consistent study routine ensures readiness for the new schedule, once published.
About NIOS
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) provides flexible education. It caters to students unable to pursue conventional full-time schooling. This includes working professionals or those needing a self-paced environment.
Operating under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, NIOS offers nationally recognized academic and vocational courses. Its secondary (Class 10) and senior secondary (Class 12) programs open pathways for higher education and employment.
Next Steps
NIOS will publish a detailed notification containing the new exam dates. This notification will appear on the official website. Students are advised to download and review the updated timetable carefully once available.
The institute emphasizes consistent preparation. Students should continue reviewing their course material. This ensures readiness for the revised examination schedule.