The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is preparing the official theory date sheet for the April-May 2026 board examinations. The schedule will be released by mid-March on the official NIOS website, nios.ac.in.
The timetable will provide exam dates and subject codes for both Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams. This information will be available as a downloadable PDF.
Practical Exams Underway
Practical examinations began on March 10, 2026. Specific subject practicals are scheduled from March 17 to April 1, 2026.
NIOS released the portal for practical hall ticket downloads on March 9. Students must present their hall tickets and original NIOS identity cards at their study centers for practical exams.
Theory Exam Schedule Anticipated
Theory exams are expected to commence in the first week of April 2026, following the completion of practical assessments.
Results for the April-May 2026 examinations are projected for announcement in June 2026. The evaluation process will start after the final theory paper is submitted.
Students should monitor the ‘Examination/Result’ section of the NIOS website for the official theory timetable link.
Downloading the NIOS Date Sheet 2026
Follow these steps to download the theory or practical timetable:
- Visit the official NIOS website: nios.ac.in or sdmis.nios.ac.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Examination/Result’ tab.
- Click on the link for the ‘Date Sheet for Secondary/Sr. Secondary April-May 2026 Theory Exam’.
- Review the PDF for your specific subject codes and exam timings.
- Download and print the timetable for future reference.
NIOS Class 10 Practical Exam Dates 2026
| 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 (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 Class 12 Practical Exam Dates 2026
| 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) |