The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is preparing to release the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for the April public examinations for both Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) learners on its official website nios.ac.in.Practical examinations of the April session have already been scheduled, and students have begun appearing for them. The theory date sheet, listing subject‑wise written exam dates, is anticipated to be issued soon ahead of the exams
Practical Exam Schedule for NIOS April 2026
Before the release of the complete theory timetable, NIOS has set the practical examinations for Secondary and Senior Secondary courses as follows:
- Practical Exam Start Date: 17 March 2026
- Practical Exam End Date: 01 April 2026
Students can download their practical exam hall tickets from the official NIOS portal and must carry the admit card to each practical exam session. The practical exam phase enables candidates to complete hands‑on and skill‑based evaluations before the written tests begin.
Expected Release of Full NIOS Date Sheet
The detailed NIOS 2026 date sheet for the April–May theory examinations — covering day‑wise subject schedules for Class 10 and Class 12 — is expected to be published on nios.ac.in by mid‑March 2026. Once released, students will be able to download the date sheet PDF and plan their preparation accordingly .The theory exams for both Secondary and Senior Secondary courses will likely be held across April and May 2026, with exact dates and timings provided in the official timetable.
How to Download the NIOS 2026 Date Sheet?
To access the official timetable once it is released:
- Visit the official NIOS website at nios.ac.in.
- Navigate to the Examination/Notifications section.
- Look for the link for the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 April Exam PDF.
- Click and download the PDF file for your respective course (Class 10 or Class 12).
Students are advised to save and print the date sheet for reference during exam preparation and to ensure they appear for each scheduled subject on time.
Preparations and Next Steps
With the practical exams underway, candidates should continue focused preparation for the upcoming theory papers. Once the NIOS 2026 date sheet is released, students must review the full schedule carefully and organise revision plans around the subject dates. As board exams approach, staying updated with official notices will help avoid last‑minute confusion.