The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 April session exams shortly on its official portal nios.ac.in. Students registered for the public examinations will be able to download the subject-wise timetable once it is published online. The board conducts the Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) examinations twice a year, in April–May and October–November sessions.
NIOS April 2026 Practical Exam Dates
Before the release of the theory timetable, the board has already issued the schedule for practical examinations. The practical exam dates for the April 2026 session are provided below:
- Practical Exam Start Date: 17 March 2026
- Practical Exam End Date: 01 April 2026
- Courses Covered: Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12)
Students must appear for their practical examinations according to the subject-wise schedule assigned by their respective study centres.
NIOS Class 10 and 12 Theory Exam Schedule
After the completion of practical examinations, the board will conduct the theory papers. The expected schedule for the theory examinations is outlined below:
- Theory Exam Period: April 2026 – May 2026
- Mode of Exam: Offline at designated centres
- Exam Duration: Approximately 3 hours per paper
The detailed subject-wise timetable will be available in the official date sheet PDF released by NIOS.
How to Download NIOS Date Sheet 2026?
Students can download the official timetable once it is published on the board’s website. Follow these steps to access the date sheet:
- Visit the official website nios.ac.in.
- Click on the “Examination / Result” section on the homepage.
- Select the NIOS April 2026 Date Sheet for Secondary and Senior Secondary courses.
- The PDF file containing the exam schedule will open on the screen.
- Download and save the file for future reference.
Candidates should carefully check exam dates, subject codes, and exam timings mentioned in the timetable.
NIOS Admit Card and Result Timeline
After the release of the exam timetable, the board will proceed with the next stages of the examination process. Important updates expected for the April session include:
- Admit Card Release: April 2026
- Theory Exams: April–May 2026
- Result Declaration: June 2026
Students will need to carry the official admit card and valid identification to the examination centre on the day of the exam. The NIOS April session is an important opportunity for learners enrolled under open schooling to complete their Secondary and Senior Secondary certifications through the national open education system.