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National Institute of Open Schooling 10th Board Exam
National Institute of Open Schooling 10th Board Exam

NIOS 10th Exam 2025: Dates, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus & Question Papers

NIOS Class 10 Exam 2025: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released the practical exam dates for NIOS 10th March-April session online. Candidates can check the details at nios.ac.in.

NIOS 10th Exam 2025: The National Institute of Open Schooling conducts the NIOS class 10 examination twice a year in two sessions, that is, March/April session and October/November session. The institute has released the theory and practical exam dates for NIOS class 10th March-April 2025 exams in online mode. Candidates can download the pdf through the official website - nios.ac.in. 

As per the given dates, the NIOS class 10 practical exams are scheduled to be conducted from March 17 to April 1, 2025. While the theory exams will be held from April 9 to May 19, 2025. Candidates can check and download the subject-wise NIOS class 10 dates in the form of a PDF. 

The NIOS institute will also release the NIOS 10th admit card 2025 for theory exams in online mode. Candidates will have to key their login credentials in the login window to download their respective hall tickets. 

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  • NIOS institute has announced the theory exam dates for NIOS class 10 April/May session on March 20, 2025. As per the given dates, the secondary exams will be conducted from April 9 to May 19, 2025. 

NIOS 10th Exam 2025 - Highlights

Students can check the important details related to the NIOS class 10th exam 2025 in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Examination level

Secondary (Class 10)

Mode of examination

Offline

Frequency of examination 

Twice a year in two sessions -

(April/May session and October/November session)

NIOS Class 10th exam dates for April-May session

Practical exam - March 17 to April 1, 2025

Theory exam - April 9 to May 19, 2025

Official website to check NIOS result 

results.nios.ac.in

NIOS 10th Date Sheet 2025 Download PDF

Students can click on the direct link provided below to download the NIOS secondary exam dates 2025 in the form of a PDF. 

The NIOS will release two separate NIOS admit cards for the class 10 theory and practical examinations. It is compulsory for the students to carry their admit cards to the exam centre on all exam days. Candidates can download their NIOS 10th admit card 2025 with the help of the following steps:

  • Go to the official NIOS portal, that is, sdmis.nios.ac.in
  • Click on the “NIOS Admit Card 2025 Class 10” link
  • Enter the required credentials in the given space, that includes your NIOS enrolment number and the type of hall ticket (practical hall ticket or theory hall ticket) and then, click on the “submit” button
  • The NIOS 10th admit card 2025 will appear on your screen
  • Download the NIOS class 10 admit card 2025 and carry it to the examination centre on all exam days

Students who are appearing in the NIOS 10th exam 2025 for March-April session, must select at least 5 subjects from two groups of subjects, that is, Group A and Group B. Group A consists of language subjects and Group B consists of non-language subjects. In order to get the NIOS certificate of secondary course completion, students must choose at least 5 subjects including at least one or at most two language subjects. The NIOS class 10 exam pattern 2025 for Group A and Group B subjects are as follows:

The NIOS class 10 syllabus 2025 will be made available on the official website of NIOS. Students can download the syllabus for the relevant subjects from the official website. Along with the NIOS syllabus, the board has also uploaded the sample papers for all the class 10 subjects on its official portal. Students are, thus, advised to carefully read and understand the NIOS syllabus and exam pattern. This will help them to strategically prepare for the NIOS exam and perform well in the examination.

NIOS 10th previous year papers for all subjects are available on the official NIOS website. Students can download the NIOS class 10 model papers free of cost from the official website. Students must solve as many past-year papers as possible in order to prepare well for the NIOS 10th exam 2025.

Students who are appearing for the NIOS 10th exams 2025 can follow the steps that are given below to know how to check and download their scores online. 

Step 1: Visit the official website - nios.ac.in

Step 2: Click on the direct link to check the NIOS class 10th result 2025

Step 3: A new login window will appear on the screen

Step 4: Fill out all the details as asked

Step 5: Submit and download the NIOS 10th result 2025 for future use

Note - Apart from the official website, candidates can also check their NIOS 10th results via SMS and DigiLocker application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NIOS full form?

The long form of NIOS is National Institute of Open Schooling. NIOS is a national level board which is responsible for conducting the secondary and senior secondary examinations across India. The board also offers a variety of vocational and life enrichment courses to the students.

What is the eligibility criteria for enrolling into the NIOS secondary course?

As per the NIOS 10th eligibility criteria, only the students of age 14 years or above, can register for the NIOS secondary courses. Students who provide a self-certificate stating that they are capable of pursuing the secondary course can also register for the course. Students who have already completed their secondary school and wish to improve their performance, are also eligible for NIOS registration.

Does NIOS release separate admit cards for class 10 theory and practical examinations?

Yes, the NIOS board releases two separate admit cards for the NIOS 10th theory and practical examinations. 

What are the NIOS 10th exam dates for the April-May 2025 session?

The NIOS class 10th exam dates 2025 for the April/May session has been released on the official website of NIOS - nios.ac.in. This year, the NIOS secondary theory exams will be conducted between April 9 to May 19, 2025. 

Is NIOS exam online or offline?

The NIOS class 10 exam will be conducted in the offline mode at various examination centres.

How many times a year does the board conduct the NIOS class 10 examination?

The board conducts the NIOS 10th exams twice a year in two sessions (April/May session and October/November session).

What is the criteria for getting the NIOS secondary course completion certificate?

As per the NIOS certificate criteria for class 10, students must opt for at least 5 subjects from Group A (language subjects) and Group B (non-language subjects) combined. Students must choose at least one or at most two language subjects for the NIOS 10th examination.

What are the passing marks in the NIOS class 10 exam 2025?

Students must score at least 33% marks in the aggregate, i.e., theory plus practical examinations (wherever applicable) in order to qualify the NIOS class 10 examination.

How can I download the NIOS class 10 sample papers?

Candidates can download the NIOS 10th sample papers for the relevant subjects from the official NIOS website - nios.ac.in.

How can I download NIOS 10th previous year papers?

You can download the NIOS 10th past year papers for the relevant subjects by visiting the official website of NIOS. On the website’s homepage, go to the “information about” section and click on the “admission” option. Then, go to the “exams and results” section and click on the link for “previous year question papers”. From here, you can download the required syllabus PDFs.

Are NIOS 10th previous year papers available for all class 10 subjects?

Yes, NIOS class 10 previous year papers are available for all class 10 subjects on the official website of NIOS.

Do I need to pay any fees for downloading the NIOS 10th previous year papers?

No, the NIOS institute provides the NIOS class 10 previous year papers completely free of cost on its official website.

When will NIOS 10th result 2025 be declared?

The NIOS 10th result 2025 will be declared on the official NIOS website - nios.ac.in. Once released, candidates can check and download their results by entering their required login credentials. 

How to check the NIOS class 10 result 2025 in online mode?

Students can follow the steps provided here to know how to check their NIOS result 2025 for April session in online mode. Visit the official NIOS website, click on the admission tab and go to the student portal. After this, click on the exams and results tab, and select the results option and click on the result link available. Now, enter your enrollment number and secutiry captcha code. The NIOS 10th result will appear on the screen.

What are the other ways to check the NIOS 10th result 2025?

Students can also check their NIOS class 10 result 2025 via SMS and the DigiLocker application.

How can I apply for NIOS result correction?

Go to the official NIOS student portal, click on exams and results tab and then click on the results tab. Click on check results and then click on the “apply recheck/re-evaluation” tab. Then, enter the required details and pay the processing fee, which is Rs 50 for each correction.

How can I calculate my CGPA in the NIOS 10th exam 2025?

You can calculate your CGPA in the NIOS 10th exam 2025 by adding the grade points of your 5 subjects and dividing it by 5.

How to contact NIOS in case of any discrepancy in the NIOS 10th result 2025?

In case of any discrepancies in the NIOS class 10 result 2025 or other related queries, you can send a mail to result@nios.ac.in.

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