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National Institute of Open Schooling 12th Board Exam
National Institute of Open Schooling 12th Board Exam

NIOS 12th Exam Date 2025: Check NIOS Class 12 practical and theory date sheet

NIOS Class 12 Exam 2025: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released the dates for NIOS class 12 theory exams for the April session in online mode.

NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2025: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released the NIOS 12th theory and practical exam dates 2025 for March/April session exams on its official website - nios.ac.in. As per the given dates, the NIOS class 12 practical exams are scheduled from March 17 to April 1, 2025, and the NIOS senior secondary theory exams will be held between April 9 and May 19, 2025. 

Candidates appearing for the NIOS class 12 exams 2025 can check and download the complete date sheet through the website in the form of a PDF. The NIOS institute released the NIOS 12th practical exam dates on February 21, 2025. The examination conducting body will issue the NIOS class 12 admit cards for practical and theory exams separately.

Candidates must carry their NIOS 12th hall ticket 2025 to the examination centre on all exam days. In case, a candidate does not carry their admit card to the examination centre, they will not be allowed to take the examination on that day. Candidates must also adhere to all the guidelines mentioned in their NIOS 12th admit cards on all exam days. 

NIOS Class 12 Practical Exam Dates 2025 - April session

Candidates appearing for the NIOS 12th examination 2025 for April - May session can check the practical exam dates below:

Study Material

Dates

Subjects (Sr. Secondary)

March 17 to 20, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

House Keeping (356)

Catering Management (357)

Food Processing (358)

Hotel Front Office Operations (360)

Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363)

Web Designing & Development (622)

March 29 to April 1, 2025

Computer and Office Applications (631)

Data Entry Operations (632)

Web Development (660)

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (651)

CRM Domestic Voice (661)

Computer Hardware Assembly & Maint. (663)

Yog Assistant (667)

NIOS 12th Theory Exam Timetable 2025 - April session

Students appearing for the NIOS 12th exams 2025 for the April session can check the subject-wise schedule in the table below:

NIOS 12th Theory Exam Dates

Class 12 subjects

April 9, 2025

Bharatiya Darshan (347)

April 11, 2025

Early Childhood Care and Education (376)

April 19, 2025

Geography (316)

April 21, 2025

Bengali (303)

Tamil (304)

Odia (305)

Gujarati (307)

Punjabi (310)

Arabic (341)

Persian (342)

Malayalam (343)

Sindhi (344)

April 22, 2025

English (302)

April 23, 2025

Chemistry (313)

Political Science (317)

Mass Communication (335)

Military Studies (374)

April 24, 2025

Computer Science (330)

Physical Education and Yog (373)

Sociology (331)

Tourism (337)

April 25, 2025

Physics (312)

History (315)

Environmental Science (333)

Library and Information Science (339)

April 28, 2025

Biology (314)

Accountancy (320)

Introduction to Law (338)

Military History (375)

May 2, 2025

Hindi (301)

Employability Skills & Entrepreneurship (350)

May 3, 2025

Painting (332)

May 5, 2025

Mathematics (311)

May 6, 2025

Business Studies (319)

Sanskrit Sahitya (348)

May 8, 2025

Home Science (321) 

May 13, 2025

Economics (318)

May 14, 2025

House Keeping (356)

Hotel Front Office Operations (360)

Food Processing (358)

Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363)

Web Development (660)

CRM Domestic Voice (661)

Veda Adhyayan (345)

Gender Studies (340)

May 15, 2025

Catering Management (357)

Computer and Office Applications (631)

Data Entry Operatiors (632)

Web Designing & Development (Th.) (622)

Computer Hardware Assembly & Maint. (663)

Yog Assistant (667)

May 17, 2025

 Urdu (306)

Sanskrit (309)

Natyakala (385)

May 19, 2025

Psychology (328)

Sanskrit Vyakaran (346)

NIOS 12th Exam 2025 Official Website

Candidates appearing for the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) exams 2025 can check the image of the official website of NIOS given below.

NIOS 12th Exam 2025 Official Website

NIOS class 12 candidates can check the last year's exam dates for NIOS 12th October-November session exam 2025 in the table below. 

Students appearing for the NIOS class 12 exams (October session) can check the previous uear's practical exam dates 2025 in the table provided below. 

Candidates can download the NIOS class 12 exam date sheet 2025 from official NIOS website with the help of the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official portal of NIOS (sdmis.nios.ac.in)

Step 2: Find the ‘Notifications’ option and then click on it

Step 3: Next, click on the link for “Notification for Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses for April 2025”

Step 4: The NIOS 12th exam date sheet 2025 will be displayed on your screen 

Step 5: Download the NIOS 12th date sheet and take its print out for further use

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to download the NIOS 12th practical exam date sheet 2025?

Visit the official website of NIOS (sdmis.nios.ac.in) and go to the notifications menu. Next, click on the link for “notification for secondary and senior secondary courses for October session. The NIOS 12th exam date sheet 2025 will be displayed on your screen. Download the NIOS 12th date sheet and refer to it for exam preparation.

What are the NIOS 12th exam dates 2025?

As per the official notification, the NIOS 12th theory exams 2025 shall begin on April 9, 2025, and will conclude on May 19, 2025.

Is the NIOS 12th examination conducted twice a year?

Yes, the board conducts the NIOS class 12 examination twice a year in two sessions. One is the April/May session and the other is the October/November session.

Can I carry the soft copy of my NIOS 12th admit card to the examination centre?

No, as per the NIOS guidelines, candidates must carry the hardcopy or the print out of their NIOS 12th admit card to the examination centre. No soft copies of the same will be allowed or accepted.

What are the timings of the NIOS class 12 examination 2025?

Candidates are advised to check the exam timings for their respective subjects from the NIOS 12th date sheet. The NIOS class 12 date sheet is available on the official NIOS portal.

Will the NIOS 12th examination for the October 2025 session be conducted in the online mode?

No, this year, the board will be conducting the NIOS class 12 examination in the offline mode. The exam will be conducted at the various NIOS authorised AIs (examination centres).

By what time should I reach the examination centre?

Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the NIOS 12th examination.

From where can I get the name and details of my NIOS examination centre?

The name and other details of your respective examination centre will be mentioned on your NIOS 12th admit card 2023.

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