NIOS 12th Exam Date 2026: Check NIOS Class 12 practical and theory date sheet
NIOS Class 12 Exam 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the dates for NIOS class 12 theory exams for the April/May session in online mode on March 25, 2026.
NIOS 12th Date Sheet 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the NIOS 12th theory and practical exam dates 2026 for the October/November session exams on its official website - nios.ac.in. As per the given dates, the NIOS Class 12 theory exam 2026 is scheduled to be held from April 10, 2026, to May 6, 2026, for the April/May session. The NIOS institute issued the NIOS class 12 exam dates 2026 for practical exams of the April/May session on February 20, 2026. As per the given schedule, the NIOS 12th practical exams are to be held from March 17, 2026, to April 1, 2026.
Candidates appearing for the NIOS class 12 exams 2026 can check and 2026. Read 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 20, 2026. The examination conducting body releases the NIOS Class 12 admit cards for practical and theory exams separately.
Candidates must carry their NIOS 12th hall ticket 2026 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 2026 - April session
Candidates appearing for the NIOS 12th examination 2026 for the April-May session can check the practical exam dates below:
| Dates | Subjects |
| 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 & Maintenance (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) |
NIOS 12th Theory Exam Timetable 2026 - April/May Session
Students appearing for the NIOS 12th exams 2026 for the April/May session can check the subject-wise schedule in the table below:
| Dates | Subjects |
| April 10, 2026 |
Sanskrit Vyakaran Early Childhood Care and Education Inventory Management (378) Basics of Transportation |
| April 11, 2026 |
Urdu, Sanskrit Sahitya (348) Krishi: Production, Processing & Making (383) |
| April 13, 2026 |
Geography (316) Transportation & Warehouse Management Natyakala (385) Indian Sign Language (382) |
| April 16, 2026 |
Biology (314) Accountancy (320) Introduction to Law (338) Military History (375) |
| April 17, 2026 |
Hindi (301) Employability Skills & Entrepreneurship (350) |
| April 18, 2026 |
Physics (312) History (315) Environmental Science (333) Library and Information Science (339) |
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April 20, 2026 (May 7, 2026, only for Karnataka) |
Home Science (321) |
| April 21, 2026 |
Chemistry (313) Political Science (317) Mass communication (335) Military Studies (374) |
| April 22, 2026 | Psychology (328) |
| April 23, 2026 |
Sanskrit (309) Gender Studies (340) |
| April 24, 2026 |
Economics (318) Bodh Darshan (381) |
| April 25, 2026 | Mathematics (311) |
| April 27, 2026 |
Bharatiya Darshan (347) Entrepreneurship (349) |
| April 28, 2026 | English (302) |
| April 29, 2026 | Business Studies (319) |
| April 30, 2026 |
Computer Science (330) Sociology (331) Tourism (337) Physical Education (373) |
| May 2, 2026 |
Bengali Gujarati Punjabi Malayalam Odiya Arabic Persian Tamil Sindhi |
| May 4, 2026 |
Data Entry Operations (Th) (336) Veda Adhyayan (345) |
| May 5, 2026 | Painting (332) |
| May 6, 2026 |
Housekeeping (356) Catering Management Food Processing (358) Hotel Front Office Operations Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363) Web Designing & Development (Th.) (622) Computer and Office Applications (631) Data Entry Operations (632) Web Development (660) CRM Domestic Voice (661) Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance (663) Yog Assistant (667) |
NIOS 12th Exam 2026 Official Website
NIOS 12th Exam Dates 2026 - Steps to download
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 for October session from October 14, 2025 to November 18, 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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