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 October 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 October/November session exams on its official website - nios.ac.in. As per the given dates, the NIOS class 12 practical exams are scheduled from September 12 to September 27, 2025, and the NIOS senior secondary theory exams will be held between October 14 to November 18, 2025.
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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 August 26, 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 - October session
Candidates appearing for the NIOS 12th examination 2025 for October - November session can check the practical exam dates below:
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Dates |
Subjects (Sr. Secondary) |
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September 12 to September 15, 2025 |
Home Science (321) Biology (314) Geography (316) Painting (332) Computer Science (330) Mass Communication (335) Early Childhood Care and Education (376) |
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September 16 to September 19, 2025 |
Chemistry (313) Physics (312) Environmental Science (333) Physical Education and Yog (373) Data Entry Operations (336) Library and Information Science (339) Natyakala (385) |
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September 20 to September 23, 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) |
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September 24 to September 27, 2025 |
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 2025 - October session
Students appearing for the NIOS 12th exams 2025 for the October/November session can check the subject-wise schedule in the table below:
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NIOS 12th Theory Exam Dates |
Class 12 subjects |
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October 14, 2025 |
Early Childhood Care and Education (376) |
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October 15, 2025 |
Psychology (328)
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October 16, 2025 |
Geography (316) |
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October 17, 2025 |
Sanskrit (309) |
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October 24, 2025 |
Bengali (303) Tamil (304) Odia (305) Gujarati (307) Punjabi (310) Arabic (341) Persian (342) Malayalam (343) Sindhi (344) Bhoti Language (380) |
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October 25, 2025 |
Gender Studies (340) |
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October 29, 2025 |
Chemistry (313) Political Science (317) Mass communication (335) Military Studies (374) |
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October 30, 2025 |
Home Science (321) |
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October 31, 2025 |
English (302) |
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November 3, 2025 |
Computer Science (330) Sociology (331) Tourism (337) Physical Education (373) |
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November 4, 2025 |
Hindi (301) |
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November 6, 2025 |
Physics (312) Painting (225) History (315) Environmental Science (333) |
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November 7, 2025 |
Data Entry Operations (Th) (336) |
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November 10, 2025 |
Biology (314) Accountancy (320) Introduction to Law (338) Military History (375) |
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November 11, 2025 |
Mathematics (311) Veda Adhyayan (345) |
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November 12, 2025 |
Painting (332) |
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November 13, 2025 |
Business Studies (319) Sanskrit Sahitya (348) |
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November 14, 2025 |
Urdu (306) Bharatiya Darshan (347) Natyakala (385) |
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November 17, 2025 |
Economics (318) Bodh Darshan (381) |
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November 18, 2025 |
House Keeping (356) Catering Management (357) Food Processing (358) Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363) Web Development (660) Yog Assistant (667) |
NIOS 12th Exam 2025 Official Website
NIOS Class 12 Theory Exam Dates 2025 for October session
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NIOS 12th Exam Dates 2025 - 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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