NIOS Date Sheet October 2026 for Class 10 and 12 Not Out Yet: Theory Exams Expected in October-November
Published 2 Oct 20262 min read21 Views
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has not yet released the theory date sheet for its October 2026 public examination for Classes 10 and 12. NIOS is expected to publish it on sdmis.nios.ac.in, and the theory exams are expected in October and November 2026. Practical exams for the session are already scheduled.
NIOS October 2026 Exam: Key Facts
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
| Classes | Class 10 and Class 12 |
| Theory date sheet | Not released |
| Theory exams | Expected October-November 2026 |
| Practical exams | 14 to 29 September 2026 [VERIFY] |
| Where it will appear | sdmis.nios.ac.in |
| Format | Expected as a single PDF for both classes [VERIFY] |
Has the NIOS Date Sheet Been Released?
No. As of 3 October 2026, NIOS has not published the October 2026 theory date sheet. Students should not treat any unofficially circulated exam schedule as final. No official release date has been announced.
When Might the Theory Exams Begin?
NIOS has not confirmed dates. For reference, the 2025 theory exams began on 14 October and ended on 18 November. The 2026 schedule may follow a similar pattern, but this is only an estimate.
Practical Exams
NIOS has already scheduled practical exams for the October 2026 session. Reports give 14 to 29 September 2026 as the window. One publisher lists a shorter window for Class 12 (14 to 19 September) [VERIFY]. Students should confirm with their study centre.
How to Check the NIOS Date Sheet
Once NIOS publishes the date sheet, students can follow these steps. [VERIFY on the official portal]
- Visit sdmis.nios.ac.in.
- Open the examination or notification section.
- Click the October public examination date sheet link.
- Download and save the PDF.
Exam Timing and Attempts
- The source says theory papers run from 2:15 pm to 5:30 pm, including 15 minutes to read the question paper [VERIFY]. Some subjects may differ.
- The source says candidates can attempt NIOS exams a maximum of nine times during an admission period [VERIFY].
What Students Should Do Now
- Check sdmis.nios.ac.in and your study centre for notices.
- Do not rely on unofficial timetables shared on social media.
- Keep your enrolment details and study centre contact ready for the admit card stage.