NIOS date sheet 2026 released for Class 10, 12 October-November exams; check complete timetable here

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the date sheet for the October-November 2026 public examinations for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) students. According to the schedule, theory examinations for both classes will begin on October 22, 2026, with the examinations scheduled to continue until December.The last examination for NIOS Class 10 students is scheduled for December 7, while the Class 12 theory examinations will conclude on December 5. The timetable specifies subject-wise examination dates and timings to help candidates plan their preparation.Students can check the examination schedule on the official NIOS website, sdmis.nios.ac.in. Candidates should check the dates and timings against their respective subjects and refer to the official notification for any instructions applicable to their examination centre or regional centre.NIOS date sheet 2026: Steps to downloadCandidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the NIOS Class 10th, 12th datesheet 2026 from the official website:Visit the official NIOS website at sdmis.nios.ac.in.Navigate to the examination or notifications section.Look for the notification titled “Notification and Datesheet for Exams of Secondary and Senior Secondary courses to be held in Oct./Nov. 2026”.Open the notification and access the date sheet.Check the examination dates, subject codes and timings applicable to your course.Download the timetable and save a copy for future reference.Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the NIOS Class 10th and 12th date sheet 2026.NIOS Class 10, 12 exams 2026: What should students check?After downloading the date sheet, candidates should verify the dates against the subjects they have selected for the examination. They should pay particular attention to examination timings, paper duration and any instructions issued for their regional centre.Students should use the published timetable to prepare a revision plan and keep track of upcoming papers. They should also check the official NIOS website regularly for any subsequent notification or change to the examination schedule.The official date sheet and examination notification should be treated as the final reference for subject-wise dates, timings and centre-specific instructions.Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.