NIOS 10th Application Date:21 Nov' 25 - 20 Dec' 25
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release the NIOS 10th April session practical date sheet in February 2026. The NIOS Class 10 practical exams will be held in April 2026. Students can download the NIOS Class 10 date sheet from the official website, sdmis.nios.ac.in. The institute will release the NIOS Class 10 theory date sheet for the April session in March 2026. The NIOS 10th exams for the April session will be held from April to May 2026. The NIOS 10th exam date sheet 2026 will be announced separately for NIOS Class 10 practical and theory exams.
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The Class 10 NIOS date sheet includes important details such as NIOS exam dates, exam timings, and subjects, helping students plan their preparation strategically. The institute will release the NIOS Class 10 practical exam dates in August 2026. The NIOS 10th practical exams will be held in September 2026. The NIOS Class 10 theory date sheet for the October session will be released in September 2026. The NIOS Class 10 theory exams will be held from October to November 2026. Read further to know the complete Class 10 NIOS board exam schedule 2026.
In the following tables, we have provided the NIOS 10th exam dates for the April 2026 session. The exam dates will be updated as per the date sheet released by the National Institute of Open Schooling. Students must refer to the NIOS 10th syllabus 2026 and start their exam preparations.
| Exam Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
April 2026 | Entrepreneurship |
April 2026 | Bhartiya Darshan, Certificate in Indian Embroidery, Hand and Foot Care |
April 2026 | Folk Art |
April 2026 | Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese, Nepali, Malayalam, Odia, Arabic, Persian, Tamil, Sindhi |
April 2026 | Indian Culture and Heritage |
April 2026 | Psychology |
April 2026 | Mathematics |
April 2026 | Social Science |
April 2026 | Data Entry Operations |
April 2026 | Hindi |
May 2026 | Painting |
May 2026 | English |
May 2026 | Science & Technology |
May 2026 | Home Science |
May 2026 | Urdu, Sanskrit |
May 2026 | Business Studies |
May 2026 | Economics, Indian Sign Language |
May 2026 | Bakery and Confectionery, Cutting and Tailoring, Dress Making, Certificate in Desktop Publishing, Certificate in Yoga, Certificate in Basic Computing(theory), Beauty Culture and Hair Care, Hair Care and Styling |
May 2026 | Accountancy, Sanskrit Vyakaran, Beauty Therapy |
May 2026 | Hindustani Sangeet, Veda Adhyayan, Natyakala |
May 2026 | Carnatic Sangeet, Employability Skills, and Sanskrit Sahitya |
Practical Exam Dates | Practical Subjects |
|---|---|
March 2026 | Science Technology, Home Science, Carnatic Sangeet, Folk Art |
March 2026 | Maths, Hindustani Music, Data Entry Operations, Painting, Natyakala |
March 2026 | Cutting and Tailoring, Dress Making, Beauty culture and care, Certificate in Indian embroidery, Beauty therapy |
March 2026 | Hair care and styling, Hand and foot care, Bakery and confectionery, Certificate in basic computing, Certificate in desktop publishing, Certificate in Yoga, Indian Sign Language |
Students can easily download the NIOS 10th date sheet from the official website of the NIOS by following the steps given below:
The NIOS 10th exam for the March session 2026 will be held from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Students must report to the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the exam begins to complete the verification process and settle into their seats. Late entry may not be permitted, so punctuality is important.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release the Class 10 practical admit card for the October session in September 2026, while the theory admit card will be released in October 2026. Students will be able to download their NIOS admit card 2026 from the official website, nios.ac.in. Carrying the NIOS 10th hall ticket to the examination hall is mandatory. Without it, students will not be allowed entry into the exam centre. Ensure that all details on the hall ticket are accurate, and contact NIOS authorities immediately in case of discrepancies.
Understanding the NIOS syllabus 2026 Class 10 is important for students to identify the marking scheme and main topics for their preparation. The NIOS 10th syllabus remains consistent for both public and on-demand exams. Students should thoroughly study the NIOS Class 10 syllabus and build a study plan accordingly.
The syllabus is divided into two groups:
Group A: Includes language subjects.
Group B: Covers core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
The institute will declare the NIOS Class 10 results for the April 2026 session in June 2026. Students can check their NIOS exam results online by entering their enrollment number on the official website. The NIOS Class 10 result 2026 includes subject-wise marks and the overall pass/fail status. The NIOS Class 10 results are also accessible through the SMS facility for added convenience. The NIOS board will declare the NIOS Class 10 result for the October session in December 2026. It is advised that students retain their enrollment number handy to avoid delays in accessing their results.
The following tables provide the NIOS 10th practical and theory exam dates 2026 for the October session.
| Dates | Secondary |
| September 2026 | Science & Technology (212), Home Science (216), Carnatic Sangeet (243), Folk Art (244) |
| September 2026 | Painting (225), Maths(211), Hindustani Music (242), Data Entry Operations (229), Natyakala (285) |
| September 2026 | Hair Care and Styling (641), Hand & Foot Care (642), Bakery & Confectionery (256), Certificate in Basic Computing (608), Certificate in Desktop Publishing (CDTP) (613), Certificate in Yoga (614), Indian Sign Language (230) |
| September 2026 | Cutting & Tailoring (605), Dress Making (606), Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612), Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628), Beauty Therapy (640) |
| Date | Subject & Code |
| October 2026 | Sanskrit Literature (248), Entrepreneurship (249) |
| October 2026 | Bhartiya Darshan (247) |
| October 2026 | Bengali (203), Marathi (204), Telugu (206), Gujarati (207), Urdu (208), Kannada (209), Punjabi (210), Assamese (232), Odia (233), Malayalam (234), Nepali (235), Arabic (236), Persian (237), Tamil (237), Sindhi (238) |
| October 2026 | Psychology (222) |
| October 2026 | Hindi (201) |
| October 2026 | Employability Skills (250) |
| October 2026 | Data Entry Operations (IT) (229) |
| October 2026 | Mathematics (211) |
| October 2026 | Business Studies (215) |
| November 2026 | Social Science (213) |
| November 2026 | Economics (214), Veda Adhyayan (245) |
| November 2026 | Science & Technology (212) |
| November 2026 | Folk Art (244) |
| November 2026 | Urdu (206), Sanskrit (209), Indian Sign Language (240), Bodh Darshan (241) |
| November 2026 | English (202) |
| November 2026 | Bakery & Confectionery (605), Food Production (606), Food & Beverage (607), Housekeeping (608), Beauty & Health Care (612) |
| November 2026 | Home Science |
| November 2026 | Hindustani Sangeet, Natyakala |
| November 2026 | Indian Culture and Heritage, Carnatic Sangeet |
| November 2026 | Accountancy, Sanskrit Vyakaran |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIOS designs the Class 10 date sheet carefully to avoid any clashes. However, if you find two exam dates clashing, immediately contact NIOS officials to resolve the issue.
The NIOS Class 10 public exams for the March 2026 session will be held from April to May 2026.
NIOS ODEs are held throughout the year excluding the following months as these months are allotted for public exams.
To pass the NIOS 10th exams 2026, students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject. This includes both theory and practical components where applicable.
On Question asked by student community
I will be providing the NIOS Board Class 10 TMA April 2026 exam questions through the Careers360 link. These question papers will help you practice thoroughly, get familiar with the types of questions asked, and understand the marking scheme. Using these papers, you can identify important topics, improve time management, and prepare effectively for the NIOS exams.
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The NIOS theory exams for October 2025 held from October 14, 2025 and continue till November 18, 2025.
Practical exams held earlier, between 12 September and 27 September 2025.
The detailed theory exam date sheet has released by NIOS in early October 2025.
Students should regularly check the official NIOS website (nios.ac.in) for updates and admit cards.
Both Class 10 and 12 students will follow a subject-wise schedule during this period.
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If you're looking for the NIOS Class 10 Painting sample paper from Jan–Feb 2021, you can download it directly here: NIOS Painting Sample Paper
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The NIOS result for 10th class will be declared around 3rd week of June 2025.
Students can check their result on official website of NIOS by entering their roll number and enrollment number.
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Yes, you can appear for NIOS in 2025 and still be eligible for BITSAT and JEE Mains, provided you meet the age and academic criteria. Ensure you study the required subjects and score well. Both exams accept NIOS qualifications, so focus on achieving high marks to enhance your chances of securing a seat in prestigious institutions. Check the official guidelines for any specific eligibility updates.
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