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The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the NIOS practical examination date for the October 2026 session for both Secondary and Senior Secondary courses on September 6, 2026. The NIOS practical exams for the October 2026 session are being conducted from September 14 to September 29, 2026, across designated accredited institutions or examination centres for both All India and Overseas learners.
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The NIOS practical date sheet 2026 PDF is available on the official website at sdmis.nios.ac.in. The NIOS practical hall tickets 2026 (Class 10th and 12th) for the April session were released on March 9, 2026. Students are advised to download their NIOS hall tickets, which will be available on the official website soon.
Students can find the NIOS practical exam dates for Classes 10th and 12th in the tables provided below. The official NIOS exam dates for the practical are uploaded below:
| Dates | Secondary |
|---|---|
| September 14 to September 17, 2026 | Science & Technology (212), Home Science (216), Carnatic Sangeet (243), Folk Art (244), Physical Education (273) |
| September 18 to September 21, 2026 | Painting (225), Maths(211), Hindustani Music (242), Data Entry Operations (229), Natyakala (285) |
| September 22 to September 25, 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 26 to September 29, 2026 | Cutting & Tailoring (605), Dress Making (606), Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612), Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628), Beauty Therapy (640) |
| Dates | Sr, Secondary |
|---|---|
| September 14 to September 17, 2026 | Home Science (321), Biology (314), Geography(316), Painting(332), Computer Science(330), Mass Communication(335), Early Childhood Care and Education (376), Entrepreneurship (349) |
| September 18 to September 21, 2026 | Chemistry(313), Physics (312), Environmental Science (333), Physical Education(373), Data Entry Operations(336), Library and Information Science (339), Natyakala (385), Krishi: Production, Processing and Marketing (383) |
| September 22 to September 25, 2026 | 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 & Maintenance (663), Yog Assistant (667) |
| September 26 to September 29, 2026 | Housekeeping (356), Catering Management (357), Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations (360), Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363), Web Designing & Development (622), Indian Sign Language (382) |
Students enrolled in the NIOS October 2026 session for Class 10 and Class 12 can download the official NIOS practical exam date sheet from the NIOS portal. Follow the steps given below to know the process:
Go to the NIOS official portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in.
On the homepage, go to the ‘Important Links’ tab and click on the ‘Notifications’ button.
Now, click on the link that says, ‘Datesheet - Practical Exams of Secondary and Sr. Secondary courses for September/October 2026’.
Once the NIOS practical exam dates 2026 PDF opens in a new window, click on the download icon.
Students may also take a printout of the NIOS practical exam date sheet 2026 PDF, October session, for quick access.
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The NIOS October 2026 practical exams are conducted at designated exam centres identified by NIOS for both Indian and overseas students. The superintendents of these centres will be responsible for:
Conducting the exams as per NIOS norms
Coordinating with the regional centres
Ensuring the presence and cooperation of external/internal examiners
Uploading data accurately and on time
Practical exams are conducted as per the schedule provided above. Since students test in small batches, they must contact their AI superintendent or coordinator before the commencement of the exams to confirm their specific exam dates and assigned batch.
Download the NIOS Class 10 practical hall ticket/NIOS 12th practical hall ticket once available. It is mandatory to carry the same on the day of the exam.
Reach the exam centre on time, preferably 30 minutes before the reporting time.
Bring your NIOS Identity Card, NIOS hall ticket, and any required materials (lab journals, project files, etc.).
Clarify your doubts with tutors beforehand regarding the format of your practical.
Practice oral presentations and experiments for science-based subjects.
Follow all instructions and maintain discipline at the exam centre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NIOS practical exams for Classes 10 and 12 are being conducted from September 14 to September 29, 2026.
Students can visit the official website at sdmis.nios.ac.in to access and download the NIOS practical exam dates.
On Question asked by student community
Hi Saurabh
For the NIOS Class 12 Hindi Question Paper 2025, you can check the Careers360 NIOS question paper page, where subject-wise Class 12 previous-year papers are available. Click on the link given below:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/nios/nios-question-papers
Dear Student,
NIOS October-November examination results are generally declared after the examination process and evaluation are completed. For admission to the next level, your should check the result declaration and the admission schedule of the institution or course you want to join. Exact dates vary by session.
A student who passed Class 12 in 2025 but did not meet the required percentage for NEET can consider improving the qualifying subjects through NIOS. If the student subsequently satisfies all NEET 2027 eligibility requirements, including the required PCB marks and other conditions specified in the 2027 information bulletin, they
Hello Dear Student,
Yes, if you pass Class 12 afresh with 5 subjects through the
National Institute of Open Schooling
(NIOS) in 2027, your official passing year on the new marksheet becomes 2027. This makes you fully eligible for the
IIIT Hyderabad
UGEE 2027 exam
, as IIIT-H accepts passing
Hello Dear Student,
You can find, check and get more information here:
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