NIOS Practical Exam Date 2026: Class 10 & 12 Datesheet Released
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NIOS Practical Exam Date 2026: Class 10 & 12 Datesheet
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the Practical Examination Schedule 2026 for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) learners for the September–October 2026 Public Examination.
According to NIOS Notification 57/2026 dated 31 August 2026, the practical examinations are scheduled to be conducted from 14 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 at identified AI/Practical Examination Centres for learners across India and overseas.
Students appearing for the NIOS September–October 2026 examination session should carefully check the subject-wise practical examination dates and follow the instructions issued by NIOS and their respective examination centre.
NIOS Practical Exam Date 2026
The NIOS practical examinations for Secondary and Senior Secondary courses will be conducted according to the following schedule:
| Practical Exam Dates | Examination Schedule |
|---|---|
| 14 September to 17 September 2026 | First practical examination group |
| 18 September to 21 September 2026 | Second practical examination group |
| 22 September to 25 September 2026 | Third practical examination group |
| 26 September to 29 September 2026 | Fourth practical examination group |
The exact date for each subject depends on the subject-wise schedule and the examination centre.
NIOS Class 10 Practical Exam 2026
Students enrolled in NIOS Secondary (Class 10) should check the practical datesheet carefully for their subjects.
The September–October 2026 datesheet includes subjects such as Science, Home Science, Painting, Mathematics, Physical Education, Data Entry Operations, Computer Applications, Web Development, Indian Sign Language and other subjects listed in the official schedule.
Students should confirm their subject and practical examination date before visiting the examination centre.
NIOS Class 12 Practical Exam 2026
Students appearing for NIOS Senior Secondary (Class 12) practical examinations should also check the subject-wise datesheet.
The schedule includes practical subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science, Home Science, Painting, Physical Education, Mass Communication, Data Entry Operations, Library and Information Science and several vocational subjects.
NIOS Practical Exam 2026: Important Instructions
Students appearing for the practical examination should keep the following points in mind:
- Check your practical examination date carefully according to your subject.
- Download your NIOS Practical Examination Hall Ticket when it becomes available.
- Report to the allotted practical examination centre on time.
- Carry the required documents and examination materials specified by your centre.
- Follow the instructions given by the Examination Centre Superintendent.
- Practical examinations will be conducted at identified AI/Practical Examination Centres.
- Students should regularly check the official NIOS website and portal for the latest updates.
- If there is any change or centre-specific instruction, follow the latest information issued by NIOS.
According to the official notification, the Hall Tickets for the Practical Examinations will be made available on the NIOS Portal before the commencement of the practical examinations.
NIOS Practical Exam Centre
Practical examinations are conducted at identified NIOS Accredited Institutions/Practical Examination Centres.
The examination centre may provide additional instructions regarding reporting time, batches and the conduct of the practical examination. Students should therefore contact their respective centre if they need clarification about their practical examination schedule.
NIOS also states in its learner FAQs that practical examinations are generally held at the respective AI where the learner is enrolled, although the examination may be shifted to another nearby AI or institution in certain circumstances.
NIOS Practical Exam Datesheet 2026
The official practical datesheet provides the subject-wise schedule for Secondary and Senior Secondary learners.
The datesheet attached to Notification 57/2026 covers the practical examination period from 14 September 2026 to 29 September 2026.
Students should use the official datesheet to identify their subject, examination date and relevant instructions rather than relying only on unofficial social media posts or third-party websites.
What Should Students Do Before the NIOS Practical Exam?
Before appearing for the practical examination, students should:
- Check the official practical datesheet.
- Confirm their examination centre.
- Download the Hall Ticket when available.
- Check the reporting time provided by the centre.
- Prepare practical records/files wherever applicable.
- Carry the required identification and examination documents.
- Reach the examination centre before the reporting time.
- Follow all instructions given by the practical examination centre.
NIOS Practical Exam 2026: Latest Update
The NIOS Regional Centre notice board lists Notification 57/2026 dated 31 August 2026 regarding the Practical Schedule for the September–October 2026 Public Examinations.
The NIOS student portal also currently displays a notification regarding practical examinations for the October 2026 session.
Students are advised to check the official NIOS website and student portal regularly for any further updates regarding hall tickets, examination centres and practical examination instructions.
Final Words
The NIOS Practical Exam 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 learners is scheduled from 14 September to 29 September 2026. Students should carefully check the official subject-wise datesheet and contact their respective examination centre for centre-specific information.
Keep checking Vihaan Academy for the latest NIOS examination updates, datesheets, admission information, results and study-related notifications.
Official NIOS updates should always be treated as the final source of examination information.
