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The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the official datesheet 2026 for the April-May session, and the NIOS Class 10th theory exam 2026 will be conducted from April 10 to May 6, 2026. The exams will be conducted for three hours, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, at all examination centres, except for vocational subjects.
Moreover, the NIOS practical exam for Class 10th is being conducted from March 17 to April 1, 2026. The NIOS is expected to release the admit card anytime soon in the last week of March 2026.
Latest Update
- March 25: The official NIOS exam date sheet 2026 for the April session is out
- March 25: The NIOS Class 10th exam is set to be conducted from April 10 to May 2026.
NIOS 10th Board Exam Highlights 2026
Students must keep themselves updated with the important highlights of the NIOS Class 10 examinations 2026 mentioned below:
Particulars | Details |
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Full Exam Name | National Institute of Open Schooling 10th examination |
Short Exam Name | NIOS 10th Exam |
Exam Conducting Body | National Institute of Open Schooling |
Frequency of Conducting Exam | Two times a year (April/May and Oct/Nov) |
Exam Level | Matriculate |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Examination | Offline |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
NIOS 10th Board Exam 2026 Subject-Wise Datesheet
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released the NIOS 10th date sheet 2026 for the April 2026 session on March 25, 2026. Check the complete subject-wise NIOS Class 10 time table 2025 in the table below:
Date | Subject Name and Subject Code |
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April 10, 2026 | Folk Art/ Sanskrit Sahitya (244/248) |
April 20, 2026 | Mathematics (211) |
April 22, 2026 | English (202) |
April 23, 2026 | Business Studies (215) |
April 27, 2026 | Data Entry Operations (229) |
April 29, 2026 | Home Science (216) |
April 30, 2026 | Social Science (213) |
May 2, 2026 | Hindi (201) |
May 4, 2026 | Science & Technology (212) |
May 6, 2026 | Accountancy (224) |
NIOS 10th Practical Exam Date 2025 Stream 2
The NIOS 10th practical exam timetable 2025 for stream 2 was released online on August 26, 2025. Check the NIOS 10th practical exam dates 2026 below.
Date | Subject Name |
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March 17 to March 20, 2026 |
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March 21 to March 24, 2026 |
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March 25 to March 28, 2026 |
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March 29 to April 1, 2026 |
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NIOS 10th Syllabus 2026
The NIOS 10th syllabus features a streamlined, bifurcated structure designed to reduce academic pressure while enhancing core subject mastery. You can check the table given below for the subject-wise syllabus PDF to download.
Name of the Subject | Download PDF Link |
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NIOS Class 10th syllabus for English Subject | |
NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Mathematics Subject(English) | |
NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Mathematics Subject(Hindi) | |
NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Science subject | |
NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Social Science Subject(Hindi) | |
NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Social Science(English) | |
NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Home Science(Hindi) | |
NIOS Class 10th syllabus for Home Science(English) |
NIOS 10th Admit Card 2025
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release the NIOS class 10 admit card 2026 for the April 2026 session in March 2026, tentatively. You can download the admit card by following the procedure given below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of NIOS: nios.ac.in
- Step 2: On the homepage, click on the Exams & Results, and a drop-down menu will open on your screen.
- Step 3: Now, click on the Examination open, and a few options will appear.
- Step 4: Click on the option called “Theory Hall Ticket (Public Exam Oct/Nov 2025)
- Step 5: On the new page, enter Enrollment No. and then click submit to get the hall ticket.
NIOS 10th Exam Pattern 2026
The NIOS 10th exam 2026 focuses on a 100-mark total per subject, combining theory plus practical/internal. The exam will be held from April 10 to May 6, 2026. You can check the table below to get an overview of the o exam pattern
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
Total Marks | 100 marks (80-85 theory and 15-20 practical) |
Question Type |
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Duration | 3 hours (2.30 to 5.30 PM) |
Passing Criteria | Minimum 30% passing marks in both theory and practical |
Languages (e.g., English) | Includes 15 marks for Reading, 25 for Writing, 30 for Grammar, and 30 for Literature. |
Mathematics | Includes Knowledge (25), Understanding (42), Application (10), Skills (8), and Practicals (15) |
Science/Home Science | Generally, high-weightage practicals are included along with theory. |
NIOS 10th Passing Criteria 2026
For the 2026 session, NIOS has introduced more Competency-Based Questions to align with the National Education Policy (NEP).
- Competency-Based Questions: 40% (Application and case-study based).
- Objective/MCQs: 20-30% (Direct one-mark questions).
- Descriptive: Short and long-answer questions.
- Passing Criteria: Unlike Class 12, Class 10 students need a cumulative 33% to pass. This means your marks from Theory + Practical + TMA are added together to hit the passing threshold.
NIOS 10th Result 2026
The NIOS 10th result 2026 for the April 2026 session is expected to be released in June 2026. The students who appeared for the exam can check their NIOS results 10th class 2026 from the official website of NIOS, at results.nios.ac.in/ by providing their respective enrollment numbers. Follow the steps below to check and download the NIOS 10th public exam result for the April 2026 session:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of NIOS: nios.ac.in
- Step 2: On the homepage, click on the result link.
- Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page.
- Step 4: Provide your enrollment number and captcha code and submit them.
- Step 5: NIOS Class 10 result 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 6: Download and secure it for future use.
List of Boards Recognised by NIOS Exam and Certification
You can check the list of 21 boards recognised by the NIOS exam and certification given below.
- Andhra Pradesh: Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education
- Assam: Assam Higher Secondary Education Council
- Bihar: Bihar Intermediate Education Council
- Delhi: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
- Goa: Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Haryana: Haryana Board of School Education
- Himachal Pradesh: HP Board of Secondary Education
- Jammu & Kashmir: The Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education, New campus, Bemina, Sri Nagar 190010
- Jharkhand: Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi
- Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal
- Maharashtra: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune.
- Meghalaya: Meghalaya Board of School Education, Tura-794001
- Mizoram: Mizoram Board of School Education, Aizwal-796012
- Nagaland: Nagaland Board of School Education, Kohima
- Orissa: Board of Secondary Education, and Council of Higher Secondary Education, Bhubaneswar-751013
- Punjab: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
- Rajasthan: Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer-305001
- Tripura: Tripura Board of Secondary Education, Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh: UP Board of High School & Intermediate Education, Allahabad - 211001
- Uttaranchal: Uttaranchal Shiksha Evm Priksha Parished, Ramnagar, Nainital
- West Bengal: Government of West Bengal School Education Department
NIOS 10th Board 2025: Preparation Tips
For the open school students, it is quite important to maintain a proper study plan due to the lack of regular classes. The preparation tips will help them perform well in the exam. Here are some tips to prepare for the NIOS 10th Exam 2025:
- First and foremost, make an effective study plan and follow it dedicatedly. Devote more time to the subjects you are weak in. A minimum of 7-8 hours must be allocated to study.
- Know your NIOS 10th syllabus very well as this will enable you to bifurcate the syllabus into two groups and accordingly organize your study plan better.
- To prepare well for the NIOS 10th exam, you must ensure that you have all the necessary textbooks and reference books.
- After completing your NIOS 10th syllabus, ensure to practice the sample papers and NIOS previous year's question papers regularly within the allocated time. This will boost your confidence level.
FAQs
NIOS exam has the same difficulty level as any other state board exam. With proper determination and a perfect study plan, the students can generally score a good percentage in the board exam. You can also take the help of the previous year's question papers uploaded on the NIOS portal to score good marks.
NIOS mark sheet and all certificates related to the results are issued and dispatched after 25 days of the result declaration. The students will receive the mark sheet and certificates at the address mentioned at admission.
The NIOS board authorities conduct the exams two times in one academic year. The first exam cycle is conducted in March or April, and the next is conducted in October and November.
For the April session, NIOS 10th practical exams were conducted from 16th to 31st March 2023, and theory examinations were conducted from April 6 to May 8, 2023. For the October session, the date sheet is not yet available by the NIOS authorities, and it can be revealed in September 2023.
No, the students for the secondary examination cannot request the revaluation of the result. The revaluation of the result is only reserved for senior secondary students, who can do so by visiting the official website of NIOS and filling out the revaluation form.
NIOS was created to make open schooling more flexible for students with different goals. The board provides inclusive education, which is also self-paced. Students having a hard time with CBSE and ICSE can opt for NIOS, which can help them work on competitive exams and other things they cannot normally do in school.
There is a proper admission cycle that NIOS follows, but they have also introduced a system of on-demand examination. Under the on-demand examination system, admission is open throughout the year, and the students can take the exam whenever they're ready by walking into an examination center.
The students must have attained the age of 14 years and must have passed class 8th to apply for NIOS secondary exam. The students must present their birth certificates or other identification proofs to complete the registration.
The registration form for NIOS secondary exam is available on the official website of the NIOS portal. Students can register for the secondary exam according to the cycle they want to appear in by visiting the official website.
The Indian Government recognizes NIOS, and you will not be denied admission with a NIOS mark sheet. Students who have opted for secondary education through NIOS can apply for senior secondary education in CBSE and even ICSE board.
