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 UpdateMarch 25:The official NIOS exam date sheet 2026 for the April session is outMarch 25:The NIOS Class 10th exam is set to be conducted from April 10 to May 2026.NIOS 10th Board Exam Highlights 2026Students must keep themselves updated with the important highlights of the NIOS Class 10 examinations 2026 mentioned below:ParticularsDetailsFull Exam NameNational Institute of Open Schooling 10th examinationShort Exam NameNIOS 10th ExamExam Conducting BodyNational Institute of Open SchoolingFrequency of Conducting ExamTwo times a year (April/May and Oct/Nov)Exam LevelMatriculateMode of ApplicationOnlineMode of ExaminationOfflineExam Duration3 HoursNIOS 10th Board Exam 2026 Subject-Wise DatesheetThe National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) released theNIOS 10th date sheet 2026for the April 2026 session on March 25, 2026. Check the complete subject-wise NIOS Class 10 time table 2025 in the table below:DateSubject Name and Subject CodeApril 10, 2026Folk Art/ Sanskrit Sahitya (244/248)April 20, 2026Mathematics (211)April 22, 2026English (202)April 23, 2026Business Studies (215)April 27, 2026Data Entry Operations (229)April 29, 2026Home Science (216)April 30, 2026Social Science (213)May 2, 2026Hindi (201)May 4, 2026Science & Technology (212)May 6, 2026Accountancy (224)NIOS 10th Practical Exam Date 2025 Stream 2The 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.DateSubject NameMarch 17 to March 20, 2026Science & Technology (212)Home Science (216)Carnatic Sangeet (243)Folk Art (244)March 21 to March 24, 2026Painting (225)Maths (211)Hindustani Music (242)Data Entry Operations (229)Natyakala (285)March 25 to March 28, 2026Hand & Foot Care (642)Bakery & Confectionery (256)Certificate in Basic Computing (608)Certificate in Desktop Publishing (613)Certificate in Yoga (614)Indian Sign Language (230)March 29 to April 1, 2026Cutting & Tailoring (605)Dress Making (606)Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612)Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628)Beauty Therapy (640)NIOS 10th Syllabus 2026TheNIOS 10th syllabusfeatures 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 SubjectDownload PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for English SubjectDownload PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for Mathematics Subject(English)Download PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for Mathematics Subject(Hindi)Download PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for Science subjectDownload PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for Social Science Subject(Hindi)Download PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for Social Science(English)Download PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for Home Science(Hindi)Download PDF LinkNIOS Class 10th syllabus for Home Science(English)Download PDF LinkNIOS 10th Admit Card 2025The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will release theNIOS class 10 admit card 2026for 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.inStep 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 2026The 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 patternParticularsDetailsModeOffline (Pen and Paper)Total Marks100 marks (80-85 theory and 15-20 practical)Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions (1 mark)Very Short Answer (2 marks)Short Answer (3-4 marks)Long Answer (5-6 marks)Duration3 hours (2.30 to 5.30 PM)Passing CriteriaMinimum 30% passing marks in both theory and practicalLanguages (e.g., English)Includes 15 marks for Reading, 25 for Writing, 30 for Grammar, and 30 for Literature.MathematicsIncludes Knowledge (25), Understanding (42), Application (10), Skills (8), and Practicals (15)Science/Home ScienceGenerally, high-weightage practicals are included along with theory.NIOS 10th Passing Criteria 2026For 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 2026TheNIOS 10th result 2026for 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.inStep 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 CertificationYou 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 EducationAssam:Assam Higher Secondary Education CouncilBihar:Bihar Intermediate Education CouncilDelhi:Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)Goa:Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary EducationHaryana:Haryana Board of School EducationHimachal Pradesh:HP Board of Secondary EducationJammu & Kashmir:The Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education, New campus, Bemina, Sri Nagar 190010Jharkhand:Jharkhand Academic Council, RanchiMadhya Pradesh:Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, BhopalMaharashtra:Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune.Meghalaya:Meghalaya Board of School Education, Tura-794001Mizoram:Mizoram Board of School Education, Aizwal-796012Nagaland:Nagaland Board of School Education, KohimaOrissa:Board of Secondary Education, and Council of Higher Secondary Education, Bhubaneswar-751013Punjab:Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)Rajasthan:Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer-305001Tripura:Tripura Board of Secondary Education, TripuraUttar Pradesh:UP Board of High School & Intermediate Education, Allahabad - 211001Uttaranchal:Uttaranchal Shiksha Evm Priksha Parished, Ramnagar, NainitalWest Bengal:Government of West Bengal School Education DepartmentNIOS 10th Board 2025: Preparation TipsFor 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.