NIOS Releases Date Sheet for 10th and 12th Exams for September/October 2025

NIOS Exam Date Sheet Announcement

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has published the timetable for the 10th and 12th-grade examinations scheduled for the September/October 2025 session. This timetable is available in PDF format on the official NIOS website, sdmis.nios.ac.in. Students can download the date sheet by visiting the website or using the direct link provided here.

Exam Schedule Details

Theory Exams Schedule
NIOS will commence the theory examinations for Classes 10 and 12 on October 14, 2025, concluding on November 18, 2025. The first examination for Class 10 will focus on Early Childhood Care and Education, while Class 12 will begin with Sanskrit Literature/Entrepreneurship. The final secondary exams will cover subjects such as Housekeeping, Catering Management, Food Processing, Hotel Reception Office Operations, Fruit and Vegetable Preservation, Web Designing and Development (Theory), Computer and Office Operations, Certificate in Data Entry Operations, Web Development, CRM Domestic Voice, Computer Hardware Assembly and Maintenance, Yoga Assistant, and the concluding 12th exam will be for Accounting and Sanskrit Grammar. A detailed timetable by subject and date is illustrated in the images below.

NIOS 10th and 12th Date Sheet 2025

Exam Timing Information

Exam Timing
The theory exams for NIOS Classes 10 and 12 will take place in a single shift, scheduled from 2:30 PM to either 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM. Students will have 2 hours for some papers, while others will allow 3 hours for completion.
Admit Card Release Information

Upcoming Admit Card Availability
Students who are set to take the exams will soon be able to download their admit cards. These will be made available online on the official website, and students should note that admit cards will not be distributed offline.

How to Download the Admit Card

Steps to Access Your Admit Card
To obtain your admit card, follow these steps:
1. Visit the official website.
2. Navigate to sdmis.nios.ac.in on the homepage.
3. Click on the Exams & Results section, then select the Hall Ticket October/November 2024 link under the Examination category.
4. Enter your enrollment number on the new page and click Submit.
5. Your admit card will appear on the screen, ready for download.