• Updated on 9 Oct, 2026 by Tiyasa Khanra
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NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for the October session has been released on October 9, 2026, with Senior Secondary theory examinations scheduled from October 22 to December 5, 2026. The NIOS Class 12 October 2026 examination schedule covers academic and vocational subjects, including English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics and Computer Science. Most theory examinations are scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, although some subjects have shorter durations. The practical examinations were scheduled from September 14 to September 29, 2026. NIOS Class 12 registration last date was July 31, 2026, with the standard fee, and September 15, 2026, with a late fee of INR 150. The results will be made available in January 2027.
NIOS 12 Exam Dates 2026
NIOS 12 exam dates 2026 for theory are from October 22 to December 7, 2026. Practical exams for Class 12 have already been conducted from September 14 to September 29, 2026. The result date is tentative and will depend on the official announcement from NIOS.
NIOS Class 12 Datesheet 2026 October for Theory Examinations
NIOS Class 12 theory examinations will begin on October 22, 2026, with Sanskrit Vyakaran (346), Basics of Transportation (379), and Bodh Darshan (381). The schedule includes academic and vocational subjects, with examinations continuing through December 5, 2026. Most NIOS Class 12 exam 2026 papers are scheduled for the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, while selected vocational papers have shorter durations. Students should match each subject code with their registered subjects before checking the timetable. The NIOS October 2026 Theory Examination date sheet is provided below:
NIOS Class 12 Datesheet 2026 October for Practical Examinations
NIOS Class 12 practical examinations were scheduled from September 14 to September 29, 2026. The practical schedule included academic subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Home Science, Computer Science, and Painting, alongside vocational subjects. The official dates for the practical exams have been provided below.
NIOS Class 12 Datesheet 2026 FAQs
When was the NIOS Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 released for the October session?
The NIOS Class 12 theory date sheet for the October–November 2026 session was officially released on October 9, 2026, through Notification No. 63/2026.
What is the NIOS Class 12 exam date 2026 for the October session?
The NIOS Class 12 theory examinations begin on October 22, 2026, and conclude on December 5, 2026.
What are the NIOS Class 12 practical exam dates for 2026?
The practical examinations were scheduled from September 14 to September 29, 2026, across different academic and vocational subjects.
What is the NIOS Class 12 exam timing for October 2026?
Most theory examinations are scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Some subjects, including Painting and selected vocational papers, have shorter examination durations.
When will the NIOS Class 12 result 2026 for the October session be declared?
The result is expected in January 2027, although NIOS has not confirmed the exact declaration date. The result will be available through the official NIOS website once announced.