The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the NIOS 2025 theory exam datesheet for both Class 10th (Secondary) and Class 12th (Senior Secondary) public examinations. The exams are scheduled to take place from October 14, 2025, to November 18, 2025, across various centers in India and abroad. Students can download the official timetable in PDF format from the NIOS website, nios.ac.in.
This is a crucial announcement for all registered students as it marks the beginning of their final preparation for the exams.
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NIOS 2025 Exam Schedule at a Glance
The NIOS theory examinations will be held in a single session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM for centers in India. For overseas centers, the timings will be from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Students are advised to check the dates for their specific subjects carefully as they are spread across the one-month period.
The datesheet outlines the schedule for a wide range of subjects, including core academics and vocational courses. Some key exam dates are:
- Class 10th:
- Sanskrit Literature, Entrepreneurship: October 14, 2025
- Hindi: October 24, 2025
- Mathematics: October 29, 2025
- English: November 11, 2025
- Accountancy, Sanskrit Grammar: November 18, 2025
- Class 12th:
- Early Childhood Education: October 14, 2025
- English: October 31, 2025
- Physics, History, Environmental Science: November 6, 2025
- Mathematics, Veda Adhyayan: November 11, 2025
- Hotel Management, Skill-Based Subjects: November 18, 2025
How to Download the NIOS Datesheet PDF
To get the official and complete timetable, you should download the PDF directly from the NIOS website. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official NIOS website: nios.ac.in or sdmis.nios.ac.in.
- On the homepage, look for the “Examination/Date Sheet” or “Notifications” section.
- Click on the link titled “Datesheet (All India) of Public Exams of Secondary and Sr Secondary courses -Oct/Nov 2025.”
- The NIOS 10th and 12th timetable will open in a new tab as a PDF file.
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference. It is also a good idea to take a printout and mark your exam dates.
Important Information for Students
- Admit Cards: The hall tickets for the theory exams will be released on the NIOS website a few days before the start of the examinations. You must download and carry your admit card to the exam center.
- Practical Exams: The practical exams were conducted earlier, from September 12 to September 27, 2025. Students who have not yet appeared for their practicals should contact their respective Accredited Institutes (AIs) or Regional Centres.
- Result Declaration: The results for the NIOS 2025 public examinations are expected to be declared approximately seven weeks after the last exam date. The results will be published on the official NIOS portal.
With the datesheet now in your hands, it’s time to create a solid study plan. Focus on your revision, practice with previous year’s question papers, and stay calm. Good luck to all the students!