The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has published the timetable for the October-November 2026 Public Examinations for Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary). Students scheduled to appear for the exams can access the date sheet through the official website to check their respective subject-wise examination dates and timings and organise their revision schedule accordingly.

As per the announced schedule, the NIOS theory examinations for both classes will begin on October 22, 2026. The examinations will continue until December 2026. The last theory examination for NIOS Class 12 students is scheduled for December 5, 2026, while the Class 10 examinations will conclude on December 7, 2026.
The date sheet provides important information about the examination schedule, including the dates assigned to individual subjects and the examination timings. Students are advised to review the timetable carefully and verify the dates of all the subjects they have selected.
| Particulars | Details |
| Board | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
| Examination | October-November Public Examinations 2026 |
| Classes | Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) |
| Exam commencement date | October 22, 2026 |
| Class 12 last examination | December 5, 2026 |
| Class 10 last examination | December 7, 2026 |
| Examination mode | Theory examinations |
| Official website | nios.ac.in |
Students can follow these steps to download the official NIOS October-November examination timetable:
1. Visit the official NIOS website at nios.ac.in.
2. Find the notification or examination section on the homepage.
3. Look for the link titled Date Sheet for October-November 2026 Public Examinations.
4. Select the relevant date sheet for Secondary or Senior Secondary examinations, if separate links are provided.
5. Open the timetable PDF and check the subject-wise examination dates and timings.
6. Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.
After downloading the date sheet, candidates should check the examination schedule against the subjects registered for the October-November session. Students should note the dates and timings of each paper to avoid confusion during the examination period.
Candidates are also advised to begin revision according to the available preparation time for each subject. Completing the syllabus, practising previous question papers and revising important topics can help students prepare effectively.
Students should regularly visit the official NIOS website for any further notifications or changes to the timetable. They must also check their examination-related instructions and hall ticket details before appearing for the examinations.
The release of the NIOS Date Sheet 2026 gives Class 10 and Class 12 learners a clear timeline for their theory examinations. Candidates should download the official timetable and use it to organise their revision and examination preparation.