NIOS Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026
NIOS Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026 was released on March 26, 2026 . The exams are scheduled from April 10, 2026 to May 6, 2026 and cover languages, sciences, commerce, arts and vocational papers.
NIOS Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026 — Key dates
The full timetable is available on the official NIOS website (nios.ac.in) and as a downloadable PDF. The exam window spans 27 days from April 10 to May 6, 2026 .
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date sheet released | March 26, 2026 |
| Exams start | April 10, 2026 |
| Major multilingual papers | May 2, 2026 |
| Vocational/practical papers end | May 6, 2026 |
| Exams end | May 6, 2026 |
NIOS Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026 — Timings & subject highlights
Most theory papers are scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM . Several practical or short papers run for 2 hours (2:30 PM–4:30 PM) or 1.5 hours (2:30 PM–4:00 PM) . Exams begin with Sanskrit Vyakaran (346) and related subjects and finish with vocational/computer papers such as Web Development (660), CRM Domestic Voice (661) and Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance (663).
| Date | Time | Key subjects (examples) |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Sanskrit Vyakaran (346), Early Childhood Care & Education (376), Inventory Management (378) |
| April 11, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Urdu (306), Sanskrit Sahitya (348) |
| April 13, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Geography (316), Transportation & Warehouse Management (377) |
| April 16, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Biology (314), Accountancy (320) |
| April 17, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Hindi (301), Employability Skills & Entrepreneurship (350) |
| April 18, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Physics (312), History (315) |
| April 24–30, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Economics (318), Mathematics (311), Computer Science (330) |
| May 2, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 PM | Bengali (303), Tamil (304), Malayalam (343) and other languages |
| May 4–6, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 / 2:30–4:30 / 2:30–4:00 PM | Vocational and practical papers; Web Development (660), CRM (661), Computer Hardware (663) |
Check the official PDF for the complete subject-wise schedule and subject codes. Candidates must verify the subject codes listed alongside subject names on the date sheet.
What’s not in the date sheet
The released schedule does not state an admit card release date, exam centre reporting time or detailed duration per individual subject. Follow official NIOS instructions on admit cards and any further updates at nios.ac.in.
FAQs
When was the NIOS Class 12 date sheet 2026 released?
The date sheet was released on March 26, 2026 .
When will NIOS Class 12 exams 2026 be held?
Exams will be held from April 10, 2026 to May 6, 2026 .
Where can I download the NIOS Class 12 date sheet 2026?
Download it from nios.ac.in ; the official PDF contains the full subject-wise timetable.
What are the typical exam timings?
Most papers run 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM . Some practical/short papers are 2:30–4:30 PM or 2:30–4:00 PM .
Which papers start and end the schedule?
The exams begin with Sanskrit Vyakaran (346) and related subjects and conclude with Web Development (660) , CRM Domestic Voice (661) and Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance (663) .
Are admit card and centre details available in the date sheet?
No. Admit card release date and centre/reporting time details are not mentioned. Check nios.ac.in for updates.
How long is the overall exam period?
The exam window spans 27 days from April 10 to May 6, 2026.
Who should I contact for clarifications?
Use official NIOS contact channels listed on nios.ac.in for queries and clarifications.