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    NIOS 10th Exam 2025 - Exam Dates, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

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    Manasvini GuptaUpdated on Mar 26, 2026 12:40 PM

    About NIOS 10th 2026

    The National Institute of Open Schooling is responsible for conducting Secondary, Senior Secondary, public, and on-demand exams, along with DElEd exams. NIOS exam registration is held in an online mode. To get admission to NIOS, students are required to fulfil certain eligibility criteria. The admit card for both the April and October sessions is released one or two weeks before the commencement of exams. The NIOS conducts secondary examinations twice a year, in March/April and in October/November.   

    Detailed Information on NIOS 10th Exams 2026 April Session:

    • The NIOS date sheet for the April session has been published on March 25, 2026.
    • The practical hall ticket was released on March 9, 2026, while the NIOS 10th theory admit card will be released in April 2026.
    • The NIOS Class 10 April exam will be held from April 10 to May 6, 2026.
    • The NIOS result 2026 for the April 2026 session exams will be announced in June 2026.

    Detailed Information on NIOS 10th Exams, October 2026 Session:

    • The National Institute of Open Schooling will release the NIOS 10th October session theory date sheet in September 2026.  Students can download the NIOS class 10 exam date 2026 through the official website at nios.ac.in.
    • The NIOS will conduct the practical exams in September 2026. The NIOS 10th practical exam admit card 2026 for the October session will be released in September 2026.
    • The NIOS will conduct the Class 10 October session theory exams in October - November 2026.
    • The NIOS theory exam hall ticket will be released in October 2026. Students will be able to access it online through the website by entering their enrollment number.
    • The NIOS 10th result for the October 2026 session will be released in December 2026, tentatively.
    • Students should solve NIOS previous question papers to practice with the types of questions asked in the NIOS 10th exam.

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    NIOS 10th Exam 2025 - Exam Dates, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

    NIOS 10th 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    National Institute of Open Schooling 10th examination
    Short Exam Name
    NIOS 10th
    Conducting Body
    National Institute of Open Schooling
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Twice a year
    Exam Level
    Matriculate
    Exam Duration
    3 Hours

    NIOS 10th Important Dates

    NIOS 10th National Institute of Open Schooling 10th examination (session 2026)

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the NIOS conduct the April session class 10 theory exams?
    A:

    The NIOS will conduct the April 2026 session NIOS Class 10 theory exams from April 10 to May 6, 2026.

    Q: What is the admission fees for NIOS 10th?
    A:

    The admission fee for NIOS 10th is Rs. 1800 for general male students, Rs. 1450 for general female students and Rs. 1200 for SC/ST/Ex-serviceman/PwD students. Rs. 720 per subject is to be paid for each additional subject. 

    Q: Can I appear for NIOS 10th exams after 2 years of getting admission?
    A:

    Yes, students can appear for NIOS class 10 exams during the admission period, which is 5 years from the date of admission.

    Q: What is the minimum age to apply for NIOS board 10th admission?
    A:

    The minimum age to apply for NIOS Class 10 admission is 14 years old.

    Q: What are the documents needed to get NIOS 10th admission?
    A:

    The following documents are required to apply for NIOS Class 10 admission:

    • Passport-size photo
    • Aadhar card
    • Birth certificate
    • Residence proof
    • 8th class mark sheet
    • Caste certificate (If applicable)
    • Disability certificate (If applicable)
    Q: Can I apply directly for NIOS 10th admission?
    A:

    Yes, Students can apply for NIOS Class 10 admission directly in online mode.

    Q: Where can I appear for NIOS 10th exams?
    A:

    The candidate will have to appear for exams at the NIOS exam centre assigned to them based on their preferences.

    Q: Can I transfer my marks from CBSE to NIOS?
    A:

    If the candidate has passed at least one subject from the CBSE board then they can apply for NIOS admission under ToC to transfer their marks from CBSE to NIOS.

    Q: How to keep track of NIOS 10th admission?
    A:

    Students can keep track of their admission through NIOS admission status window by entering reference number or email-ID.

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    The NIOS theory exams for October 2025 held from October 14, 2025 and continue till November 18, 2025.
    Practical exams held earlier, between 12 September and 27 September 2025.
    The detailed theory exam date sheet has released by NIOS in early October 2025.
    Students should regularly check the official

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